Beneficial nematodes (Steinernema feltiae) are microscopic, worm-like parasites that live in moist dark environments and actively hunt, penetrate and destroy over 230 different pest insects including fleas, fungus gnats, black vine weevils and white grubs. Naturally occurring, they are not harmful to people, pets, plants or earthworms.
Beneficial nematodes search out susceptible pests, primarily insect larvae, and enter the host through the mouth, anus or breathing holes. As they grow, they feed on the insect tissue with death of the host usually occurring in 24 to 48 hours. Once their development has reached the third juvenile stage, they exit the remains of the pest and begin searching for more insects. |
