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| − | == Introduction == | + | == Introduction == |
Gardener friends, where do you buy beneficial nematodes? I'm specifically after nematodes to control white grubs in the lawn. There are various kinds of white grubs, but they are mostly japanese beetles or chafers. The HB nematode will kill these plus June bugs, termite queens, ticks and many other pests. | Gardener friends, where do you buy beneficial nematodes? I'm specifically after nematodes to control white grubs in the lawn. There are various kinds of white grubs, but they are mostly japanese beetles or chafers. The HB nematode will kill these plus June bugs, termite queens, ticks and many other pests. | ||
| − | There are at least three species of beneficial nematodes, and they are specific to different types of pest. | + | There are at least three species of beneficial nematodes, and they are specific to different types of pest. |
* SC Steinernema carpocapsae | * SC Steinernema carpocapsae | ||
* SF Steinernema feltiae | * SF Steinernema feltiae | ||
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'''HB''' is the kind you want for white grub control. | '''HB''' is the kind you want for white grub control. | ||
| − | see http://www.gardeninsects.com/beneficialNematodes.asp | + | see http://www.gardeninsects.com/beneficialNematodes.asp |
== Buy Fresh == | == Buy Fresh == | ||
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== Buying online == | == Buying online == | ||
| − | * Garden's Alive in Indiana sells [http://www.gardensalive.com/grub-away-nematodes/p/5000/ 50 million for $100] | + | * Garden's Alive in Indiana sells [http://www.gardensalive.com/grub-away-nematodes/p/5000/ 50 million for $100] |
* Natural Insect Control in Canada sells [http://www.naturalinsectcontrol.com/product.php?id=000000416 50 million for $110] ("produced on a live host") | * Natural Insect Control in Canada sells [http://www.naturalinsectcontrol.com/product.php?id=000000416 50 million for $110] ("produced on a live host") | ||
* Koppert Biological in Michigan sells [http://www.koppertonline.com/showitem.asp?vis=home&item=product&id=123 50 million for $45] They say that covers 1-2,000 sq. feet. Their only other size is 500 million for $283.46 | * Koppert Biological in Michigan sells [http://www.koppertonline.com/showitem.asp?vis=home&item=product&id=123 50 million for $45] They say that covers 1-2,000 sq. feet. Their only other size is 500 million for $283.46 | ||
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Pettengill Farm http://www.pettengillfarm.com/ | Pettengill Farm http://www.pettengillfarm.com/ | ||
| − | + | Liana said she's interested in trying it on their farm. Also, she suggested I call Tim Lamprey at Harbor Gardens. | |
Harbor Gardens http://www.harborgardencenter.com/ | Harbor Gardens http://www.harborgardencenter.com/ | ||
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(West Newbury) suggested Griffin's Greenhouse supply in Tewksbury. | (West Newbury) suggested Griffin's Greenhouse supply in Tewksbury. | ||
| − | Griffin's Greenhouse Supply http://griffins.com | + | Griffin's Greenhouse Supply http://griffins.com |
Griffin's is a pretty big operation, but founded locally, and headquartered in Tewksbury, MA They are preferred distributors of BioWorks. | Griffin's is a pretty big operation, but founded locally, and headquartered in Tewksbury, MA They are preferred distributors of BioWorks. | ||
Their 2014 catalog lists a product from Bioworks at $45 for 50 million and $217 for 500 million (and price breaks on volume orders - see below). | Their 2014 catalog lists a product from Bioworks at $45 for 50 million and $217 for 500 million (and price breaks on volume orders - see below). | ||
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A nice thing about BioWorks is that they are located in Victor, NY - making it the closest producer that I was able to find. | A nice thing about BioWorks is that they are located in Victor, NY - making it the closest producer that I was able to find. | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
| − | BIOWORKS INC 70-6035 Nemashield HB 50 million unit Nematodes | + | BIOWORKS INC 70-6035 Nemashield HB 50 million unit Nematodes |
| − | BIOWORKS INC 70-6036 Nemashield HB 500 million unit Nematodes | + | BIOWORKS INC 70-6036 Nemashield HB 500 million unit Nematodes |
</pre> | </pre> | ||
BioWorks Regional Contact | BioWorks Regional Contact | ||
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| − | Mark Farnham | + | Mark Farnham |
BioWorks, Inc | BioWorks, Inc | ||
Cell: (860) 874-8253 | Cell: (860) 874-8253 | ||
| − | Fax: (860) 239-1005 | + | Fax: (860) 239-1005 |
Email: mfarnham@bioworksinc.com | Email: mfarnham@bioworksinc.com | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
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Griffins also distributes Becker-Underwood (now part of BASF) | Griffins also distributes Becker-Underwood (now part of BASF) | ||
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| − | BECKER 70-2495 Nemasys G 2 trays 250mil/tray = 500 million units | + | BECKER 70-2495 Nemasys G 2 trays 250mil/tray = 500 million units |
| − | $160 | + | $160 |
</pre> | </pre> | ||
So, it looks like you have to buy from the mega corp to get the lower price. | So, it looks like you have to buy from the mega corp to get the lower price. | ||
[[Category:Lawn]] | [[Category:Lawn]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Garden]] |
