Fly & Flea Rx

Fly & Flea Rx - is a bio control product that is composed of single species of beneficial nematode. It is applied to moist soil or manure. It very effective and long lasting, up to 3 to 4 months in most circumstances. Fly & Flea Rx  attacks the eggs, larva, pupae of Flies and Fleas in the moist soil or manure. This product is ideal for a person with dogs and cats that wants effective and long lasting control of fleas with the added control of filth flies. Superior fly control is also achieved when combined with the Fly Destroyer. The Soil Pest Rx  Beneficial Nematodes products should always be very fresh to maintain their high quality and vitality. When picked up at your garden center they should have been refrigerated.

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Care & Handling
KEEP REFRIGERATED - until you are ready to use them. Use before the expiration date.
DO NOT FREEZE - you will kill them, you may refrigerate them for a few days before you use them.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO HEAT - you will “cook” them. Soil Pest Rx  Beneficial Nematodes on sponges cannot take the heat for more than a few hours. Do not leave packages exposed to direct heat above 85 degrees F.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO SUNLIGHT - it will sterilize them within minutes and kill them shortly there after.
REMEMBER TO WATER - you need to drench the soil in the area you are applying Soil Pest Rx Beneficial Nematodes. Contact with dry surfaces may kill them. They are creatures that depend on moisture to help them move through the soil to search out and kill the pests that are causing problems to your plants.
ALWAYS USE THE ENTIRE PACKAGE - once the seal is broken it would be difficult to maintain the product quality and its effectiveness.
HOW MANY TO USE ? - the established and proven science regarding the use of beneficial nematodes for pest control continues to conclusively show that in most circumstances you need to apply 15,000 (Flea control).
Do not be fooled by suggested rates on any competing brand labels that suggest 1,000,000 per 1,000 to 3,000 square feet. Such claims cannot be supported by any of the current credible scientific evidence developed & gathered through research at leading universities and nematode producers.

How Do I Apply the Fly & Flea Rx ?

Soil Pest Rx  Application

1) Prepare to make your application in the early morning or late afternoon, strong sunlight will sterilize or kill them.

2) Do not apply to dry soils or dry grass. It is best to wet the area to be treated for a few minutes and then make your application.

3) Remember the minimum amount you want is 15,000 (Fleas) to 20,000 (Cutworms & Grubs) per square feet, in most circumstances. If in doubt then measure the area to be applied to make sure you have at least the minimum amount required to get effective control of your pest problem.

4) Fill your Applied Bio Pest, Ortho or Gillmore sprayer with un-softened water to halfway mark. Remove the package Soil Pest Rx  from your cooler or refrigerator and place them into the hose end sprayer or tank sprayer you will use to make the application. Secure the lid tightly and shake for a minute or so. Then fill to “full level” mark on the sprayer. Let the applicator sit for 15 to 20 minutes, OUT OF SUNLIGHT.

MAKE SURE THE FILTER SCREEN IS 

REMOVED FROM THE STEM OF SPRAYER

5) After that and prior to the application turn on your sprinkler system and apply up to 1/2 inch of water. For most systems this is about 5 to 10 minutes. DRY & HOT SURFACES WILL RESULT IN THE DEATH OF Soil Pest Rx .

6) When using a Ortho dial sprayers put the setting on 2 1/2. When using a Gillmore sprayer set the dial to number #5. Then attach to a hose and apply Soil Pest Rx . After completing the first coverage pass repeat process until the area you want to treat has been properly covered.

7) There may be some Soil Pest Rx  solution still left in the applicator so fill the unit halfway up and reapply the remaining solution to the treated areas. If you are using sponge packed Soil Pest Rx . Remove the sponge from the applicator and dispose of it in the garbage

8) After completion of the application turn on your sprinkler system and apply 1/2 to 1 inch of water. For most sprinkler systems this is about 10 to 15 minutes. You now done soil pest control for the next 4 to 6 months for most mild or temperate regions and the whole growing season for colder climates.

Fly & Flea Rx  and Fly Destroyer  are Trademarks of Applied Bio Pest. Copyright 2000 Applied Bio Pest, all rights reserved. Please call Chris or Jamie at (805) 984 9224 or go to our question and answer forum at our web site biopest.com with any questions you may have 6am to 10pm (PST) every day.