How do you kill grubs on a leather jacket?

How do you kill grubs on a leather jacket?

Where possible try to eliminate the grubs from the lawn before they cause any more damage. The most effective solution is to either cover the whole lawn (or just the affected area) overnight with black plastic sheeting – this encourages the grubs to come to the surface so they can be brushed off and destroyed.

Do nematodes work on leather jackets?

Nematodes work best in warm moist soil and on very small leatherjackets.

When should I apply nematodes for leather jackets?

Apply the nematodes when the young leatherjackets are active in the soil, which is typically mid-April through to mid-May (at double strength) or early September through to the end of October (regular dose).

How long does Nemasys take to work?

These will hatch quickly; therefore aim to apply two weeks after you see the adults. This is when the young leatherjackets are active in the soil and is when they are most susceptible to the nematodes.

Is Nemasys safe for dogs?

If you want a much quicker, easier and more thorough solution then I suggest you use the biological control nematode Nemasys Natural Leatherjacket Killer. Basically it’s brilliant as it works really well and poses no threat whatsoever to wildlife, pets or humans.

What do leather jacket grubs turn into?

Inside this pupae the insects transform over several weeks into the adult crane fly. This is the hard-cased form which the leatherjacket grub takes on once it is ready to change into a crane fly. As the larvae emerges from the soil it sheds its skin and flies off as an adult crane fly. This carcass is left on the lawn.

What is the treatment for nematodes?

The treatment of choice for intestinal nematodes, with the exception of Strongyloides, is albendazole or mebendazole. Single-dose or short-course regimens with these oral agents (albendazole 400mg once or mebendazole 500mg once, or 100mg BID for 3 days) cure more than 90% of Ascaris infections.

Should I cut the grass before applying nematodes?

Prior to applying the nematodes: Cut the grass short before treatment. Soil should be between 10°C and 30°C during application and for at least two weeks after. Irrigate the area to be treated prior to application in order to apply the nematodes to a moist lawn.

Can I mow after applying nematodes?

Yes, the lawn should be wet for 3 to 4 day after the application. This allows the nematodes to find the grubs and start to control this pest. How much time should pass before the grass is first cut after the nematodes have been applied? You can mow your grass the next day.

Will nematodes hurt dogs?

This is because nematodes are not harmful to dogs, cats and humans, easy to apply, and can kill both larval and pupal stages of fleas with 48 hours after their application and stop the emergence of future generation adults.

Is the nemasys leatherjacket killer Safe for dogs?

Use Nemasys Leatherjacket Killer to deal with a leatherjacket infestation, without any of the precautions associated with harmful chemicals. Nemasys Leatherjacket Killer is incredibly effective and is 100% safe for children, cats, dogs, other pets and wildlife.

When to treat leather jackets for Chafer grubs?

The treatment period for leatherjackets is up until 31 October 2020. Read more here and find the product here. For chafer grubs, we recommend using Vine Weevil & Chafer Control alongside a Chafer Beetle Garden Trap to trap adult beetles and prevent reproduction.

When to put nematodes on a leatherjacket lawn?

Apply the nematodes to moist lawns when the soil temperature is above 10ºC (50ºF). Immediately after application water the grass well so the nematodes are washed into the soil to reach the roots where the leatherjackets will be and make sure the lawn does not dry out after applying nematodes.

How do you get nematodes out of a nemasys feeder?

Fill the feeder bowl with water, then attach head of the hose end feeder, setting it to “flat” and “feed & water”. Taking care to keep the feeder in an upright position apply evenly to the whole of the area for 8 minutes using a side-to-side motion to keep the nematodes well mixed.