{"title":"Sciarid Fly \/ Fungus Gnats","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGround annoying fungus gnat populations permanently.\u003c\/b\u003e When sciarid fly compromise your growing medium, intervention is required. While clouds of adult flies buzzing around the soil surface are a persistent nuisance, their hidden, microscopic larvae cause serious structural damage underground, quietly scraping away at delicate root hairs and transmitting destructive fungal diseases like Pythium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eOur collection of sciarid fly biocontrol systems deploy an active multi-tier counter-measure directly into the substrate matrix. Neutralise infestations at every life stage using specialised predatory mites and beneficial nematodes, engineered to track, hunt, and destroy subterranean gnat larvae before they can pupate.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"60-sqm-sciarid-fly-fungus-gnat-nematodes","title":"60 sqm Sciarid Fly (Fungus Gnat) Nematodes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave your houseplants and seedlings from Sciarid fly\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFungus gnats\u003c\/span\u003e and larvae damage with our parasitic nematodes. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiological controls are not always kept in stock, they are ordered in fresh.  This can sometimes lead to a time lag between when you place the order and when it is despatched.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adult fungus gnats\/sciarid flies live on and around the compost surface of pots, more commonly indoors rather than outside. The flies themselves are an unsightly nuisance but most of the damage is caused actually by their young. The small white larvae live in the compost and feed on the tender roots of plants and cuttings. They will also come to the surface to feed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNematodes are more effective if the sciarid population is high. The nematodes are watered on, and attack the sciarid larvae underground. Parasitic nematodes seek out suitable hosts by swimming in the thin film of water on soil particles, locating hosts by detecting carbon dioxide and other waste products. Once they find a host, they enter the body cavity through the breathing or feeding systems, and release bacteria (Xenorhabdus). The bacteria kills the host within hours, and the nematodes grow and reproduce within the 'broth', which they produce. The next generation of infective juveniles leaves the dead host, and moves in search of fresh hosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read the instructions for the nematodes \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Fungus gnat nematode instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/4573\/0117\/files\/Multitarget_Nematode_Mix.pdf?v=1750754762\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCombine with yellow sticky traps for better control.  A second treatment may be required depending on the level of infestation and the life cycle stage of the pest.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ladybirdplantcare.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"60sqm (Steinernema Feltiae\/Carpocapsae mix)","offer_id":56958963876171,"sku":"SCI-NE-PK-S","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 x 60sqm packs (Steinernema Feltiae\/Carpocapsae mix)","offer_id":56958963908939,"sku":"SCI-NE-PK-M","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 60sqm packs (Steinernema Feltiae\/Carpocapsae mix)","offer_id":56958963941707,"sku":"SCI-NE-PK-L","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/8101\/6651\/files\/60-sqm-sciarid-fly-fungus-gnat-nematodes-3828748.jpg?v=1775393591"},{"product_id":"fruit-and-veg-protection-nematodes-steinernema-feltiae-carpocapsae-mix","title":"Fruit and Veg Protection Nematodes (Steinernema Feltiae\/Carpocapsae mix)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eStop pests attacking your fruit and vegetables with nematodes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese multitarget parasitic nematodes target all a range of pests including; Codling Moth, Shore Fly, Sciarid Fly, Caterpillars, Root Fly, Gooseberry Sawfly, asparagus beetle larvae, wireworm, viburnum beetle larvae and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold in packs of 1 x 60 sqm, 2 x 60 sqm or 3 x 60 sqm, you can read the instructions for these nematodes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/4573\/0117\/files\/Multitarget_Nematode_Mix.pdf?v=1750754762\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fruit and Veg Nematodes Instruction Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBiological controls are not always kept in stock, they are ordered in fresh.  This can sometimes lead to a time lag between when you place the order and when it is despatched.  Order by 10am Monday for same week despatch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ladybirdplantcare.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"1 x 60 sqm pack","offer_id":56958963679563,"sku":"GYO-01-PK-M","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 x 60 sqm packs","offer_id":56958963712331,"sku":"GYO-02-PK-M-1","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 60 sqm packs","offer_id":56958963745099,"sku":"GYO-03-PK-M-2","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/8101\/6651\/files\/fruit-and-veg-protection-nematodes-steinernema-feltiaecarpocapsae-mix-4543994.jpg?v=1775393593"},{"product_id":"hypoaspis-mites-stratiolaelaps-scimitus","title":"Hypoaspis mites (Stratiolaelaps scimitus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHypoaspis (also known as  \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStratiolaelaps scimitus) are m\u003c\/em\u003eobile predatory mites that feed on sciarid fly larvae and other 'soil' pests including springtails, thrips pupae, root weevils, root aphids and root mealybug. They will also control overwintering spider mites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mites are small, barely visible to the naked eye, and have a light brown to tan colour. They are beneficial because they feed on a variety of harmful pests, including fungus gnats, thrips larvae, root aphids, and other small insects and mites that reside in the soil. These predatory mites are particularly effective in controlling pests in the early stages of their life cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen introduced into the soil or growing media of plants, the mites actively search for prey, consuming the pest larvae and eggs, thus helping to reduce their populations and prevent potential damage to crops. 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