{"title":"Pest Management Inputs","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome amendments feed the soil and make life harder for pests and pathogens at the same time. They work in different ways: chitin from crustacean shell and insect frass triggers the plant's own defence response, while seed meals such as neem, karanja and mustard carry compounds that deter soil pests or act as a biofumigant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone of these are a substitute for a pesticide, and none work instantly. They are inputs you build into a soil so the system is more resilient over a season. Application timing matters, particularly for mustard seed meal, which needs to break down before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crustacean-meal","title":"Crustacean Meal","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrustacean Meal is a unique, marine-derived fertiliser made from the shells of crabs, prawns, and lobsters — dried and processed through our custom equipment to yield a pasteurised, graded product that's clean and ready to use straight in the garden. This is the crème de la crème of soil ingredients: while some vendors offer discarded remains at premium prices, or worse, factory-farmed imported shrimp passed off as crustacean meal, ours comes from a food-grade source first, then undergoes our full custom drying and processing chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout feature is chitin content — significantly higher than insect frass — which elicits a systemic acquired resistance (SAR) immune response in plants, helping to protect them from pests, diseases, and environmental stresses. Alongside the chitin, crustacean meal delivers 20% calcium for strong cell walls and improved plant structure, plus a slow-release NPK feed that breaks down gradually over time. It's a genuine multi-purpose amendment that builds both fertility and plant resilience simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soil Supply Co.","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":48918018982128,"sku":"CRUSTACEAN-500G","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":48918019014896,"sku":"CRUSTACEAN-1KG","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5kg","offer_id":48918019047664,"sku":"CRUSTACEAN-2.5KG","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":48918019080432,"sku":"CRUSTACEAN-5KG","price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/1262\/6416\/files\/crustacean-meal-597291.jpg?v=1772156927"},{"product_id":"insect-frass","title":"Insect Frass","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsect Frass is a unique, chitin-rich amendment that delivers balanced NPK nutrition alongside genuine pest and disease prevention properties. Our insect frass is produced under strict, controlled conditions to maximise nutrient content and microbial load, then specially composted to boost populations of beneficial microbes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes insect frass stand out is its chitin content. Chitin is liberated predominantly via chitinase enzymes produced by soil microbes, and the presence of chitin itself supports the ongoing production of these enzymes — meaning regular use continually bolsters enzyme activity in your soil. Chitin elicits an immune response from the plant via its SAR (Systemic Acquired Resistance). Its real strength is in raising pest resilience and overall plant immunity — driven by that chitin content, much like our crustacean meal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soil Supply Co.","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":48918020129008,"sku":"INSECT-500G","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":48918020161776,"sku":"INSECT-1KG","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5kg","offer_id":48918020194544,"sku":"INSECT-2.5KG","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":48918020227312,"sku":"INSECT-5KG","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/1262\/6416\/files\/insect-frass-512989.jpg?v=1772156791"},{"product_id":"neem-meal","title":"Neem Meal","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeem Meal is a nutrient-rich, plant-based soil food made from the ground seeds of the neem tree after oil extraction. With a balanced NPK profile, it serves as both a genuine fertiliser and a biological powerhouse — feeding plants while delivering a suite of compounds that benefit the entire soil ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets neem meal apart is its five key bioactive compounds: nimbin, salannin, meliantrol, azadiractone, and azadirachtin. These have demonstrated insecticidal, nematicidal, and fungicidal properties, making neem meal a cornerstone of any integrated pest management approach. It's high in carbon, supporting soil structure and drainage, and is a powerful stimulant for beneficial soil biology. Pairs exceptionally well with karanja meal — the two share similarities but are distinct ingredients with unique synergy when used together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soil Supply Co.","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":48918020423920,"sku":"NEEM-500G","price":6.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":48918020456688,"sku":"NEEM-1KG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5kg","offer_id":48918020489456,"sku":"NEEM-2.5KG","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":48918020522224,"sku":"NEEM-5KG","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/1262\/6416\/files\/neem-meal-483760.jpg?v=1772156759"},{"product_id":"karanja-meal","title":"Karanja Meal","description":"\u003cp\u003eKaranja Meal is a powerhouse organic soil food derived from the seeds of Pongamia pinnata, an evergreen leguminous tree. The seeds are pressed for their valuable oil, then dried, crushed, and graded to produce this nutrient-dense meal — sometimes called karanja cake. Often mentioned alongside neem meal, the two share similarities in their effects but are distinct ingredients with unique synergy when used together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaranja meal is much loved by earthworms and soil microbes alike, rapidly being broken down and assimilated into the soil food web. It also delivers complementary IPM benefits, helping prevent problematic pests like fungus gnats in much the same way neem does. Anecdotally, growers using this ingredient have reported increases in flavour and oil production. Unlike neem, there's no strong odour — karanja carries only a very mild, nutty aroma, making it far more pleasant to work with indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soil Supply Co.","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":48918021275888,"sku":"KARANJA-500G","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":48918021308656,"sku":"KARANJA-1KG","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5kg","offer_id":48918021341424,"sku":"KARANJA-2.5KG","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":48918021374192,"sku":"KARANJA-5KG","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/1262\/6416\/files\/IMG-7933.png?v=1772156619"},{"product_id":"mustard-seed-meal","title":"Mustard Seed Meal","description":"\u003cp\u003eMustard Seed Meal is the defatted meal left after pressing oil from mustard seed (Brassica and Sinapis species), and it works on two fronts. As it breaks down in moist soil, naturally occurring glucosinolates are hydrolysed into isothiocyanates — the same pungent compounds behind mustard's bite — which act as a natural biofumigant, suppressing plant-parasitic nematodes and soilborne fungi without synthetic chemicals. At the same time it's a high-protein, nitrogen-rich meal that feeds the following crop as it mineralises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes mustard seed meal a genuine dual-purpose input: a pre-plant soil cleanse and a nitrogen feed in one. It suits growers managing disease or nematode pressure in beds, no-till plots or reused living soil, and slots neatly into a reset between cycles. Because its biofumigant action doesn't discriminate between good and bad, it's worked into bare soil ahead of planting rather than around living roots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soil Supply Co.","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":49978005651696,"sku":"MUSTARD-500G","price":6.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":49978005684464,"sku":"MUSTARD-1KG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5kg","offer_id":49978005717232,"sku":"MUSTARD-2.5KG","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":49978005750000,"sku":"MUSTARD-5KG","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/1262\/6416\/files\/mustardseedmeal.png?v=1783317038"}],"url":"https:\/\/soilsupply.co\/collections\/pest-management.oembed","provider":"Soil Supply Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}