Get Rid Of Garden Grubs With Beneficial Nematodes!

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  • @PungentMango
    @PungentMango 2 роки тому +174

    Nematodes have done wonders for the fungus gnats and shoreflies in my garden. I actually ended up getting a gnat infestation on my indoor plants and watering with nematodes got rid of them within a couple of days. No gnats since! Well worth the $$$

    • @ActualLiteralKyle
      @ActualLiteralKyle 2 роки тому +15

      Oh man I was just going to ask if this is a good application for indoors! The fungus and gnats and crap is never ending!

    • @libfloyd4432
      @libfloyd4432 Рік тому +1

      That's what I need!

    • @rocky1raquel
      @rocky1raquel Рік тому +2

      Thanks for sharing this gem!

    • @dkadwoa4114
      @dkadwoa4114 Рік тому +2

      Water with nematodes....? Plz explain

    • @Jefestephens
      @Jefestephens Рік тому +5

      @@dkadwoa4114 did ya watch the video at all?

  • @carriemccarthy4175
    @carriemccarthy4175 2 роки тому +77

    Thank you for the reminder. My step-father used Nematodes to control fleas in our yard when we had a desert tortoise and couldn't use traditional sprays. They worked wonders back then and I don't know why I never thought to use them in my own garden.

  • @rmcnally3645
    @rmcnally3645 2 роки тому +19

    FIRST LIKE!!! And SO necessary for today-- I went to harvest my sweet potatoes and found my entire bed filled with grubs. I hope the birds enjoyed their feast today, but I'm going back in tomorrow to turn the entire thing over and hand pick them out until I can put your suggestions in play!

  • @ritalr15
    @ritalr15 2 роки тому +55

    I love that you are spreading the word on the Beneficial Nematodes.

  • @brittr
    @brittr 2 роки тому +30

    Beneficial nematodes are the greatest discovery I have ever made. Garden grubs (or curl grubs as I know them) almost made me quit gardening altogether. The thought of them being in there and me not really knowing was too terrifying. But now I legit relish when I find grub carcasses from nematodes.
    Also neem oil can really help too. I tend to do neem oil during the colder months and then bring in my nematodes for Spring/Summer to keep on top of them.

    • @ellaakiyama5670
      @ellaakiyama5670 2 роки тому +3

      How do you use the neem oil?

    • @twobluestripes
      @twobluestripes 2 роки тому +3

      Do you apply neem oil to the soil surface as well as the plant?

  • @southerngardengigi
    @southerngardengigi 2 роки тому +62

    I’ve been researching nematodes. From what I’ve seen, you want wet soil during application and after. The nematodes only are viable for two weeks once you get them so timing is pretty crucial, especially if you have a larger area to spray. I’ve also seen recommendations to apply them at dusk. One user said the nematodes will feed and spread out until they no longer have a food source or the ground gets too dried out.
    I’m planning to apply nematodes this fall here in middle Georgia and also in the early spring to interrupt the life cycles and catch more things hopefully. We have a huge gnat and ant (Argentine ants, not fire ants) problem here where I live in addition to the usual garden suspects so I’m hoping this helps manage that.

    • @jacquesinthegarden
      @jacquesinthegarden  2 роки тому +27

      This is all spot on! Dusk is best and keeping the soil moist is critical. I will be reapply in the Fall again to ensure that they are well populated when the fall rains, hopefully, come!

    • @twobluestripes
      @twobluestripes 2 роки тому +8

      This is really helpful to know. Here in CA we have a bone dry climate most of the year, and we also have tons of small ants and tons of termites. These could be amazing but I will definitely have to consider how/where/when we would be using them and if we could keep the soil fairly moist for their lifespan.

    • @twobluestripes
      @twobluestripes 2 роки тому +2

      This is really helpful to know. Here in CA we have a bone dry climate most of the year, and we also have tons of small ants and tons of termites. These could be amazing but I will definitely have to consider how/where/when we would be using them and if we could keep the soil fairly moist for their lifespan.

  • @Charlysfarm420
    @Charlysfarm420 2 роки тому +34

    Beneficial Nematodes are worth their weight in gold!! I've used them so long I can't remember if it's since the mid-late 70's or early 80's lol... thanks for all the tips. You always have Great Takeaways! ✌️💚

    • @likemoto1872
      @likemoto1872 2 роки тому +12

      What company have you been buying your nematodes from for all of these years?

  • @karenibbitson576
    @karenibbitson576 Рік тому +9

    Thank you, Jaques! Question: did your experiment work? When you sprayed directly into the container of grubs, did they die?!

  • @PlantGuild
    @PlantGuild 2 роки тому +17

    Thank you for this video! While I don’t have a grub problem; it inspires me to seek out natural remedies for pests and problems that can happen in the garden. As always, I appreciate the realness, “So I realize I mixed these bags up by accident.” Thanks! Keep up the great work.

  • @urielrodriguez8298
    @urielrodriguez8298 2 роки тому +14

    Jacques, make sure you give an update on the experiment.

    • @jacquesinthegarden
      @jacquesinthegarden  2 роки тому +8

      I am checking but it will be hard to prove I realize as the nematodes are slowly eating the grubs until their is no evidence of grubs left😬

    • @rocky1raquel
      @rocky1raquel Рік тому +1

      @@jacquesinthegarden !! HOW HOW did it turn out?
      🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @LandonHale2
      @LandonHale2 3 місяці тому

      I need an update on this!

  • @twobluestripes
    @twobluestripes 2 роки тому +6

    So many people in the comments say they love the nematodes and have been using for years, and I’ve been watching gardening UA-cam for several years and never heard of them! I only had ever heard about the harmful type of nematode. They seem awesome. Might need to try in our So Cal yards this fall; we got termites and ants around for sure. Thanks for the excellent demo

    • @rocky1raquel
      @rocky1raquel Рік тому

      I think that’s because “permaculture” and beneficial, “organic” and (w)holistic view in nature is harmony and doesnt put $ in big Agra/big pharma’s pocket. (Same-same, btw) 👀
      It’s new, and also ancient.
      Permaculture is widely based on indigenous agricultural practices (they weren’t All nomadic ;)

  • @ritalr15
    @ritalr15 2 роки тому +24

    The UV kills the nematodes. Only use after Sundown or on an overcast day.
    I have used them for years

  • @dawnmitchell11
    @dawnmitchell11 Рік тому +6

    Good point about aiming the nematodes at the base of plants! I just released some today in April! It's recommended to do a couple of applications 1-2 weeks apart and make sure to remove any filter or screen in the hose end spray if you're using one. Also apply early am, dusk, or on an overcast day. UV light kills them.

    • @rocky1raquel
      @rocky1raquel Рік тому +3

      Thanks for these tips on nematode application! 👍🏼

  • @julesgoh
    @julesgoh 2 роки тому +17

    I love how you tell us that there are two ways to pronounce nematodes :) and the assurance that it doesn’t hurt us or our animals :) so detailed and thoughtful :)

    • @wetpeter5647
      @wetpeter5647 2 роки тому +1

      So using nematodes to kill baby bugs is ok huh

    • @drakep271
      @drakep271 Рік тому +2

      ​@@wetpeter5647 yes

    • @mauz791
      @mauz791 Рік тому +1

      @@wetpeter5647 yep

  • @juliebarsky6761
    @juliebarsky6761 Рік тому +2

    I have been binge watching your videos. I am so happy I found you! I have learned so much that has helped me with success in my garden. FINALLY!
    love your Kevin colabs And, I love you have me and my husband enjoying our garden working together. Thank you for your hard work and honest content.

  • @maryzwierecki5646
    @maryzwierecki5646 2 роки тому +7

    This was so helpful. I’ve been thinking about doing this to get ahead on Japanese beetles. I didn’t really understand it all, but the video helped.

  • @Farmerbettyboop2
    @Farmerbettyboop2 2 роки тому +3

    This is the best demonstration of nematode application I’ve seen. I usually order them from Arbico Organics twice a year when I change over the crops. But I have gone through several sprayers trying to get them to work. They always clog my sprayers. So I just resorted to mixing in my two gallon watering can to do each bed I see now how to dilute the solutions. Thanks for the vid

  • @robyndudley9684
    @robyndudley9684 2 роки тому +7

    I applied in the cool fall weather in November. Most of the beetles in my garden were gone and I was at the height of grubs in my soil. Nematodes need a host in order to survive to move on to the next grub. More grubs in the soil, the longer most of the nematodes last in the soil reducing the population. Milky spores also benefitted my garden over the last few years.

    • @cursedcookies
      @cursedcookies 2 роки тому +5

      I've seen another commenter here mention milky spores. If you don't mind me asking, What are they? And how do they help the garden?

  • @beingsneaky
    @beingsneaky 8 місяців тому +2

    My friend and i were told not to use a pump up pressure sprayer. Was told it would kill the nenatoads..

  • @wjm1319
    @wjm1319 2 роки тому +14

    Nematodes cleared my yard of fleas & ticks, also. I don't think I'll ever have a dog again without spraying down my yard every few years. Having the grubs gone is an added benefit, though around here, milky spore for Japanese beetles is more the thing.

  • @FarmerJayne
    @FarmerJayne 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you Jacques! I just got all my supplies super fast from your links! I’ll be doing this this weekend. Wish my nematodes luck!

  • @RamanSharma89
    @RamanSharma89 Рік тому +6

    So did it kill those grubs in that sample container? Great video by the way.

    • @ThePoehladian
      @ThePoehladian 6 місяців тому

      That's what I was wondering.

  • @skirtedfancy
    @skirtedfancy Рік тому +4

    Thank you so much for this video! What was the outcome of the expiration with the grubs in the bowl?

  • @cursedcookies
    @cursedcookies 2 роки тому +11

    I've heard of beneficial nematodes but forgot about them, thank you for the reminder! I didn't know they also kill fingus gnat larva. I've been occasionally using dissolved mosquito dunks in my pots to combat indoor fungus gnats on vegetable plants I take inside before winter. The dunks don't seem to help much and each year the gnats have overrun things and contributed to me giving up on growing veggies indoors. I use the sticky yellow paper stakes to catch adults but that doesn't nip them at the source. Hopefully some nematodes will be a better solution!

    • @ThePoehladian
      @ThePoehladian 6 місяців тому

      Sprinkle cinnamon all over the potted plants soil.

  • @jonathanravenhilllloyd2070
    @jonathanravenhilllloyd2070 2 роки тому +5

    My olds have been using nematodes for as long as I can remember in the endless battle against slugs in the UK

  • @momolife1982
    @momolife1982 2 роки тому +7

    Hey Jacques, how often do u need to apply the nematodes?... Every year? Or is it a one and done thing?... Also the nematodes will keep reproducing right?

  • @Arcticdi
    @Arcticdi 2 роки тому +1

    Ordered the triple combo as soon as I watched this....thanks for the lesson and recommendation

  • @HurricaneHeather
    @HurricaneHeather 2 роки тому +4

    I am so happy to find your vid today! I'm looking for a natural way to deal with ants. This works for me!

  • @lifeofintention4711
    @lifeofintention4711 9 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the informative video... how did your control of the grubs in the soil you sprayed go, did they die?

  • @anneciamartin9514
    @anneciamartin9514 2 роки тому +1

    I've used their product before and it did keep the grub population down. I need to get some more.

  • @RobinL4715
    @RobinL4715 2 роки тому +2

    I am going to try this since my grub issue is quite annoying!

  • @mollyb898
    @mollyb898 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for posting this! I just rewatched as I'm currently prepping my garden for spring here on the border of 9b/10a. So much good information. Have you or Kevin ever released other beneficial insects? I'm considering purchasing lacewing eggs on cards when it warms up and would love to watch a video similar to this one :D

  • @mindypereda9660
    @mindypereda9660 2 роки тому +1

    I so needed to hear this video! Perfect timing 🙂

  • @dl923
    @dl923 2 роки тому +4

    I am in zone 10a and am so glad I found you and Kevin ;), cause i am a hack gardener. I have 3 self-watering raised beds (from Costco). They are new this year and full of good soil and GRUBS. I also have watering troughs with vegetables that also have GRUBS. My husband wants to empty out all of them and get rid of the GRUBS that way and then use nematodes. What is the best wat to eliminate the GRUBS? Also, when you did this video you sprayed nematodes into a container with GRUB in it, how long before the GRUBS died?

  • @GardeningwithDave
    @GardeningwithDave Рік тому

    Great video! This will be my second year using nematodes in the garden. Love your videos Jacques!

  • @DesertRose808
    @DesertRose808 Рік тому +1

    About a month before it warms up I dump out my soil from my pots through a sifter. Put all the grubs in my bird feeder and put the soil back in the pots along with chicken manure and earth worm castings etc.

  • @akapatience5571
    @akapatience5571 Рік тому

    I just had a dozen or so in a bucket yesterday that I found when I moved my compost pile...my little neighbor boys were mesmerized watching them wiggle around! I'm hoping the birds will find them and have a nice juicy meal.

  • @samanthawoodman2428
    @samanthawoodman2428 2 роки тому +7

    Can't wait to try this again! Tried it once and it didn't work but I think my pots may have been too dry! Thanks for all the tips I have grubs and ants galore.

  • @enigmaticreverieproduction5169
    @enigmaticreverieproduction5169 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for making a video on this topic!

  • @joshsharpe4803
    @joshsharpe4803 Рік тому +1

    I recommend if using them to use all of them once opened. I purchased them and used half and was going to use the other half a month later and had them in my fridge until I was ready to use the rest well because I put the opened container in my fridge they literally infested my fridge and freezer and got in all the small cracks. I had to get a new fridge bc they kept coming back and even got into the ice.

  • @Executed38
    @Executed38 2 роки тому +2

    Great vid! Thanks for the lesson. Ended up here from a short vid. Liked and sub’d

  • @jessicas4295
    @jessicas4295 8 місяців тому +1

    Do you still use these? And how did they work?

  • @johac7637
    @johac7637 Рік тому +2

    I caught 12 of the Figeater grubs, put them in a bucket with soil, put 5 million HB NemaSeek in the basket with water, only 3 were killed, after 2 weeks, so I'm wondering what, why, as I've tried it on 2 seasonal applications of the 3 varieties, 2 years in a row, they are out of control.
    My only control is hanging a watermelon rind over a bucket hung in a tree, with water in bucket, at the best day from 5 traps I collected almost a 5 gallon bucket of bettles, I'm asking for your tips.

  • @nickwindholz7912
    @nickwindholz7912 2 роки тому +4

    This is a must in Florida, especially if growing in the ground! But grubs and ROOT KNOT Nematodes will eventually make it into your raised beds also.

    • @rjhall5712
      @rjhall5712 Рік тому +1

      Does this effect earth worms ???

    • @candacetaylor9895
      @candacetaylor9895 Рік тому

      I just discovered root knot nematodes in my raised beds 😢 does this kill them? Should I apply this before replanting for fall? (I’m a newb)

  • @RebeccaWhite30
    @RebeccaWhite30 2 роки тому +1

    Used for the fist time this year and saved some of my squash!

  • @MajICReiki
    @MajICReiki Рік тому

    This is great to learn! my Father lost a pomegranate bush last fall and I am worried the fig trees and rest of the pomegranates may be in peril!

  • @blackg0076
    @blackg0076 2 роки тому +1

    8:00 nice Grevilia in the top right of the screen

  • @D4ni3773
    @D4ni3773 2 роки тому +1

    Very educational!
    Thank you!

  • @azpeach5680
    @azpeach5680 2 роки тому +1

    Yay! I have always wondered what those ugly little critters were!

  • @padmaale
    @padmaale 9 місяців тому

    Is it ok to use in already planted vegetables garden.

  • @DustBunny.101
    @DustBunny.101 Рік тому +1

    I tried this nematode method and bought from arbico and I still have huge larve grubs eating the roots of my plants.i kept my beds wet for a week, applied them at night and the days after application were cloudy. Any other ideas? Do I have to keep applying until they're gone? It seems like it would get expensive quickly 😅

  • @FioreCiliegia
    @FioreCiliegia 2 роки тому +1

    I don’t have to worry about grubs back in the states. We just have a nest of bluebirds every year and they do all the work

  • @ebybeehoney
    @ebybeehoney 2 роки тому +15

    I put beneficial nematodes around my yard once a year at least. Mostly to expand my control on Japanese beetle grubs. AND I use this company. Since Japanese beetles can fly in and lay eggs, I do add it every year.
    I have seen number reduction of Japanese beetle specifically from year to year. And I've seen when I don't do it after a few summers - the beetle numbers increase.

  • @icebowsr5312
    @icebowsr5312 Рік тому +1

    Wait? What happened to the grub experiment?

  • @MarianneMonagle
    @MarianneMonagle Місяць тому

    So when your spraying them on the plants and the flow gets on the leaves, do the nematodes die when they dry on them? Does it help to spray more water again to wash them into the ground?

  • @Arlenegg95
    @Arlenegg95 7 місяців тому

    Can you add the liquid just directly in the soil?

  • @BrendaBodwin
    @BrendaBodwin 3 місяці тому

    Interesting. I just use lye soap water. Old school, make my own lye, hot process, etc. Gets rid of weavels too. It would cost to much to use this product for any of our gardens. Our smallest garden is 20acres. But, if the soap water isbt enough, we arial spray with peroxide. That works too.

  • @kike510mig
    @kike510mig 9 місяців тому

    Just bought some today! Any suggestions for flies?

  • @honey-t6h
    @honey-t6h 2 роки тому +1

    Sir, what about trichoderma?
    Can it prevent soil born disease?

  • @nikia1224
    @nikia1224 Рік тому

    Can it be use as a lawn treatment as well?

  • @doraramirez595
    @doraramirez595 Рік тому

    Hi . Help please. I have the same sprayer. I usually use it to spray been oil. The been bottle says to dilute 1 gallon into 6 tsp, but this dilution is for the pump sprayer, I believe.
    Since I use the sprayer with the hose, I just pour the concentrated sprayer but I have a hard time where to set dial for the correct mix amount.

  • @crpermaculture
    @crpermaculture 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this great resource!

  • @JstcountryGirl
    @JstcountryGirl 5 місяців тому

    I heard not to use hose water because the chlorine kills them. Have you found that to be true or has your application been successful? I’m ordering them now!!

  • @jenduke9740
    @jenduke9740 2 місяці тому

    If I sift my soil and dig out all the grubs, can I keep the dirt. Or just start fresh dirt? Maybe they lay eggs? They got my tomato and poblano! They are in large pots

  • @nefariousyawn
    @nefariousyawn 2 роки тому +2

    Does one need to be concerned about chlorine/chloramine in tap water?

    • @jacquesinthegarden
      @jacquesinthegarden  2 роки тому +2

      Hmmm, not entirely sure about that one but I do a small pre filter on

    • @twobluestripes
      @twobluestripes 2 роки тому +1

      I feel like there’s a good list of questions for Arbico in the comments here. Perhaps they’d be willing yo help you with answers for part 2, jacques!

  • @gardeningwithtash2485
    @gardeningwithtash2485 2 роки тому

    i had some of those grubs eating in my potato container. now i know what they are thanks.

  • @heidibartle2241
    @heidibartle2241 2 роки тому

    Wow. Learned something great today! THANKS. ❤

  • @hugenkiz3099
    @hugenkiz3099 Рік тому +1

    Love your channel! Thanks for this video! I've been hand picking them and it's taking too much time

  • @camiscottage
    @camiscottage 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve ordered my nematodes ! Thank you for this video. We have a huge grub problem and all of my
    Plants have stalled in growth. I am planning to turn my beds, treat them and cover crop until spring.
    Will worms survive the todes? 🤔

  • @Gardeningchristine
    @Gardeningchristine 2 роки тому +5

    Please do a follow up and let us know how it goes! Is Kevin the other 1/2 cause I thought he was having the same problem.

  • @kathleenthomas3275
    @kathleenthomas3275 2 роки тому +1

    Do you know if these help harmful nematodes? Zone 10b

  • @jonahhernandez3100
    @jonahhernandez3100 Рік тому +1

    I just got my Nematodes!!! Thank you so much for this tutorial cause the grubs are hitting me hard! I built that screen sifter thing for the containers, some had 2 grubs others had 15! Ahhhhhh! I soaked my beds last night and I'm going to spray the Nems tonight. Question - I have freshly planted potatoes, should I pull them out then spray or is it okay to leave them? It's about 15 potatoes in a raised bed so wouldn't be too much additional work. Also, I have a huge pile of compost, should I spray the pile? I could see beetles laying eggs in there maybe. Thanks again for all the info!!!! Ayyyyyy!

  • @Chopperdoll
    @Chopperdoll 2 роки тому

    I’ve never heard about this. Great video

  • @NicoleMason-kp4ms
    @NicoleMason-kp4ms 7 місяців тому

    @Jaques, can you share what you did with the remaining 1/2 of the nematodes? I spoke with Arbico, and they said to use all of the nematodes in one sitting. Did you end up spraying the rest that day?

  • @hairywitch4063
    @hairywitch4063 9 місяців тому

    Thank you.

  • @rjhall5712
    @rjhall5712 Рік тому

    What is this products effect on earth worms ... need those to hang around (zone 9a Florida)

  • @fix5s694
    @fix5s694 Рік тому

    is it safe to use if i have honey bees

  • @rivahkamp
    @rivahkamp Рік тому

    I could not locate the link for the nematodes, would you please reshare it. Thanks

  • @oldbear6813
    @oldbear6813 2 роки тому +4

    We have moles that dig up the entire yard and garden looking for grubs...can't decide if they're a pro or con 😂🤷‍♀️

  • @meso013
    @meso013 9 місяців тому

    Do beneficial nematodes work on slugs and snails?

  • @christijones7814
    @christijones7814 3 місяці тому

    My sprayer doesn’t seem to empty. How do you know when all the nematodes are gone when it’s constantly being filled with water?

  • @Ms.Byrd68
    @Ms.Byrd68 Рік тому

    How long does one application last?

  • @battlerealestateinvestment2029

    Did you use filtered water? I was told that chlorine kills them.

  • @judymckerrow6720
    @judymckerrow6720 2 роки тому

    Thank you Jacques 🌺💚🙃

  • @zmenow3162
    @zmenow3162 2 роки тому

    We have a lot of those grubs. Very nice vid . Thank You

  • @malvirothe5742
    @malvirothe5742 Рік тому +1

    "Now we have our nematode soup"
    *procedes to chug it*

  • @jasminbiggs1144
    @jasminbiggs1144 Рік тому

    Do nematodes kill mosquitos? 🙏

  • @joannarhoden-plaza9722
    @joannarhoden-plaza9722 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video!!

  • @danavh6319
    @danavh6319 Рік тому

    Is it safe to use the fruit tree in the container?

  • @sandyj1561
    @sandyj1561 2 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @johnjude2685
    @johnjude2685 2 роки тому

    Do they eat holes into potatoes?
    Or leave long cuts in potatoes

  • @bellarose-au
    @bellarose-au Рік тому

    Did you buy the nematodes from a garden shop or plant nursery? Or somewhere else? I'm having trouble finding them in Australia - we have the same grubs and they're killing my roses 🤬🤬🤬 and all my herbs - they seem to be partial to the roots of onion family plants. Also, do you need to treat (pots and planters, not garden beds) regularly or just a one-off treatment?
    (I don't know why, but I can't comment on the long video about this).

  • @onemoredoll5791
    @onemoredoll5791 Рік тому

    My one raised Birdies bed is absolutely full of them...possibly 1000 in there. I need help. Chickens can only eat so many.

  • @a.l.a.7847
    @a.l.a.7847 2 роки тому

    2 shots of nematodes 😅
    I learned so much from this video -- thanks!

  • @mylamberfeeties875
    @mylamberfeeties875 2 роки тому

    Awesome share

  • @Turismohh
    @Turismohh 7 місяців тому

    i added nematodes in my garden soil but i still see live garden grubs when i did in the soil idk if i got dead nemotodes but is there another way to kill these things ? 😭

  • @ginninadances
    @ginninadances 2 роки тому

    I need to apply my nematodes

  • @kanika9995
    @kanika9995 Рік тому

    Will they kill Australian & NZ flatworms

  • @tiffany7023
    @tiffany7023 Рік тому

    I found a crapload of those monsters in my finished/non-active compost bin. I really hate the thought of more June bugs, but are they worth finding and killing?

  • @BluewolfHealy
    @BluewolfHealy 2 роки тому

    Vine weevil grubs! Nematodes will soon sort them out. Happy gardening 🙂