How Do You Kill Nematodes With Bleach And Ammonia?
Infestations of certain plant-eating nematodes can easily ruin a crop or garden. Spraying a bleach or ammonia solution directly on the leaves can kill some nematodes, but they will still be present in the roots and the soil. However, adding ammonia or bleach to the soil will kill beneficial creatures that keep soil healthy. A better method involves uprooting the plant and soaking it in bleach or ammonia solution, then replanting it in fresh soil. Carefully dig up the affected plant, keeping the roots intact. Shake loose soil from the plant. You can use a large paintbrush to brush away soil stuck to the roots. Dig up the soil in the immediate vicinity of the plant. The more soil you can replace, the better your chances of minimizing the infestation. Place the soil in garbage bags and dispose. In a bucket or tub, prepare an ammonia or bleach bath. If possible, use a 6.0 sodium hydrochlorite, unscented with no other additives. Mix the bleach or ammonia with water, approximately one part b
