Patent pending.
What is SuperNemos? So it is better to look a little closer at nature before you act?
SuperNemos is a Biological Control product Beneficial insects feed on slugs and snails
containing microscopic beneficial nematodes Beneficial insects pollinate flowers
(found in healthy soil), which are specially Beneficial insects help control caterpillars and beetles
formulated to aggressively pursue several or
Beneficial Bugs can be classified as Predators or Parasites.
different groups of insect pests. When applied in Predators feed on other insects, while Parasites use other
specific soil, SuperNemos will attack its target insects for their home or as food for their offspring.
insect pest species: Nematodes enter the host
through body openings or by penetration of the What is a pesticide?
body wall. Once inside they kill the host pest
Human Control of Nature!
within 48 hours. And all in just one application.
As the word implies, a pesticide is a ‘pest killer’. Many insect
SuperNemos are capable of controlling several target
pests damage crops and gardens. Pesticide used to reduce
pest species: Wireworms, Vine Weevils, Strawberry Root
crop loss from disease and pests (weeds and insects) attack,
Weevils, Carrot Weevils, Chafer Grubs, Caterpillars,
both before and after harvest. However, in recent years it has
Cutworms, Leatherjackets, Cabbage Worm, Fungus Gnats
been established that many pest populations have developed
Larvae. Also effective against Beetle Larvae which feeds
resistance to most insecticides. Unfortunately, the same
on Cucumber, Tomatoes and Potatoes plants. And more!
cannot be said for innumerable other species. Pesticide has
SuperNemos is UNLIKE ANY OTHER Bio-Control (beneficial caused the extinction of many beneficial insects, as well as
nematodes) product sold on the market: Which contain poisoning the water and the birds and reptiles that may have
only one single beneficial nematode species, and can fed on the poisoned insects. Pesticides do not differentiate;
target only one group of pests. they will kill the good as well as the bad. Beneficial insects
are often more susceptible to chemicals than insect pests.
SuperNemos is an environmentally friendly product that
And the pests tend to build up immunity to many pesticides,
is harmless to wildlife, earthworms, bees, bumblebee,
which may results in heavier applications of the poisons,
pets and children. SuperNemos only attack specific target
causing even more harm to the environment.
insect pests. There is no need for masks or specialized
safety equipment.
What is biological control?
General Usages Nature Controlling Nature
SuperNemos product use to control soil insect pest Biological Control is the use of one living organism to control
species in: another. Biological Control is also defined as the reduction of
• The Garden – Indoor or outdoor pot plants or ‘gro bag’ pest populations by natural enemies and typically involves an
suffering from soil insect pests attacks active human role.
• Planted Herbs The introduced organisms usually range from predatory
• Nursery stocks insects to much smaller single cell (an organism which
• Turf grass invades another causing it harm or leading to it’s death
• Strawberries, raspberries and other soft fruits by extracting nutrients, damaging cells or producing toxic
• Mushrooms by-products). Biological control of pests and diseases is a
method of controlling pests (including weeds and diseases)
Anything ‘bug’ging you? in agriculture that relies on natural predation, parasitism or
Not all Bugs are Pests other natural mechanism, rather than applying chemicals.
Natural enemies of insect pests, also known as biological
It is important to note that not all insects are pests. control agents, include predators, parasitoids, and pathogens.
Actually most are beneficial because they pollinate our
crops, recycle dead things or prey on pest insects. It is in Bio-control seldom means complete eradication of the
our own best interest to let these creatures do their job unwanted organism, but rather maintaining its population at
and even attract and help them exist in our environment. a lower than average population density than would occur in
the absence of the bio-control agent.
The statement ‘A Good Bug is a Dead Bug’ is definitely
wrong. True, some insects are pests. But we could try
and let Bugs eat Bugs and have the ‘good’ Bugs help us
control the ‘bad’ ones.
Patent pending.
Application and specifications Helping Tips Guarantees
To achieve a uniform application you may use
One pack of 12 million to treat 30m2 As our products are composed
the following tips: If you have a back sprayer or a
to 40m2 (depending on the pests watering can, first you need to water the targeted of living organisms we cannot
level) or may treat up 200 pot plants. area (plants or pot plants or both) before the completely guarantee that they will
application. This will give an idea to how many times
suppress the pest population in your
Application you need to use your watering equipment (back
sprayer or a watering can). Divide the nematode particular environment. We can only
Before application a set of environmental
solution accordingly; where a volume of 3 watering
conditions must be observed: guarantee to (i) check that they are in
cans are required, divide the solution by 3 or 4
Outdoor Applications: watering cans, and so on. Adjust the water level good condition prior to dispatch, and
1 Avoid applications in direct sunlight, as the in the watering can to 8-10 liters, each time before (ii) advise on the correct application.
nematodes are very susceptible to ultraviolet light applying it. Make sure to mix the nematode solution
before dividing it.
Should difficulties persist, please
(UV). Apply late evening (at dusk), in shaded area
or on overcast days. contact our technical support.
Treatment in pots or ‘gro bags’
2 Nematodes need moisture in the soil for To assure maximum effectiveness and best
movement (if the soil is too dry or compact, they uniformity: Measure your nematode mixture, using
may not be able to search out the target pest). a measuring jug and divide that amount by 200; that
Water the area one day before application (if the will give the amount to treat each pot plant, or divide
NOTIFICATION
soil is too dry) and lightly watered immediately by 50 which will give the amount to treat each ‘gro This product has been Notified to:
after application. bags‘(mix well before each application). The Department of Agriculture & Food,
3 Regular watering of the treated area will provide Pesticides Registration Division,
Mix with Compost
sufficient moisture, and helps the juvenile Backweston Campus,
nematodes to move deeper into the soil. Care For best results try the following this techniques;
Young’s Cross, Celbridge,
should be taken not to soak the area, because Empty the entire contents of the SuperNemos Co. Kildare.
nematodes in too much water (soggy soils), container in a large bucket containing 1 gallon of
cannot infect the host pest. Notification Number: PCS No. 92360
water (5 litres) and rinse the container in the bucket.
4 The soil temperature must be above 10ºC. Stir well and let stand for at least hour. Add 5 litres
5 Do not apply prior to, or during, periods of heavy (or 9 pints) of vermiculite, peat moss or compost,
rain, as nematodes may be washed away from and stir again to make a ‘slurry‘. The ‘slurry’ may be; Technical assistance
the base of the plants. A- Mixed with 200 litres of loose compost and use in info@nemo.ie
6 To assure maximum effectiveness, use all of a base dressing or in a top dressing. www.nemo.ie
the mixture of the nematodes within 2-3 hours Or
of preparation (after which time they start to
deteriorate if not applied to the soil). B- The slurry may be applied directly to the affected
areas using 1 cup for each plant. For new plants
7 Nematodes must be applied directly to the soil or transplants, apply around roots (stir well before Contact Details
around the target plant or in the target area. Do each application). Always apply in shaded areas, on
not spray nematodes on the leaves, branches or overcast days or after sundown. Sunlight will kill the Nemos Horticultural Limited
stalks of plants unless specific insect pests in a Beneficial Nematodes. Water lightly after application 37 Woodlands Rise
particular area have been identified. as Beneficial Nematodes travel best in moisture. Arklow
Co. Wicklow
Chemical Fertilizers should be avoided for at least
Soil Application two weeks prior to and after nematode application,
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because they may be adversely affected by high
For the first application it is advisable to use a nitrogen content.
maximum strength (one pack should treat 30m2 to Company Registration Number 441242
Organic Fertilizers may applied 3-4 days prior to or VAT Registration No. IE. 9665869 M.
40m2). after nematode application.
You will need: tap water, large container or bucket Business Administration:
8-10 litres sprinkling can or sprayer. Pour a small Active ingredients
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amount of water (1-2 litres) into the container or SuperNemos contains a mixture of 12 million (or
bucket. see the package specification) beneficial infective
juvenile nematodes in an inert vermiculite carrier.
Empty the entire contents of the SuperNemos and
rinse all residue into the container or bucket (often
a large quantity of Nematodes will cling to the Storage and handling
packaging surface). In general, store SuperNemos product in a cool
(refrigerator 2-5ºC) dry place out of direct sunlight.
Stir well and let stand for at least 30-minutes.
Do not allow them to freeze or be exposed to
Adjust the water to 8 litres, stir well, take 2 litres of extreme temperature.
the mix (use a measuring jug) and pour it into the
watering can and adjust the water to 8-10 litres.
One watering can of 8-10 litres, should cover 10-12m,
repeat the procedure until you cover your 40m.
Always stir the solution before use.
