I was not able to find anyplace that sold nematodes in small amounts. The best price I was able to get was on Home Depot's web site.

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Also check shipping costs. On some sites the shipping charges were higher than the cost of the nematodes. For example: I found a site that had nematodes for $15.00, but charged $50.00 for shipping.

If you lived nearby, I'd give you some of mine. I have enough for about 5000 bins.

sbryce:
I saw that one from the HD site but was hesitant because it said to combat rootworm, cutworm. What about OUR worm?

Re. the nematodes you bought, I thought they have a short life, even in the fridge.

Thanks for answers!
First question-are you happy with the fly control effects?
I guess the shipping is because they are mailed chilled overnight or something?
I wonder what would happen if you just mailed a few in a ziploc? most organisms create some kind of spore, seed or egg to revive their heirs after a die off, as in the winter.
I could send you a self addressed postage paid envelope and bag
if you interested in this as an experiment.
Without flies, vermicomposting could become a lot more popular.I hope to share with the local organizations who promote it.Green progress!

Answers:

1) I have had the nematodes less than 1 week. It is too early to tell how well they are working. I have been vacuuming a LOT of flies off the walls today.

2) You are correct about the shipping. Home Depot ships ground and does not charge for the shipping, but for some reason mine were sent second day air.

3) I have no idea what would happen if you mailed them via USPS in a ziplock.

4) I am not impossible to find, if you look, but you need just a little more information than is available on this forum. I don't want to post my contact info here. I have a lot more nematodes than I need.

(hint: I'm NOT a Hollywood actor, but if you look for one on Google, you will find me first.)

And for ottis11, they don't harm composting worms. They are the same nematodes you would buy anywhere else to control fungus gnats. The nematodes I bought will live 6 months in the refrigerator.

Thanks! I am not sure which actor, I did try
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if you "send a message to" rather than post to a "wall" it is invisible except to the account holder
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