Putting an end to the Black Reign

32 years of Millipede invasion every autumn is way too much. We've taken steps ........

Step 1 - Order Nematode kit from Bug Central and collect 600 live millipedes

Step 2 - Order arrives

Step 3 - read 16 page online instruction manual

Step 4 - cut 2 layers of absorbent paper for each of the 40 Petri dishes supplied

Step 5 - Place nematode gel into the middle of each dish

Step 6 - Add 8-10ml water and a sprinkle of supplied nematode food to each dish and wait 24-48

Step 7 - Add 15 live millipedes to each dish, replace lid and wait 24 -48 hour

Step 8 - Release nematode infected millipedes into the garden and wait 12 -24 months!

That Pretty Much Covers It

2013

2016

This one had us stumped for many years!

Before 

After

Cousin Itt

Cousin It (Itt) Sheoak /Casuarina glauca 

Looking quite comfortable and at home here!