The launch of ICL ’s new Seeka reach of beneficial nematodes in the UK is the accelerator behind the company ’s new one - full stop - shop for Black Vine Weevil dominance - offer a programmed IPM advance to controlling this potentially devastating pest .
add on ICL ’s conventional chemical pesticides range , Vine Weevil Seeka contains Heterorhabditis bacteriophora good nematodes ( 85 % ) and is recommended for use in UK soil or container - grown crops when soil temperature are between 12 ° C - 30 ° century for at least two weeks after software .
“ Vine Weevil Seeka is part of our new programmed IPM approach shot to vine weevil ascendance featuring advice on cultural controls , plus beneficial nematode and compatible chemical controls such as Exemptor , ” explains ICL ’s sale ontogenesis manager Martin Donnelly .
“ Customers entering in to a contract with ICL will be provide with access to meaningful grime temperature data point throughout the year . Temperature is decisive to achiever with beneficial nematode controls . Through a web of temperature loggers on nurseries throughout the UK , our customers will have access to full-bodied , real time temperature information . Supported by our countrywide squad of BASIS qualified technical expanse sale managers , growers will have it away when the time is right to flip from a low-down temperature nematode control condition to the more stinting Vine Weevil Seeka .
“ As thing stand up , there is a fair amount of discombobulation on baby’s room on how to optimise good nematode performance in compliments to diligence , temperature requirements and even reposition . Our young one - stop - shop for vine weevil control will offer a 52 week program approach covering the whole grow time of year , with growers benefitting directly from the living of our experient squad . ”
To maximise the effectiveness of the Seeka range , ICL has launch Transporter – a blend of wetting agent that optimises water , and hence nematode , distribution in the growing media .
“ Rigorously tested , Transporter is guaranteed to be compatible with good nematode species , ” says Martin Donnelly . “ We shall be bolting on other IPM compatible vine weevil ascendance ware in the futurity . ”
The Modern Seeka range for the UK also let in Fungus Gnat Seeka . Containing Steinernema feltiae , it provide control of fungus gnats ( Sciaridae spp ) as well as Western Flower Thrips .
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