{"title":"Control ants","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are ants?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eAnts 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat damage do ants cause?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eAnts can cause damage by building nests in your garden or on your patio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManaging ants with nematodes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eNematodes 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRegularly treating the grass will help to ensure that ants avoid the lawn altogether. You may need to repeat treatment in many cases. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nematodesonline.co.uk\/collections\/products\/products\/steinernema-feltiae\"\u003eSteinernema feltiae\u003c\/a\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nematodesonline.co.uk\/collections\/instructions-for-use\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClick here for the instructions for use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/3524\/0610\/collections\/shutterstock_1402798436_1944x_24390643-eb94-479c-9675-eb04b5d5a1e9.jpg?v=1610372254","url":"https:\/\/nematodesonline-co-uk.myshopify.com\/collections\/control-ants.oembed","provider":"NematodesOnline.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}