Beneficial Nematodes

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with Retaliate – BN Series Beneficial Nematodes

Our Retaliate BN series of products consists of proprietary formulations of naturally occurring insect-parasitic nematodes. All of our strains are cultivated and distributed domestically for fast, worry-free delivery. Eliminate your destructive pests efficiently, naturally and safely with no toxic runoff or harmful chemicals.

Beneficial Nematodes attack pests by entering the body of its host and releasing symbiotic bacteria that enters the blood stream causing septicemia, which kills the pest. Asymmetry offers select strains of beneficial nematodes to address specific insects. These nematodes and their associated bacteria are highly adapted to only target specific hosts while being harmless and non-toxic to plants, animals and people. As an added bonus, no personal protective equipment is needed for application.

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Retaliate – BN/SR

Targets Weevils

This naturally occurring insect parasitic nematode (Steinernema riobrave) controls Citrus Root Weevil (Diaprepes abbreviates), Leaf Notcher (Artipus floridanus) and Blue Green Weevil (Pachnaeus spp.). Designed for 5- 10 acre treatment.

Retaliate – BN/SC

Targets Ground Dwelling
Insects & Borers

This unmodified, insect parasitic nematode (Steinernema carpocapsae) controls a wide range of insect pests – contact us to discuss. Dosages vary depending on pest species, infestation levels, and environmental factors. Consult your Account representative for pest specific dosages.

Retaliate – BN/HB

Targets Grubs

This genetically pure, insect parasitic nematode (Heterorhabditis bacteriophora) controls White Grubs, including the European Chafer Grub (Rhizotrogus majalis), Japanese Beetle Grub (Popillia japonica), and Oriental Beetle Grub (Exomala orientalis).

Retaliate – BN/SF

Targets Thrips

This naturally occurring insect parasitic nematode (Steinernema feltiae) controls Thrips (Frankliniella sp.), fungus gnats (Bradysia sp) and Fruit Flies (Drasophylla). Dosages vary depending on pest species, infestation levels, and environmental factors. Consult your Account representative for pest specific dosages

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Production and Quality Control

Asymmetry’s Retaliate B/N series of products are a specific range of Beneficial Nematodes which include Steinernema and Heterorhabditis species. These species, known as Entomopathogenic Nematodes or EPNs, have a life cycle comprised of the egg stage, four juvenile stages, and the adult stage. Both Steinernema and Heterorhabditis have a free-living third stage juvenile (J3), termed a dauer juvenile, that is, the infective stage and is therefore also called an IJ. These IJs harbor a symbiotic bacterium that plays an essential role in subsequent stages of the life cycle.

The production of EPNs is considered unique in fermentation methods. The multi-staged production begins with the fermentation of the symbiote bacteria, which is unique to each Beneficial Nematode. Then, the second stage involves the growth and production of the Nematode.

Our advanced production methods of the Retaliate B/N range focus on meeting the demands of our customers. We choose to produce our Nematodes in multiple small batches – rather than a single large-scale batch – to ensure that a failure in one batch, does not interfere with our ability to meet order demands.

Nematode worm moves among numerous clusters of bacteria and microorganisms under microscope.

close up of scientists filling test tube in lab

Product Quality and Quality Control are of the upmost importance to us. Our quality control steps include:

Health, counts and genetic analysis of the symbiote bacteria
Standardization using specific concentrations and purity
Inoculation of EPNs and measuring growth rates
Harvesting and separation of infective juvenile stage
Counting and purity testing in final product
Cold room packaging and proper storage temperature

Asymmetry is well-versed in fermentation and equipped to perform DNA analysis of our target organisms. We pride ourselves in our commitment to quality at every step along the way. This ensures the maximum number of IJ nematodes in every tray we deliver.

As living organisms, Beneficial Nematodes are also sensitive to distribution times. Our location in the southeastern United States (Atlanta, GA), reduces shipping times and allows us to more effectively serve our customers all across North America

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Precisely Target Pests – Sustainably

with Retaliate – BN Series Beneficial Nematodes