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Nematodes (also sometimes known as roundworms) are often considered to be a natural method of treating grub and other small pest infestations - a chemical-free alternative that can help free your garden from all manner of unwelcome visitors.

If you’ve found yourself with a leatherjacket infestation in your lawn, you may be wondering whether or not you could use nematodes for lawn pest control - we’re afraid the short answer to that question is no.

Nematodes can be quite hit and miss when it comes to taking care of pests living on your lawn - other, more effective methods of pest control are available. Although we’d advise against the use of nematodes as a method of lawn pest control, keep reading to find out more about nematodes and how they can be used to try and treat leatherjacket infestations.