The way I can get rid is by pouring boiling water on them. I think the birds must eat them as some I have killed disappear from the flagstones.

Insects will not survive underneath artificial grass. Nothing eats plastic grass and nothing can burrow through the hard surface it is laid on. PLEASE NOTE: Turf, Wildflower Turf, Sedum Mats and bulk Bag products are delivered on a pallet and can only be delivered to the kerbside. Lightly scarify the surface and reseed with fresh grass seed. You’ll get a much better result in the long term. In spring, when the ground temperatures rise, they will reappear and start consuming the grass roots and some top growth. He previously worked as a project manager and has experience in managing teams of tradespeople and landscape gardeners on both small and medium sized projects.

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You should closely monitor soil temperatures and the presence of the adult Crane Flies (Daddy Long Legs) to time these applications. This product is a biological control which is fully compatible with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme.

I use a professional horticultural garlic spray feed so can’t advise on making your own I’m afraid. Other steps that I’ve found can help are; reduce your watering regimen during the autumn, mow the lawn frequently, dethatch and collect grass cuttings. minutes if treating a lawn. Applications to lawns require more water to wash the nematodes through the grass thatch. To calculate your area measure the width and length of the area to be treated and multiply them by each other e.g. 5m x 20m = 100 sq.m The lawn may be used after application and the fertiliser, weed/moss killer applied as normal. The nematodes will not be affected.

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Suspendisse varius, lacus id ullamcorper volutpat, metus leo pulvinar dui, sit amet condimentum urna erat vel ipsum. Maecenas tristique lacus sed nisi varius vehicula et in nisl. How can I now get rid of the LJ’s so I know they are not there when I lay the new turf? Every time I fork the ground I see at least a handful of the damn things. Irrigate immediately after application using 2-5 mm water to help wash the nematodes into the soil. Thanks for your question. This seems to be a common problem, especially with owners of new build houses. Don’t just look at preventing the lawn from dying, plan for the long term. Build a garden! If you have a blank canvas, start planning for the future. If there are no plants or trees in a garden at all, fix that. Winter is a great time to improve the soil, identify and improve and drainage problems, improve the soil and plant all sorts of plants ready for next year. A variety of plants will attract insects and then birds and reduce infestations in the future. Once you have a garden, only then should you look at fixing the lawn (ideally, re-seeding it). Should I seed or turf my new lawn?. With the feeder in an upright position, apply evenly to half of the area using a side-to-side motion. Application will take approximately 8 minutes under typical water pressure conditions.

Loosen and prepare the top layer of soil. Prepare it to a fine tilthe and remove any debris for best chance of success. I am compelled to write to you and your staff for the exemplary service provided by your company, in an age where the word and term ‘service’ has lost its meaning.” Yes, Re-seed the lawn after the population has been reduced. This will prevent the new grass from being eaten again. To calculate your area measure the width and length of the area to be treated and multiply them by each other e.g. 5m x 10m = 50 sq.mIt is very important to irrigate immediately after application, water the grass well so the nematodes are washed below the thatch layer into the soil to reach the roots where the larvae will be feeding. The nematodes come complete with instructions and can be applied using a watering can with a rose with large holes or nematode applicator. You just apply to moist soil when the soil temperature is above 10ºC (50ºF) and ensure the soil does not dry out for at least two weeks after applying the nematodes. Nematodes are capable of surviving the odd frost, so don't worry if the temperature falls after you have applied them. Being vigilant and active over the winter months can prevent your lawn being destroyed in the spring. We follow a detailed, rigorous process to create content that is helpful, factually correct and meets the highest standard of integrity.