Defenders Natural Ant and Insect Control for Lawns and Patios, 600g

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Ant hills can disfigure lawns; they usually appear in summer, especially prevalent in damp conditions. If you are trying to find a way to get rid of ants for good, then you’re going to have to remember that it’s not going to be a one-time shot.

During the month of June ants become their most active, and they seem to prefer sandy soil for easy tunneling. Ant species this method works for: All common pest species except wood-boring carpenter ants and acrobat ants already in the walls of a home; need special fire ant insecticides for effective fire ant control. The ants sense the nematodes and see them as parasitic predators, so they usually migrate far away, but it’s best to treat the entire lawn, so they don’t set up a home within your grounds again. Some Ants have a stinger at the tip of their abdomen which may be used to spray or inject poisonous secretions. Getting rid of ants in your lawn can be difficult, if you are still struggling to get rid of ants, then you can also consider hiring a professional lawn care company, or follow our additional tips and tricks below.Ants in lawns are often overlooked as a major pest but they can cause significant damage to the health and look of your lawn and they can even influence the production of vegetables and ornamental plants in your garden. To ensure better penetration to insects in turf we also recommend that you tank mix the Sven with a wetting agent such as Abzorb . Unlike learning how to remove weeds from patio, killing an ants nest in a lawn requires biological methods only, otherwise you risk damaging your grass beyond repair. They commonly nest underground in intricate labyrinths which they build in the root systems of grass.

If you feel the ant population in your lawn is excessive and that removing them is the only option, then consider a non-chemical solution. If the soil is allowed to dry out, the nematodes will die as they thrive in moist ground conditions. The person purchasing the professional use product must be satisfied that the end user applying the product is suitably qualified to do so. A healthy colony of ants can actually reduce turf pests, a form of natural control for the real perpetrators of poor lawn health. Also, don’t forget that you shouldn’t put weed killers, moss products and fertilisers on the lawn for at least 6 weeks as they will kill the nematodes.In my experience, the Ortho Home Defense was the most effective lawn ant treatment that I used, it was extremely easy to apply and I saw results within a week! You just apply to moist soil when the soil temperature is above 5ºC (41ºF) and ensure the soil does not dry out for at least two weeks after applying nematodes. Spread more powder around your home’s foundation and any potential entry points (windows, doors, vents, etc) to keep ants from getting into your home. For more information on controlling ants in lawns, please get in touch with our sales team on 0122 246491. Does the job but found it needed several applications so didn't last long and isn't valie for money when it claims ot works straight away, but all in all a good product.