{"product_id":"nematodes-nemaforce-hb-heterorhabditis-bacteriophora","title":"NEMAforce HB Beneficial Nematodes – Heterorhabditis bacteriophora","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBeneficial Nematodes for Soil-Dwelling Grubs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEMAforce HB contains \u003cem\u003eHeterorhabditis bacteriophora\u003c\/em\u003e, beneficial nematodes that actively seek susceptible pests below the soil surface. Use them for biological control of grubs in lawns, gardens, nurseries, and greenhouse growing media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter entering a suitable host, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria that kill the insect, then reproduce inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Rates for Grubs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriental and Japanese beetle grubs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–50 million nematodes per 1,000 sq. ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean chafer grubs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–100 million nematodes per 1,000 sq. ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication water:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5–3 gallons per 1,000 sq. ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep soil at 59–86°F during application and for at least two weeks afterward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApply to moist soil out of direct sunlight. Maintain soil moisture for at least two weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix with cool, clean water and maintain agitation throughout application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater in immediately after application with approximately 1\/8 inch of irrigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse the entire tray immediately after opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse promptly upon arrival or refrigerate at approximately 40°F with airflow around trays. Do not freeze or use past expiration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the instructions supplied with your selected package for equipment requirements and other pest-specific directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J2nhwHIcvq0\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Growers House Auto","offers":[{"title":"tray - 50 mil juveniles - gel","offer_id":47213347963057,"sku":"H50","price":69.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"tray - 250 mil juveniles - gel","offer_id":47213347995825,"sku":"H250","price":138.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"tray - 500 mil juveniles - gel","offer_id":47213348028593,"sku":"H500","price":262.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"sponge - 1 mil juveniles","offer_id":47213348061361,"sku":"HB-1M-SP","price":15.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"sponge - 6 mil juveniles","offer_id":47213348094129,"sku":"HB-6M-SP","price":63.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"sponge - 24 mil juveniles","offer_id":47213348126897,"sku":"HB-24M-SP","price":221.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9487\/2241\/files\/NEMAforceHB-H250.jpg?v=1776371968","url":"https:\/\/monstergardens.com\/products\/nematodes-nemaforce-hb-heterorhabditis-bacteriophora","provider":"Monster Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}