11/02/2026
Hey farm friends! We get a ton of questions about how we control insect pests here on the farm without pesticides, so I thought this would be a great opportunity to share what we do!
We have learned through the years that it's always best to solve a problem before it happens and using nematodes is a great way to do this. These nematodes will prey on a large number of pests that require a stay in the soil as a part of their life cycle. By eliminating the pests before they leave the soil, we reduce how much time we will need to spend fighting them as adults.
We apply beneficial nematodes to the garden beds every other year in the early fall and have had great results from doing so. Research has shown that with healthy soil conditions, the nematodes will continue to thrive and work for years to come, but we apply them every other year just to be sure!
We purchase ours from ARBICO Organics and have been very pleased with their service and the results we achieve by using their products. If you have any questions, Arbico has a great website or feel free to reach out at 405-519-2498 and we will be happy to chat with you about these wonderful little beings!
