Hb-Nematodes

Heterohabditis bacteriophora

Hb nematodes are microscopic, indigenous, naturally occurring nematodes of the species Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (Hb).

They are insect pathogens (pathogen=disease-causing), specializing in certain pests, and are used as beneficial insects in biological pest management.

Against which pests can Hb nematodes be used?

• Black vine weevil larvae (Otiorhynchus spp.)
• grubs of garden chafer, June beetle, welsh chafer, cockchafer, Japanese beetle
• Corn rootworm

Good to know.

Against many other pests our Sf-nematodes, Hd-nematodes or
Sc-nematodes are in use.

Our products with Hb nematodes: