The
current prolonged dry weather has already ended in some parts of the UK with
reports that the rain has encouraged garden pests to come out on the hunt for
tasty plants to sate their drought driven appetites.
Top
of the list of predators enjoying the rain are – of course – slugs, but chafer
grubs and leatherjackets are moving up through the damp soil to resume their
destructive work on lawns – and the birds know it – and in the fruit and
vegetable areas, all sorts of pests are once again on the prowl.
Regardless
as to whether you have been lucky enough to have rain or not, now is the time
to plan your pest counter attack and the best way to protect vulnerable plants,
vegetables, fruit and lawns is to harness nature’s own pest control –
beneficial nematodes.
These
microscopic worm-like creatures live naturally in the soil hunting down their
prey. The BASF range of Nemasys nematode control products dramatically
increases their numbers, protecting your garden against attack.
Nemaslug
controls small slugs, Nemasys Biological Chafer Grub Killer and Nemasys
Biological Leatherjacket Killer will protect lawns and Nemasys Biological Fruit
and Vegetable Protection works against root fly maggots, caterpillars and many
more pests, including Scarlet Lily Beetle larvae.
All
Nemasys products are added to a watering can or a hose feeder. Children
and pets do not need to be excluded from treated areas and they are all
suitable for organic gardens.
BASF’s
Gavin Woods says: “Even if you are in a dry area you should begin the process
of protecting vulnerable areas of your garden now because, when it does rain,
the hungry pests will be on the march. If it is already raining, you
should move fast to counter these pests.”
An
entire season’s worth of pest control can be purchased via online stockists and
delivered straight to your door throughout the season, allowing you to spend
more time in the garden and rest assured that your pest control is taken care
of for another year.
