Purchased some nematodes for treatment of fungus gnats in our house. We tried everything else to eliminate the vast quantities of black flies emerging from our house and tried the nematodes as directe... See more
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Easy to use website, no problems with ordering or delivery. Clear instructions, easy to use, definitely a useful tool in the control of fungus gnats indoors, although not a stand-alone 100% cure. Not... See more
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Been using this company for years. I use the slug nematodes and they make such a huge difference. I tend to use them spring and summer using three applications and that protects my young seedlings and... See more
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This was the last ditch attempt to rid my cottage of these troublesome tiny flies, and it worked! Arrived as promised well packaged, clear instructions, however did stuggle with the dosage as prod... See more
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Fresh Nematodes sent direct to your door. When ordering from Nematodes Direct your order will be sent by 1st class post - ensuring you receive your nematodes in the very best condition possible.
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Prompt delivery and my veggie beds are…
Prompt delivery and my veggie beds are now slug free!
10 June 2024
Reply from NematodesDirect.co.uk
Dear Stuart,
Thank you for your kind review and feedback, its much appreciated :)
Kind regards
Samantha
Great product
Have used this product many times. Always delivered quickly with just the right amount of packaging clear instructions on packaging.
11 May 2024
Reply from NematodesDirect.co.uk
Dear Karen,
Thank you for your kind feedback, its very much appreciated.
Kind regards
Samantha
The 2nd order arrived very quickly and…
The 2nd order arrived very quickly and the nematodes have been pressed into service! (First order either never arrived or went missing. It hasn’t turned up yet, so who knows?)
12 May 2024
Reply from NematodesDirect.co.uk
Dear M Slade,
Thank you for your review, its very much appreciated.
Kind regards
Samantha
Perfect pest control product
Used this company and products before. Good experience quick and easy . Highly recommended, certainly works and has saved my lawn from unwanted pests 👍
11 May 2024
Reply from NematodesDirect.co.uk
Dear Neil,
Thank you for your feedback, thats great to hear :)
Kind regards
Samantha
Reply from NematodesDirect.co.uk
Thank you for the feedback Tricia :)
Excellent customer service
I made the mistake of getting a digit wrong in my postcode & my package was delivered to a mystery address.
Samantha offered my a replacement product as a gesture of goodwill which she didn’t have to do as the error was mine.
Such lovely customer service & a great company.
30 May 2024
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What are my rights? I made a purchase ,or at least I…
I made a purchase ,or at least I thought I did ,from this company! After no contact I followed up to be told that as I was not in their country they could not fulfill my order.....eventhough they had taken my money....furthermoret hey said that they could not offer a refund! There was some excuse given that 'live' produce could not be sent from UK to Ireland,yet this happens on a daily basis in all types of businesses.Why did their online site accept my order when they damn well knew that they could not fulfill it? They further said that I could not do a chargeback on my card.I wonder how much money are they making by doing this ....I cannot be the only customer that ordered product,paid for it and then nothing happens until I followed up and was told what I've just said here?
3 April 2024
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Reply from NematodesDirect.co.uk
With nematodes being living organisms it is not our policy to refund where the customer has provided us with an “incorrect, incomplete address details or an address that is outside of the UK”, which is mentioned in section 8.3 of our terms and conditions.
8.3 It is the customer's responsibility to provide us with the correct and full delivery address, we will not be liable for any loss / delivery failure where we have been provided with incorrect, incomplete address details or an address that is outside of the UK.
In addition to this we also mention that “they are only available to the UK mainland via this website” on our delivery policy page.
We only list the United Kingdom on the country listing on our website, but you had tried to get around this by entering an Irish address but selecting that it was in the United Kingdom.
Had you contacted us before placing your order we would have advised you that we do not deliver to Ireland. This is why we do not list Ireland as a country we deliver to in the country selector.
Kind regards
Customer Service
i have used this company about 6-7…
i have used this company about 6-7 times and always had good results but this time round it made NO difference
i have mailed them over the last 2-3 weeks with no reply even though they say
Our support team are available from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Sunday to offer customer support and answer queries.
"We aim to respond to queries within a few hours and often respond within minutes."
and i have called twice and nobody answers
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Communication has been established and the problem has been resolved satisfactorily in a very quick and timely fashion.
I will still use and recommend the product
17 March 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from NematodesDirect.co.uk
Dear Graham,
Thank you for your review.
Please can I double check your email address as I personally have replied to both your emails, within minutes of receiving your query.
Kind regards
Samantha
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Hi Graham,
Thank you for taking the time to update your review and for the 5 star rating.
All the best
Samantha
Everything as advertised
10 April 2024
Reply from NematodesDirect.co.uk
Dear Roy,
Thank you for your kind feedback, its very much appreciated.
Kind regards
Samantha
PROMPT SERVICE AND AN IMMEDIATE REPLY TO A QUERY. …
PROMPT SERVICE AND AN IMMEDIATE EMAIL REPLY TO A QUERY ON APPLICATION BY RECOMMENDED HOSE APPLICATOR (GROWMORE).
11 April 2024
Reply from NematodesDirect.co.uk
Dear Thomas,
Thank you for your kind feedback, it's greatly appreciated.
Kind regards
Samantha
Helpfull
Delivery was quick and instructions for use was clear.
Nematodes are easier to use than l thought.
My daughter who is a gardener order some from the same company.
10 April 2024
Reply from NematodesDirect.co.uk
Dear Jacqui,
Thank you for the kind feedback, it's very much appreciated.
Kind regards
Samantha
Always helpful with queries
Always helpful with queries. Prompt delivery. Have been satisfied with previous orders.
10 April 2024
Reply from NematodesDirect.co.uk
Thank you for your lovely feedback Mrs Wells.
Kind regards
Samantha
I didn't use them this time around…
I didn't use them this time around because of the weather and my time to be able to use them before the expiration date. I've used these before and they are great. Now that the weather is improving I have now ordered more to replace the ones I didn't use. This was for an ant problem in my grass
9 April 2024
Delivery of nematodes very efficient
Delivery of nematodes very efficient. However, they have not stopped animals digging our lawn..
9 April 2024
Reply from NematodesDirect.co.uk
Hi David,
Thank you for review.
Chafer Grubs are a pretty tough pest to control and the best time to apply Chafer Grub Killer Nematodes is late Summer to Autumn, which is when the grubs are at an immature stage.
You can treat Chafer Grubs in spring as the grubs work come higher up in the soil, but the grubs are much more resistant to the nematodes, as they are nearing maturity and treating now you will be reducing the numbers somewhat.
In terms of the animals digging your lawn, this could be to feed on infected grubs (which will be harmless to the birds) or it could be that the species of Chafer Grub you have are more resistant to nematodes.
Hopefully you will see a reduction in the damage caused by animals soon.
To increase the likely hood of success we recommend:
Cut the grass short before treatment.
Soil should be between 12°C and 30°C during application and for at least two weeks after.
Irrigate the area to be treated prior to application in order to apply the nematodes to a moist lawn.
To avoid desiccation of the nematodes:
Avoid direct sunlight; make applications in the evenings or in dull conditions
Application during rain is highly desirable.
It is very important to irrigate immediately after application, water the grass well so the nematodes are washed below the thatch layer into the soil to reach the roots where the larvae will be feeding.
Ensure soil is moist for at least two weeks after application.
Overall transaction and delivery of the…
Overall transaction and delivery of the product was fine but the actual performance of the product I wasn't pleased with,did the double dose as advised and applied as advised but am still infested with leatherjackets
8 April 2024
Reply from NematodesDirect.co.uk
Hi Sean,
I am sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with the results.
The best time of year to tackle these pests is Autumn, but there is a window of opportunity in spring, but this is a less optimal period (see diagrams on our website).
When you have an infestation, it is highly likely that you may need to complete multiple applications (both in spring) and in Autumn.
I appreciate that nematodes are expensive and you may not want to spend more money on nematodes, so there are a few other things you can try.
1) Sweating out Leatherjackets:
a. To effectively sweat out leatherjackets, begin by generously watering the turf in the early evening and covering the area with either a tarpaulin or black plastic sheeting. (Ensure secure placement by weighting it down with pegs, timber, old tires, or bricks.)
b. In the morning, remove the cover to reveal leatherjackets on the turf's surface. Count the number per square meter and record it.
c. These pests can then be gathered by sweeping or mowing and disposed of. In cases of high infestation, a shovel and wheelbarrow may be necessary. Avoid leaving them on the turf for too long as they may burrow back into the rootzone, especially through aeration holes.
d. Consistent nightly coverage should gradually reduce their numbers.
e. Each removed leatherjacket grub represents a potential female crane fly capable of laying 200-300 eggs, leading to future infestations.
f. While it's a cost-effective cultural control method, it demands significant labour.
2) Mowing your lawn frequently (especially when "Crane Flies" are present) in an attempt to suck up as many of the eggs as possible.
3) Support your lawn as much as possible to aid root growth (lawn feed, weed and moss killer).
I see you said you applied as advised, but I must reiterate the importance of the following points - to maximise the success of the product:
Cut the grass short before treatment.
Soil should be between 12°C and 30°C during application and for at least two weeks after.
Irrigate the area to be treated prior to application in order to apply the nematodes to a moist lawn.
To avoid desiccation of the nematodes:
Avoid direct sunlight; make applications in the evenings or in dull conditions
Application during rain is highly desirable.
It is very important to irrigate immediately after application, water the grass well so the nematodes are washed below the thatch layer into the soil to reach the roots where the larvae will be feeding.
Ensure soil is moist for at least two weeks after application.
Controls critter attacks without poisons
I tried the 'Plant Invigorator' to control a well established attack of some kind of critter on my prized citrus plant - not sure quite what the critter was.
The goods turned up on time and worked from the first application.
I've since found it has been effective against a greenfly attack on tomato plants.
9 April 2024
Good price, prompt delivery
Good price, prompt delivery. Time will tell if the product works.
9 April 2024
Lawn pecked to bits due to chafer grubs
We had a new lawn laid when we moved into our house. Saw grubs but no idea what they were. Fast forward to April 2023, lawn front and back pecked to bits by birds. Large bare patches. Purchased nematodes April 2023, applied April and October. Gave lawn TLC, scarifier, reseeded bare patches etc. Pleased to report April 2024, lawns recovered, no birds pecking it to bits. Have before and after pictures but no where to upload them. Has worked a treat for us. We were sceptical whether the treatment would work, but so far so good!
14 April 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from NematodesDirect.co.uk
Dear Dawn,
Thats great to hear - thank you for letting us know and for the review :)
Kind regards
Samantha
My lawn was decaying in areas and it…
My lawn was decaying in areas and it was finding leatherjackets on the surface .when removing dead grass I discovered chafer grubs also. I found these treatments on this website and treated the lawn as directed and I’m glad to say my lawn has fully recovered from last seasons infestation and I’m going to do treatments this year to make sure
9 April 2024
Reply from NematodesDirect.co.uk
Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
It's great to hear that your lawn has recovered.
Kind regards
Adam
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