Beneficial Nematodes will remain effective for up to two years, but annual applications are recommended when using Orcon Flea Destroyer. First, the juveniles will seek out pest insects in the soil (the fleas) after application, infect them and release bacteria. They will then multiply inside the pest, develop into adults, and kill the pest. The new juveniles emerge to seek out new hosts.
The species of the Orcon Flea Destroyers are steinernema feltiae nematodes.
The Orcon Flea Destroyer is labeled for fly larvae. You will pour the entire contents of the container into a bucket of cool water. This can be applied with a watering can, pump sprayer or hose end sprayer.
Per the manufacturer it is recommended to apply the Orcon Flea Destroyer yearly.
One container of Orcon Flea Destroyer will cover approximately 1000 square feet. Higher concentrations will get faster results. There are 21,780 sq ft in a 1/2 acre. You would need a minimum of 22 boxes.
The Orcon Flea Destroyer (7 million units) (FD-C7M) will remain effective for about 2 years, but annual applications are recommended.
No, Orcon Flea Destroyer is only labeled for flea larvae in the lawn. We can only ship within the US at this time.
Orcon Flea Destroyer (7 million units) (FD-C7M) may be used any time of year, as long as the ground is not frozen. Do not release in direct sunlight, as this will kill them.
Orcon Flea Destroyer can be used at any time as long as the ground is not frozen. It is very important to apply the nematodes out of direct sunlight since the sunlight will kill them. Evening releases are best.
Orcon Flea Destroyer (7 million units) (FD-C7M) and Orcon Beneficial Nematodes (7 million nematodes) (GC-R7M) are of the same strain, so either one of these products would work on fleas.
Herbicide or fertilizer products should not harm the Orcon Flea Destroyer nematodes as they are not insecticides.