Can nematodes be dangerous to people and/or pets?

Nematodes (also known as nematodes) are microscopic worms that live underground. These worms are used to combat various pests in a natural way. Many people therefore wonder whether nematodes can be harmful to people, pets and/or plants. In this blog we will discuss the answers!

What are nematodes?

Nematodes are the natural enemies of many pests in nature, such as snails and grubs. The nematodes use these pests as food to stay alive. If you suffer a lot from pests, nematodes can be an ideal solution as a natural pesticide.

You can buy these nematodes online , mix them with water and then spread them in your garden. When the pests, their food source, are gone, the nematodes will disappear again on their own.

Are nematodes dangerous to humans?

In general, most nematodes are not dangerous to humans. Most nematodes live in the soil or in fresh water. People usually come into contact with nematodes by handling contaminated soil or water, or by consuming food contaminated with nematodes. In most cases, these nematodes do not cause harm to humans.

Are nematodes dangerous to pets?

In general, nematodes do not pose an immediate danger to pets. Most species of nematodes are specifically aimed at infecting and killing insect larvae in soil, and they have no tendency to attack or cause harm to pets.

However, as with any other organism, there may be exceptions depending on the species of nematode and the specific conditions. Some nematodes can potentially be harmful to pets if consumed in large quantities, but this is rare.

For example, if you have cats, dogs or rabbits that spend a lot of time in the garden, you don't have to worry. Nematodes are not a major threat to your pets.

So...are they harmful?

The answer is no! Nematodes are not harmful to people and pets . This is of course an exception, such as certain types of nematodes, but we do not sell them. Another exception is when nematodes are consumed in large quantities, but this is of course rare. Nematodes are ideal for combating pests in your garden!