{"product_id":"nematodes-for-leatherjackets","title":"Nematodes for Leatherjackets","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you suddenly noticed bare or discolored patches in your lawn? You might be dealing with leatherjackets! These larvae of the crane fly nibble on the roots of your grass, causing your lawn to weaken and die off. Do you notice patches of grass coming loose or birds rooting around in your lawn en masse? Then it is time to take action. Fortunately, I have a natural solution for you: nematodes! These microscopic helpers get straight to work to combat the leatherjackets, without causing any damage to your garden or the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you know if you have leatherjackets?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep a close eye on the signals in your lawn. Besides bare or yellowish-brown patches in the grass, you will often notice birds rooting around in the turf in search of a tasty meal. If you carefully inspect the soil, you might come across the leatherjackets: these are legless, straight, and dark-brown larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet my underground helpers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is why I want to introduce you to my tiny helpers: nematodes! These microscopic wonders are actually mini-roundworms. I know it doesn't sound very glamorous, but trust me on this one, they do an amazing job. They are so incredibly small that you cannot even see them, but what they do is pure magic. They actively hunt for the annoying leatherjackets and penetrate them. Once inside, they release bacteria, causing the leatherjackets to die naturally. This provides sustainable and eco-friendly pest control without harming the surrounding ecosystem. No toxic chemicals, no mess – just nature doing its job!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy I swear by this natural solution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% natural:\u003c\/b\u003e A biological approach in harmony with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSafe for everyone:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfectly safe for your plants, your pets, and yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelf-regulating:\u003c\/b\u003e The nematodes stop working on their own once the job is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat you need to know\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy little helpers are very flexible and can be used under a variety of conditions, although they prefer a comfortable working temperature between 8 and 28°C. Ideally, you should put them to work right away – that's when they are at their strongest and most effective! Do you need to wait a little while? No problem at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA quick note on storage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince my little helpers are living creatures, they need a bit of extra care. Keep them in the refrigerator at a temperature between 3 and 5°C. Just make sure not to put them in the vegetable drawer (as that's where I keep my chocolate!). Kept under these cool conditions, they will remain viable for up to 7 days, allowing you to use them whenever it suits you best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReady to protect your plants?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePop these natural bodyguards into your shopping cart, and they will get to work for you! Do you have any questions? Feel free to send me an email, as I am always happy to think along with you. Nature always has a solution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie","offers":[{"title":"Up to 20m²","offer_id":51671028171093,"sku":"AG-10-0005-SC10","price":15.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Up to 50m²","offer_id":51671028203861,"sku":"AG-10-0005-SC25","price":20.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Up to 100m²","offer_id":51671028236629,"sku":"AG-10-0005-SC50","price":27.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Up to 500m²","offer_id":51671028269397,"sku":"AG-10-0005-SC250","price":78.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/7727\/7525\/files\/Annie_green_SC_large_5ab4ce4d-10ca-480a-a550-2fb2f93c3536.jpg?v=1776867270","url":"https:\/\/annie.green\/products\/nematodes-for-leatherjackets","provider":"Annie Green","version":"1.0","type":"link"}