NEMAforce™ HB is the beneficial nematode Heterorhabditis bacteriophora, used to control soil-dwelling grubs and root pests. It is a “cruiser” that prefers to live well below the soil surface and actively seeks out its hosts, which makes it a strong choice against deeper grubs like Japanese beetle larvae. The microscopic nematodes are harmless to people, pets, and plants, and fit into turf, nursery, ornamental, and field programs — including medicinal cannabis.
What it targets
Japanese Beetle, June/May Beetle, and other white grubs
Soft fruits, turf and lawn, tree and shrub nurseries, and ornamentals — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, medicinal cannabis, fields, and gardens.
How the nematodes work
Infective juvenile nematodes penetrate the host through its natural openings. Once inside the body cavity, they release a symbiotic bacterium that kills the host insect within 24–48 hours. The nematodes grow and multiply inside the dead host, and a new generation of infective juveniles then leaves it in search of more pests.
Release Rates
Target
Rate
European Chafer Grubs
50–100 million per 1,000 ft² (2–3 billion per acre)
Oriental & Japanese Beetle Grubs
25–50 million per 1,000 ft² (1–2 billion per acre)
