#$%^&*AU2012101627A420121213.pdf#####ABSTRACT The present invention relates to a composition and method for the control of soil-borne invertebrate pests such as nematodes. In particular, the present invention relates to a method 5 of controlling soil-borne invertebrate pests comprising the step of depositing a composition comprising at least 30% v/v compost and at least 1% v/v soil amendment agent into one or more trenches.