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Do nematodes really work?

I have huge vine weevil problem . Quite reluctant to use chemicals. I was going to buy nematodes until the guy at the garden centre told me they were a complete waste of money. Has anyone had any good results from them?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Go out to the plants at night with a torch, shine it on the plants and believe me the little blighters just sit there and let you pick them off the plant. What you do with them is your business I just crush them, they are quite hard but it is very satisfying.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Depends what nematodes you buy and in what quantity.

    I own an agricultural market research firm and we ask farmers this very question. It's actually a low percentage that find them of any benefit. Organic solutions like this can vary significantly. Better results were found in ladybirds for aphids.

    That's all I can tell you without charging you for the study, I have to make a living!

  • rebel
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    if you are growing a bit of weed indoors yes, but if youve got a garden as much as i hate to say it you are gonna have to use chemicals,i try to use organic but vine weevils are a right pain and cause a lot of damage,my favourite organic is derris,comes in liquid or dust which i prefer,give your plants a liberal dusting,if no good its chemical warfare,good luck.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yes

    Source(s): Head gardener for almost 40 years
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