{"title":"Pest Control","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sb-plant-invigorator","title":"SB Plant Invigorator","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEffective pest control \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Between Two Thorns","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":47775201919314,"sku":"SQ9804845","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/8813\/4994\/files\/1000054023.jpg?v=1777644776"},{"product_id":"nematode-slow-release-pearls-for-fungus-gnats-and-thrips-pupae","title":"Nematode Slow Release Pearls for Fungus Gnats and Thrips pupae","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA new pest control solution designed for preventative control of fungus gnat larvae and other soil-dwelling pests. This innovative formulation contains nematodes encapsulated within an organic, biodegradable, residue-free coating that release nematodes gradually into the growing media, providing long-term control. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNovel formulation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Encapsulated in pearl-like, biodegradable capsules for controlled release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreventative control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Effective against fungus gnat and thrips larvae and some other soil pests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended storage life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Maintained for more than 8 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvironmentally friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Made from organic, food-grade materials with zero microplastics, meaning it dissolves without residues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater-efficient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Uses significantly less water than traditional nematode applications   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapsule structure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The capsule is made up of a liquid core containing active nematodes which are surrounded by an alginate coating. This shell maintains the internal moisture of the capsule which ensures nematode survivability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The coating gradually becomes permeable after approximately one-week post-application, allowing the nematodes to migrate into the surrounding soil and actively seek out the pests. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended action:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slow release of nematode into the soil allows for almost double the duration of control compared to traditional nematode applications. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to apply \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInsert capsules into the compost.  You can do this while repotting or planting but you can also apply by poking a hole in the compost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ab78257c-7fff-e5dc-bf49-ad0a1b5acea7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: One package of 200 capsules is enough for 20 pots with 12cm diameter or 8 pots with 20 cm diameter.  The product can be kept in the fridge, check the pack for use by date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ladybirdplantcare.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Contains 200 pearls","offer_id":52573092249938,"sku":"FGP-FGO-200","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/8813\/4994\/files\/Nematodepearlsonhand.jpg?v=1769512869"},{"product_id":"slug-control-nematodes-40-sqm","title":"Slug Control Nematodes (40 sqm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #37b083;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNemaslug Alternative\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eTreats 40 sqm - use when soil temperature is above 5°C.  This is a great alternative to Nemaslug, it works in exactly the same way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eWe supply packs of microscopic beneficial nematodes, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhasmarhabditis californica\u003c\/em\u003e, (eelworms) which are watered into pots or open ground.  This is a perishable product, do not buy in advance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eYou can read the application instructions \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/4573\/0117\/files\/40SQM_SLUG_NEMATODES.pdf?v=1750755822\" title=\"Instructions for applying slug nematodes (40 sqm)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlugs eat leaves, stems and roots of plants, weakening them and often causing them to die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey leave slimy trails over plants and soil, and are particularly devastating to seedlings and cuttings. Slugs leave their own individual scent trails so they can find their way home. There are other creatures (like caterpillars) who make big holes in leaves, but if you see the tell-tale slime, then slugs are the culprit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlugs come in many shapes and sizes and are commonplace around the garden, particularly in damp conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfestations are less serious in dry weather but tend to become a problem during prolonged rainy weather. An individual grey field slug has the potential to produce 90,000 grandchildren and has approximately 27,000 teeth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey live underground during the day, emerging at night to feed. One cubic metre of garden will on average contain up to 200 slugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eWe supply packs of microscopic beneficial nematodes, Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita, which are watered into pots or open ground with a watering can or hose. They enter the slug through a hole in its back while it is underground and poison it so that it will die within a few days underground, out of sight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ladybirdplantcare.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52573092282706,"sku":"ST40","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/8813\/4994\/files\/293421061519-0.jpg?v=1769512869"},{"product_id":"whitefly-control-encarsia","title":"Whitefly Control - Encarsia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNB This predator is only active at temperatures in excess of 18-20°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most effective treatment for whitefly is the parasite \"Encarsia\". It is supplied on small cards which can be hung up around your plants.  You can read the instructions for this product \u003ca title=\"Instructions for using whitefly control encarsia\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/4573\/0117\/files\/Whitefly_Cards.pdf?v=1750756195\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe smallest packs (5 \u0026amp; 10 cards) are only available March to mid September.  \u003cstrong\u003eBiological controls are not always kept in stock, they are ordered in fresh.  This can sometimes lead to a time lag between when you place the order and when it is despatched.  Order by 10am Monday for same week despatch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlasshouse whitefly are small white flying insects which lay eggs on the undersides of leaves. Whiteflies suck sap from their host plant and drop sticky secretions onto leaves below. Left uncontrolled they will overwhelm the plant, weakening it and flying around in huge numbers. Undersides of leaves become populated with Whiteflies adults and white eggs (scales).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhitefly are fairly inactive in cool temperatures over Winter, but multiply very quickly in warm Spring and Summer weather. They fly about at the slightest disturbance, like tiny moths, and may even create ghostly white clouds in the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncarsia works best with temperatures above 21°C but prefer cool glasshouse conditions below 25°C with 12hr+ daylight hours. Generally, this means introducing Encarsia from mid March to August, although it can be earlier or later with extra heat and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang cards on lower branches so that they may be in a slightly shady position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e5 cards should give good control for an average conservatory or small greenhouse. If you have a longstanding battle with whitefly follow up the initial treatment with a second introduction one weeks later.  If you have a low lever of whitefly or are using Encarsia as a preventative method then application can be every 2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentifying Whitefly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember whiteflies are nearly always moving. If you see white threads static on tops of the leaves, they are not whitefly but something else - very likely to be shed aphid skins dropped down from developing Aphid under leaves above. Or they could be thrips larvae. They are not \"whitefly\" unless body and wings are a ghostly white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glasshouse whitefly (\u003cem\u003eTrialeurodes vaporariorum\u003c\/em\u003e)is the most common. You can recognise them by their heart-shape profile when looked from above. Tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) have parallel wings which are longer, and when folded you can still see a strip of their back between the wings. There are up to 50 different species of whitefly in Europe, but from a gardeners point of view they are all plant pests.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Encarsia is very effective for the common glasshouse whitefly, it doesn't work so well for tobacco whitefly. It's therefore worth trying to identify what whitefly you have before treating. If you need any help identifying the whitefly you have then please don't hesitate to contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ladybirdplantcare.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"10 Cards","offer_id":52573092479314,"sku":"sku-40566583066687","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 cards","offer_id":52573092512082,"sku":"WFL-E2-CA-20","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 cards","offer_id":52573092544850,"sku":"sku-40566584279103","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 cards","offer_id":52573092577618,"sku":"sku-40189703585855","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/8813\/4994\/files\/WhiteFly500x345.jpg?v=1769512870"},{"product_id":"slow-release-sachets-for-thrips-amblyseius-cucumeris","title":"Slow Release Sachets for Thrips (Amblyseius cucumeris)","description":"\u003cp class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThrips Prevention - Thrips are very difficult to reach with chemical sprays but Amblyseius predator mites are small enough to find and eat them, release early as they control the first stages of the Thrips lifecycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese sachets contain a breeding colony of mites that crawl out slowly over a 4-6 week period and attack the larvae and pupae stages of Thrips.  You can read the instructions for use \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/4573\/0117\/files\/Thrips_Slow_Release_Sachets.pdf?v=1750754507\" title=\"Thrips sachets instruction sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside the sachets can be used all year round and pose no risk to pets or humans.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutside, for best results, introduce the \u003ci\u003eAmblyseius \u003c\/i\u003ein mid-May for frost-free glasshouses, or earlier where temperatures are constantly warm. \u003ci\u003eAmblyseius \u003c\/i\u003ewill survive on pollen from flowers until the young thrips start to appear and provide them with a preferred diet, thus preventing an infestation from taking hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product should be used in prevention of an outbreak so either around the time that you normally see Thrips or at the very first sign that they are present. 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The flies themselves are an unsightly nuisance but most of the damage is caused actually by their young. The small white larvae live in the compost and feed on the tender roots of plants and cuttings. They will also come to the surface to feed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need to control both the adults and the larvae or you will not break the cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the adults use the new eco yellow sticky traps, you get 5 (12cm x 5cm) traps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the larvae nematodes are watered onto deal with the larvae underground. Parasitic nematodes seek out suitable hosts by swimming in the thin film of water on soil particles, locating hosts by detecting carbon dioxide and other waste products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce they find a host, they enter the body cavity through the breathing or feeding systems, and release bacteria (Xenorhabdus). The bacteria kills the host within hours, and the nematodes grow and reproduce within the 'broth', which they produce. The next generation of infective juveniles leaves the dead host, and moves in search of fresh hosts.  You can read the nematode instructions \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Fungus gnat nematode instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/4573\/0117\/files\/Multitarget_Nematode_Mix.pdf?v=1750754762\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA second treatment of nematodes may be required depending on the level of infestation and the life cycle stage of the pest.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ladybirdplantcare.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"60sqm + 5 yellow traps","offer_id":52573093101906,"sku":"GFST-1","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/8813\/4994\/files\/fg_bundle.jpg?v=1769512872"},{"product_id":"leatherjacket-nematodes","title":"Leatherjacket Nematodes","description":"\u003cp\u003eSave your lawn from damage with these beneficial nematodes (\u003ci\u003eSteinernema feltiae).  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eBest used against leatherjackets in the later summer, soil must be above 10°C for application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold in 2 sizes.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrders placed by 10am Monday will be despatched later in the week.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ladybirdplantcare.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"100 sq metres (50 million nematodes)","offer_id":52573093134674,"sku":"FEL-ST-PK-L","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 sq metres (250 million nematodes)","offer_id":52573093167442,"sku":"FEL-ST-PK-X","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/8813\/4994\/files\/CraneFly.jpg?v=1769512870"},{"product_id":"60-sqm-sciarid-fly-fungus-gnat-nematodes","title":"60 sqm Sciarid Fly (Fungus Gnat) Nematodes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave your houseplants and seedlings from Sciarid fly\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFungus gnats\u003c\/span\u003e and larvae damage with our parasitic nematodes. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiological controls are not always kept in stock, they are ordered in fresh.  This can sometimes lead to a time lag between when you place the order and when it is despatched.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adult fungus gnats\/sciarid flies live on and around the compost surface of pots, more commonly indoors rather than outside. The flies themselves are an unsightly nuisance but most of the damage is caused actually by their young. The small white larvae live in the compost and feed on the tender roots of plants and cuttings. They will also come to the surface to feed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNematodes are more effective if the sciarid population is high. The nematodes are watered on, and attack the sciarid larvae underground. Parasitic nematodes seek out suitable hosts by swimming in the thin film of water on soil particles, locating hosts by detecting carbon dioxide and other waste products. Once they find a host, they enter the body cavity through the breathing or feeding systems, and release bacteria (Xenorhabdus). The bacteria kills the host within hours, and the nematodes grow and reproduce within the 'broth', which they produce. The next generation of infective juveniles leaves the dead host, and moves in search of fresh hosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read the instructions for the nematodes \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Fungus gnat nematode instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/4573\/0117\/files\/Multitarget_Nematode_Mix.pdf?v=1750754762\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCombine with yellow sticky traps for better control.  A second treatment may be required depending on the level of infestation and the life cycle stage of the pest.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ladybirdplantcare.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"60sqm (Steinernema Feltiae\/Carpocapsae mix)","offer_id":52573093200210,"sku":"SCI-NE-PK-S","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 x 60sqm packs (Steinernema Feltiae\/Carpocapsae mix)","offer_id":52573093232978,"sku":"SCI-NE-PK-M","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 60sqm packs (Steinernema Feltiae\/Carpocapsae mix)","offer_id":52573093265746,"sku":"SCI-NE-PK-L","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/8813\/4994\/files\/SciaridFly450x371.jpg?v=1769512870"},{"product_id":"slow-release-sachets-for-red-spider-mite-amblyseius-andersoni","title":"Slow release sachets for Red Spider Mite (Amblyseius Andersoni)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmblyseius Andersoni\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily used to prevent a spider mite infestation (especially in houseplants) or as an out of season control rather than as a solution for a bad infestation.   It's an excellent product for catching the spider mites as they come out of hibernation in the early spring. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sachets contain a breeding colony of mites that crawl out slowly over a period of 4-6 weeks stopping an infestation from taking hold.  If you already have spider mites in large numbers please use Phytoseiulus first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese predatory mites are widely used in commercial glasshouses to control unwanted plant pests.  \u003cem\u003eAmblyseius Andersoni \u003c\/em\u003eis used to treat different species of Red Spider Mite (\u003cem\u003eTetranychus spp. and Panonychus spp.) \u003c\/em\u003eFuchsia\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eGall Mites, Pear Blister Mites, Rust Mites, Boxus Mite and Thrips, it can tolerate a wide range of high and low temperatures 6°C to 40°C, making it a great early season control. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ladybirdplantcare.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"5 Sachets","offer_id":52573093331282,"sku":"RSM-AN-SH-XS","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 sachets","offer_id":52573093364050,"sku":"RSM-AN-SH-S","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Sachets","offer_id":52573093396818,"sku":"RSM-AN-SA-20","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 sachets","offer_id":52573093429586,"sku":"RSM-AN-SH-M","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Sachets","offer_id":52573093462354,"sku":"RSM-AN-SH-L","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/8813\/4994\/files\/Citrus_RSM_Sachet.jpg?v=1769512870"},{"product_id":"slug-control-nematodes-100-sqm","title":"Slug Control Nematodes 100 sqm","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; 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