What are ants? Ants are social insects that exist in colonies. They are part of the order hymenoptera. Ants are useful insects so it’s a good idea to treat them only if they are a nuisance.
What damage do ants cause? Ants can cause damage by building nests in your garden or on your patio.
Managing ants with nematodes Nematodes only attack the larvae of ants, although they will hunt adult ants as well. Adult ants avoid nematodes and go in search of somewhere else to build their nests.
Regularly treating the grass will help to ensure that ants avoid the lawn altogether. You may need to repeat treatment in many cases.
Steinernema feltiae works best against ants. The nematodes are best used at soil temperatures of 12°C to 25°C. At temperatures below 12°C or above 25°C, the efficacy of the nematodes will decrease.
