Ants are social insects that live in colonies. Most species can survive only in a nest or colony because they cannot survive alone. Ant nests may be on the ground, in trees, below ground or in other places. This article will tell you about ant parasite  and its control measures. Nematode for ants is an important parasite in the home. It has nothing to do with ants, but their name comes from using ants as hosts. Ants are a kind of ant that feed on the eggs and larvae of insects from other insect hosts. Nematodes are worm-like parasites that are in the same group as earthworms. These parasites are usually found in soil, sand, moisture, or water filled with organic matter. There is little research on how many species of nematodes there are because some species that have not been identified yet!

Nematode For Ants

Introduction

Nematode for Ants. Ants are very hard pests to deal with, as they can reside almost anywhere in or around your home. Both carpenter and fire ants can cause damage to wood structures, while other types of ants, such as odorous house ants, just get into everything. Regardless of type, the best way to eliminate them is by using a beneficial nematode product called NemaSeek HG. Nematodes are microscopic worms that attack over 200 species of insects like white grubs, flea larvae and fungus gnats and inject them with bacteria that kills them within 48 hours. Unlike chemical insecticides that have harmful side effects on humans and animals, nematodes are completely safe because they’re natural organisms that release no toxins into the environment. The advantage of using a nematode product is its ability to locate hidden ant nests where eggs and pupae are located so you can be rid of them for years rather than weeks or months like you would with chemical pesticides. The main active ingredient in NemaSeek HG consists of three Steinernema feltiae species which provide broad spectrum control over various types including Argentine ants (Linepithema humile), pharaoh (Monomorium pharaonis) , pavement (Tetramorium caespitum), crazy (Paratrechina longicornis)

Nematodes are tiny parasitic round worms that feed on ants, termites and many other insects. They are commonly used in the control of fleas, but they are also an effective control against wood ants. Nematodes invade the ant colony, where they multiply and exit out of the host body still alive, looking like spaghetti. The host dies and others can become infected by the nematode. Nematodes are a natural way to control ants since they don’t affect any other creatures or plants.

Nematodes are tiny parasitic roundworms that feed on ants, termites and many other insects. They are commonly used in the control of fleas, but they are also an effective control against wood ants. Nematodes invade the ant colony, where they multiply and exit out of the host body still alive, looking like spaghetti. The host dies and others can become infected by the nematode. Nematodes are a natural way to control ants since they don’t affect any other creatures or plants.

How to Apply

To apply nematodes for ants, you should:

• Buy the nematodes at a garden supply store or online. They are not harmful to humans or animals and usually sold in 1 ounce bottles with 500-1,000 individual nematodes per bottle.
• Apply the nematodes after dark, when it’s between 40 and 100 degrees F outside with no wind or rain predicted for 24 hours (the warmer it is outside during application, the better). It’s best to wait until nighttime because daytime heat may kill some of your parasites before they have time to do their job!

Purchase phorid fly nematodes from a garden supply store. These nematodes have been studied for their effectiveness against eight different ant species.

Purchase phorid fly nematodes from a garden supply store. These nematodes have been studied for their effectiveness against eight different ant species.

When you get home, follow the directions on the package to care for your phorid fly nematodes. They need warm temperatures (around 25 degrees Celsius) and high humidity (about 80 percent) in order to survive, so keep them in a plastic bag and store them near an aquarium or hot water heater. You can also place them in a small container filled with soil, sand, or whatever else will give them what they need when kept outside.

Phorid fly nematodes are generally easier to apply than other types of beneficial insects because they don’t have any wings or legs; all they do is crawl around looking for food! Just sprinkle them over ant mounds where they’ll immediately begin searching out workers as well as queen ants deep underground. Once they find both types of ants, they’ll enter through openings such as eyes and mouthparts where there aren’t any guards present—and then eat away at their insides until both types die within 24 hours!

Activate the nematodes after dark when the temperature is between 40 and 100 degrees F for at least four hours.

The nematodes are activated by the presence of ants, so the more ants you have, the faster your nematodes will do their job. Nematodes must be treated in darkness (because they’re light sensitive) and at a temperature between 40-100 degrees F for at least four hours.

Ants are most active during warm weather because they need to keep their bodies temperature up in order to survive. So when it’s hot outside, this is a great time to release your anti-ants army into any ant nest you want to destroy!

Dissolve the nematode cake in water in a bucket according to package directions, usually 1/4 pound per gallon of water.

Dissolve the nematode cake in water in a bucket according to package directions, usually 1/4 pound per gallon of water.

Use a bucket with a lid to ensure that the nematodes stay fresh and dry. A plastic bucket will work fine if it has holes drilled into the bottom for drainage so that they don’t rot.

Use a garden hose to fill your bucket with the correct amount of water and then stir vigorously until everything is dissolved.

Stir thoroughly until all of the cake has dissolved into a thick liquid with no chunks or lumps remaining.

Once you’ve poured your nematode-infused water into the spray bottle, it’s time to get mixing. Add 2 tablespoons of soap (we used dishwashing liquid) and a cup of sugar to the bottle, then shake well until all ingredients are fully combined.

You can use a funnel or just dump your nematodes into an airtight container before adding them to your sprayer. These little guys can survive direct sunlight for several days and are impervious to chlorine-treated water; however, they won’t last long if they’re mixed with pesticides or other chemicals that may be found in your home’s cleaning products.

Transfer some of the mixture into a clean spray bottle using a funnel; keep it stirred up as you spray it on your lawn area at sunset or early in the morning when it’s cool. The nematodes can survive direct sunlight for a long time, but they won’t survive if mixed with chlorine-treated water or pesticides.

Transfer some of the mixture into a clean spray bottle using a funnel; keep it stirred up as you spray it on your lawn area at sunset or early in the morning when it’s cool. The nematodes can survive direct sunlight for a long time, but they won’t survive if mixed with chlorine-treated water or pesticides.

If you’re not sure whether your tap water is treated with chlorine, boil some and let it cool before adding the nematodes. Avoid using well water because it may contain chemical contaminants like petroleum products that could damage plants and animals living in the soil.

Conclusion

This is it! This is your plan to rid yourself of the worst of all pests, ants. We know how upsetting those little six legged guys can be and we really hope this guide helps you on your way to ridding ants once and for all!