--- product_id: 18484509 title: "Pot Popper - 8 Pouch" brand: "the environmental factor" price: "€ 55.97" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "The Environmental Factor" url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/18484509-pot-popper-8-pouch store_origin: FR region: France --- # 100% organic nematodes 8 bio-infusion pouches per pack eco-friendly, pesticide-free Pot Popper - 8 Pouch **Brand:** the environmental factor **Price:** € 55.97 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Say goodbye to gnats, hello to thriving plants! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pot Popper - 8 Pouch by the environmental factor - **How much does it cost?** € 55.97 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/18484509-pot-popper-8-pouch) ## Best For - the environmental factor enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted the environmental factor brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Slow-Release Power:** Gradual nematode infusion ensures persistent pest elimination, reducing repeat infestations over weeks. - β€’ **Sustainable & Safe:** 100% pesticide-free formula protects your plants, pets, and the planet without toxic chemicals. - β€’ **Natural Pest Assassin:** Harnesses beneficial nematodes to target fungus gnats, root aphids & thrips at multiple life stages. - β€’ **Effortless Application:** Simply drop sachets onto soilβ€”no mixing or irrigation needed for long-lasting pest control. - β€’ **Versatile Green Thumb Essential:** Perfect for container plants, greenhouses, hydroponics & outdoor potsβ€”one pouch per 5-gallon pot. ## Overview The Environmental Factor Nematodes Organic Insect Control Pot Popper delivers 8 bio-infusion pouches packed with naturally occurring nematodes that biologically eliminate fungus gnats, root aphids, and western flower thrips. This 100% pesticide-free, eco-friendly solution is easy to apply directly to soil in container plants, greenhouses, and hydroponic systems, providing slow-release, long-lasting pest control without harmful chemicals. ## Description Developing Green Solutions to Protect The Home & Agricultural Industry Since 1991. The Environmental Factor Inc. is a Canadian-based biotech company. We continue to pioneer the development of organic, high-performance, neonic-free biopesticide products customized for specific applications. Developing Green Solutions to Protect The Home & Agricultural Industry Since 1991. The Environmental Factor Inc. is a Canadian-based biotech company. We continue to pioneer the development of organic, high-performance, neonic-free biopesticide products customized for specific applications. Eco-Safe Pest Defense Visit the Store Eco-Safe Pest Defense Visit the Store Organic Care, Anywhere. Visit the Store Organic Care, Anywhere. The friendly choice! Visit the Store The friendly choice! Review: pretty good, slower acting than some other options, but safe and works well - I have a small jungle in my house. These work pretty darn well for fungus gnats. I ope nthe package and separate the balls. I put one ball every 2-3 cm of the surface of the soil. There are some other parasitic nematodes that work more quickly and efficiently, but for a more money. These are good as long as your plant isn't about to die from it's infestation and you aren't going to freak out about the fungus gnats flying around. If I want quick control, I would use this and another nematode product at the same time as applying this. The other works more quickly but these seem to last a little longer. These are MUCH better than using neem oil or some poison in your house. don't do that. Review: Works very well, just poor product label description - Since the reviews here are iffy and there are no easy better alternatives to these on desertcart, here is my review. Upon buying, you will get some pouches, which you need to put near at the top of the soil (in terrarium pots in my case) where there is space, next to your plant(s) that is suffering from gnats. I had 2 indoor open terrariums that had gnats, which kept multiplying, hence bought these to see if I could rid them. First, delivery was awesome, came on a Sunday morning without extra delivery fees. First 3-4 days: It will not be obvious to you at first if these pouches are making a difference. I couldn't see any of the nematodes and it was not obvious whether the little balls inside the pouches were the nematodes and, if so, how they are going to work. 1.5 weeks: I noticed that there were noticeably fewer (maybe 30% less?) gnats in my 2 terrariums. Since the gnats had previously multiplied at a rate that was noticeable every 3 or so days, I thought maybe the nematodes were working. The pouches didn't change in appearance. You are supposed to keep them damp, which I did. After a whole 2 weeks or so from applying these pouches: - In 1 terrarium (with 2 tiny plants inside), the gnats were gone! Amazing since that terrarium had been suffering from gnats for at least a month and my plants had visibly lost vigor due to those lousy insects. - in the other terrarium, there were no gnats flying about, though upon looking closely there was a few still inside on the soil. This was a big improvement since for that one, I had been killing around 7-20 gnats PER NIGHT before the pouches came. - I still had a good number of pouches left, which you are supposed to keep at a certain temperature range. Since I was worried that the pouches were too cold to keep in my frig but normal temperature in my house was too warm to keep these pouches "effective" long term, I decided to use up the remaining pouches on my (cilantro) plants outside on my deck that had gnats. - overall conclusion: these nematodes work. After they are done, you will know because the little balls look "dried up" (as opposed to moist balls). These nematodes do not move or look like animals at all, so you may wonder what the heck it was that you bought. However, it was clear they were effective because my gnats were gone and they did not just disappear by themselves. You just have to be patient; they will not work overnight but will need about 5-10 days. Be sure to keep the pouches moist. Last word: my terrarium that was especially previously gnat-infested became 95% gnat-free, but my plant never recovered, so after about another 3 weeks (in addition to 2 weeks w/ these pouches), I decided to give up on the wilted plant and put a new plant, with new soil, in the terrarium. So, lesson learned is to try to not have overly watered plants in the first place, otherwise curing becomes bothersome or not effective regardless. ## Features - ORGANIC INSECT CONTROL: Pot Popper is an advanced biological organic insect control for Fungus Gnats, Root Aphids & Western Flower Thrips in container plants. - EFFECTIVE NEMATODES: Contain a naturally occurring, beneficial nematode that seeks out the larval stages of fungus gnats & the adult & pupal stages of western flower thrips. - ECO-FRIENDLY PROTECTION: Effectively eliminates pests using natural ingredients, ensuring safety for plants, animals, and the environment. - MULTIPLE USAGE: Can be used in every environment from greenhouses to outside plant pots, and even in hydroponic systems. Use 1 pouch per 5-gallon pot & repeat application when changing growing media. - EASY TO USE: The product is applied by simply placing Pot Popper sachet at the recommended rate onto the soil. No pre-mixing, filtering or pre-irrigation is required. To apply, open the globe and drop the sachet onto the soil of your flower pots, hanging basket, or containers. It slowly releases nematodes into the soil for long-lasting control. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00WSDX4XC | | Best Sellers Rank | #63,815 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #111 in Beneficial Pest Control Insects | | Brand | The Environmental Factor | | Brand Name | The Environmental Factor | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 1,243 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00817504004225 | | Included Components | B00WSDX4XC | | Item Form | Capsules | | Item Type Name | Sf Nematodes | | Liquid Volume | 5 Gallons | | Manufacturer | The Environmental Factor Inc. | | Model Number | 4004222 | | Part Number | 4004222 | | Target Species | Insects | | UPC | 817504004225 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** The Environmental Factor - **Item Form:** Capsules - **Liquid Volume:** 5 Gallons - **Target Species:** Insects - **UPC:** 817504004225 ## Images ![Pot Popper - 8 Pouch - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71e40ro3SUL.jpg) ![Pot Popper - 8 Pouch - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91w+mB16L7L.jpg) ![Pot Popper - 8 Pouch - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OSa229QGL.jpg) ![Pot Popper - 8 Pouch - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91fzWF0NN2L.jpg) ![Pot Popper - 8 Pouch - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DRK282xFL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Could this product help with scale?** A: I dont think so - its supposed to work with Fungus gnat larvae in the growing medium and on thrips on the plants. My package arrived with no live nematodes or at least we could not detect any even under the microscope. **Q: Are they eggs or adult worms that are incapsulated in those small white balls? How can I tell if they have escaped from there and entered the soil?** A: They are little white balls of goodness that are hungry for fungus gnat larvae. They are in a paper bag and they do not turn into worms. I opened a couple of the packs to mix in with the dirt. They do their thing and pass away **Q: The instructions indicate one pouch is designed for a 5 gallon pot. I wanted to use them on smaller pots. Is this okay?** A: its okay, you can't really overdose, but if you want to safe money , just open the pouch and put the amount you want! **Q: Can I dissolve in water then pour into the ground around plant?** A: It stands within reason that if these things devolve quickly that you can use it in that way. Typical nematodes are applied by mixing the live nematode packet into agitated water, then water the plant with said wormy water. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ pretty good, slower acting than some other options, but safe and works well *by M***. on March 13, 2026* I have a small jungle in my house. These work pretty darn well for fungus gnats. I ope nthe package and separate the balls. I put one ball every 2-3 cm of the surface of the soil. There are some other parasitic nematodes that work more quickly and efficiently, but for a more money. These are good as long as your plant isn't about to die from it's infestation and you aren't going to freak out about the fungus gnats flying around. If I want quick control, I would use this and another nematode product at the same time as applying this. The other works more quickly but these seem to last a little longer. These are MUCH better than using neem oil or some poison in your house. don't do that. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works very well, just poor product label description *by D***A on August 13, 2016* Since the reviews here are iffy and there are no easy better alternatives to these on Amazon, here is my review. Upon buying, you will get some pouches, which you need to put near at the top of the soil (in terrarium pots in my case) where there is space, next to your plant(s) that is suffering from gnats. I had 2 indoor open terrariums that had gnats, which kept multiplying, hence bought these to see if I could rid them. First, delivery was awesome, came on a Sunday morning without extra delivery fees. First 3-4 days: It will not be obvious to you at first if these pouches are making a difference. I couldn't see any of the nematodes and it was not obvious whether the little balls inside the pouches were the nematodes and, if so, how they are going to work. 1.5 weeks: I noticed that there were noticeably fewer (maybe 30% less?) gnats in my 2 terrariums. Since the gnats had previously multiplied at a rate that was noticeable every 3 or so days, I thought maybe the nematodes were working. The pouches didn't change in appearance. You are supposed to keep them damp, which I did. After a whole 2 weeks or so from applying these pouches: - In 1 terrarium (with 2 tiny plants inside), the gnats were gone! Amazing since that terrarium had been suffering from gnats for at least a month and my plants had visibly lost vigor due to those lousy insects. - in the other terrarium, there were no gnats flying about, though upon looking closely there was a few still inside on the soil. This was a big improvement since for that one, I had been killing around 7-20 gnats PER NIGHT before the pouches came. - I still had a good number of pouches left, which you are supposed to keep at a certain temperature range. Since I was worried that the pouches were too cold to keep in my frig but normal temperature in my house was too warm to keep these pouches "effective" long term, I decided to use up the remaining pouches on my (cilantro) plants outside on my deck that had gnats. - overall conclusion: these nematodes work. After they are done, you will know because the little balls look "dried up" (as opposed to moist balls). These nematodes do not move or look like animals at all, so you may wonder what the heck it was that you bought. However, it was clear they were effective because my gnats were gone and they did not just disappear by themselves. You just have to be patient; they will not work overnight but will need about 5-10 days. Be sure to keep the pouches moist. Last word: my terrarium that was especially previously gnat-infested became 95% gnat-free, but my plant never recovered, so after about another 3 weeks (in addition to 2 weeks w/ these pouches), I decided to give up on the wilted plant and put a new plant, with new soil, in the terrarium. So, lesson learned is to try to not have overly watered plants in the first place, otherwise curing becomes bothersome or not effective regardless. ### ⭐ Only worked temporarily *by D***M on February 19, 2019* UPDATE: These nematodes worked at first but unfortunately after a couple of weeks the fungus gnats were back so clearly they did not have enough nematodes to eat all the fungus gnat larvae. I followed the instructions to the letter. I had two packs on one plant which has a pot that is about 8 inches in diameter and one pack each on my three other plants which have pots that are 5 inches in diameter. The plants are all in the same room and are the only plants in the house and they reside in a room in which the door is always shut. I did two applications, 5 days apart, making sure to give them a little water each day to keep them moist. In between the applications I had the nematodes stored in the refrigerator (as you're supposed to do). I've had to place an order for Scanmask Beneficial Nematodes, which I've used twice previously and in those cases the fungus gnat problem was eradicated quickly and permanently. These were cheaper and I have such a small amount of soil that needs to be treated so I figured I would try these. Too bad it ended up being a waste of money. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I bought a few indoor house plants recently and they were infested with fungus gnats. I put one pack of the beneficial nematodes on each plant and watered the packet and the fungus gnats were gone within two days. I tried to kill as many as I could see flying around after installing the packets. I picked the packets up off of the soil after 5 days and noticed the packets were empty so clearly the nematodes migrate from the packet into the soil after being watered. I had purchased beneficial nematodes twice previously from Amazon many years ago and they came in a Styrofoam cup mixed in with soil. The advantage of having them shipped in soil is you can spread them over many more plants. For my purposes, the nematodes in these little packets packaged inside of a plastic "egg" was convenient as I only had four plants that needed attention. If you have more plants you will probably want to find nematodes that are shipped in a container with soil so you can apply a small amount to each plant. The nematodes are very efficient and really wipe out the fungus gnat larvae quickly as long as they're alive when you get them. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Environmental Factor Nematodes Organic Insect Control Pot Popper, Controls Fungus Gnats, Root Aphids & Western Flower Thrips - 100% Pesticide free, 8 Infusion Bio-Pouches Per Popper - 40 Pack Fungus Gnat Traps for House Indoor, Fungus Traps Fruit Fly Traps for Indoors Gnats Sticky Traps for Plants Yellow Sticky Traps for Gnats - The Environmental Factor NemaKnights Slow-Release Nematodes - Biological Pest Control for Fungus Gnats, Thrips, & Whiteflies, Easy Shakeable Granules (280g, Treats Up to 50 Planters) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fr/products/18484509-pot-popper-8-pouch](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/18484509-pot-popper-8-pouch) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*