Nemasys 16 Colony 'No Ants' Nematode is the perfect way to treat areas plagued by red and black ants in complete safety; this totally natural method of control is completely safe to use around children and pets and will move ant infestations from lawns, planters and containers in the garden. One application of Nemasys 16 Colony 'No Ants' Nematode will provide control for black and red ant nests already present in the soil and should be used between April and September when ants are active.
This pack contains a single application of nematodes to treat 16 ant nests or colonies but we do supply a larger pack of Nemasys 50 Colony 'No Ant' Nematodes for larger lawns and more extensive infestations. Only use Nemasys 16 Colony ˜No Ants" Nematode when the soil temperature is above 10°C (50°F). Supplied with full application instructions.
Please Note : This item will be despatched at the optimum time for application. This live Product is despatched to UK addresses only!
- Nemasys 16 Colony 'No Ants' Nematode 'use by' date is printed on the packet
- Store in fridge until ready to use
- Whole packet must be used in one go
- One application will provide control for black and red ant nests already present in the soil
- Use when ant activity is visible on top of the soil
- Apply between April and September when soil temperature is above 10°C (50°F)
- Cut grass prior to application to ensure that all the nematodes reach the nests/colonies
- Lawn must be moist before application
- Keep lawn and soil moist for at least 2 weeks after application
- Avoid applying in bright sunlight - evening or dull conditions are best
- Small pack will treat up to 16 ant nests
- Large pack will treat up to 50 ant nests
Nematode Pest Control Delivery
Being a live product nematodes are ordered weekly every Thursday. The nematodes are then delivered on Wednesday of the following week for delivery by the end of the week.
For example an order placed on a Monday would be ordered on Thursday, received the following Wednesday for delivery by the end of that week.
Product Reviews
This seemed to completely remove the smaller colonies (hills approx. 5cm diameter) in my lawn, but had very little or no effect on the larger ones (upto 30cm diameter).
Quick delivery and it certainly appears to work, even on block paving. Slightly messy to administer and once opened you have to use it up, but hopefully its effect will stand the test of time.
Ants and Their Lifecycle
Ants have 4 stages, egg, larvae, pupae (or cocoon in some species) and adult. The tiny .5mm eggs hatch out into larvae that, as they grow become successively more hairy. It is the sticky surface on the eggs and the hooked hairs on the larvae that enable them to clump together. This makes it easier for the ants to move them to a new location in times of threat.
The pupae (or cocoon in some species) develops into an adult ant in about 8 weeks and it emerges very pale and soft. In a few hours it darkens as its exoskeleton hardens.
Ants comprise three main castes, all of which have different roles:
Workers - the largest part of the colony, build and maintain the nest, look after the eggs and larvae, gather or hunt for food, defend the nest and care for the queens.
Queens - mate with males, found new colonies and lay eggs. They can be twice the size of other ants.
Males - sole purpose is to mate with a queen.
The job an ant does in the colony depends upon its age. Young ants tend to the queen deep within the nests and, as they get older and more experienced, they go outside to forage.
The life span of the ant varies with species from a few weeks to several years although the queen of the black Ant (Lasius niger) can live for up to 15 years.
The ant's body comprises a hard outer covering called the exoskeleton; it's armour for protection and to prevent water loss. There are three section head, thorax, and abdomen.
Ants are the most common animal species found on the ground and although there are about 50 species of ants living in the United Kingdom, but not all are native. The ones that are a problem to gardeners are Lasius niger, the common Black garden ant, Lasius flavius, the yellow meadow ant and Myrmica species, red ants.
Ants in the Garden
Black, red and yellow ants are found in the garden and, towards the end of July, swarms of flying ants take to the air looking for a mate and a place to lay their eggs. Black Ants are most commonly seen in the house attracted by sweet food and milking greenfly and blackfly for the sweet honeydew. They can protect these from predators and if necessary move them to new feeding grounds. Black Ants can nest anywhere including under pavements and along the sides of lawns with nests of usually 4000 to 7000 ants.
The Yellow Meadow Ant builds its nest in the lawn making unsightly mounds which are difficult to get the lawn mower over. They benefit from a neatly tended lawn as the short grass means that the nest underneath gets sufficient sun to stay warm. They forage under the ground so tend not to be seen until the nest is disturbed or they take to the air for the annual mating flight.
Red Ants are aggressive and can deliver a painful sting if disturbed. The irritant in the sting is formic acid. They live in smaller colonies than the other species, about 300 individuals.
Nematode Pest Control Delivery
Being a live product nematodes are ordered weekly every Thursday. The nematodes are then delivered on Wednesday of the following week for delivery by the end of the week.
For example an order placed on a Monday would be ordered on Thursday, received the following Wednesday for delivery by the end of that week.
