Nemasys® Beneficial Nematodes
Nemasys Steinernema feltiae beneficial nematodes help provide biological control of soil-dwelling stages of fungus gnats (Bradysia sp.), as well as soil and foliar stages of western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis).
Beneficial nematodes are microscopic worms that attack and kill targeted insects, without affecting any other organisms. Within the infected insect, the beneficial nematodes continually reproduce and then spread out for long-term control.
See our product tech sheet for suggested application rates under our research library.
Package sizes include trays of 50 million, 150 million and 5 x 250 million nematodes.
To find out more about beneficial nematodes, access additional information and discuss recommendations with other growers and industry experts, visit our Nematode News blog.
Always read and follow label directions.
Tips and Best Practices
This series of four videos on proper handling and application of Nemasys® beneficial nematodes is expertly presented by Jen Browning, Technical Service Representative at BASF. You’ll see Jen’s hands-on demonstration of biologicial controls in a greenhouse environment and learn valuable tips that you can integrate into your own operation.
Nemasys® Beneficial Nematodes: Receiving, Storing and Checking the Viability
What should viable and live nematodes look like? What’s the proper way to refrigerate and transfer them? Watch a hands-on demonstration that covers the fundamentals and takes the guess work out of handling nematodes.
Nemasys® Beneficial Nematodes: Soil Application
Get the best result with your soil application by following these tips for ideal time, temperature, application equipment, proper settings and other valuable application tips.
Nemasys® Beneficial Nematodes: Foliar Application for Western Flower Thrips
What are the specific application tips for controlling Western Flower Thrips? Watch this demonstration of practices you can incorporate in your greenhouse.
Nemasys® Beneficial Nematodes: Best Management Practices
Are my biologicals working? Listen to Jen Browning’s answer to that and other frequently asked questions, including best practices for tank mix compatibility and building biological controls into your integrated pest management program.
