Seeka is a range of beneficial nematodes, powered by BASF technology, which helps ornamental growers reduce the risk of damage from pests which feed on their plants. Targeting specific pests such as vine weevil and fungus gnats, ICL’s Seeka looks to supplement our chemical portfolio providing growers with a one stop shop for all their plant protection needs, when it comes to these pests.
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Guidelines and usage
When you buy ICL products, you also receive quality advice and support from ICL’s technical experts both in person and online. We aim to provide customers with the ‘best in class’ advice and support to help maximise plant quality throughout the growing season. Should you wish to find out more about how ICL can help you, call your Technical Area Sales Manager (see back page) or go online to our dedicated plant protection and biologicals web page www.icl-protect.com
• Nematodes should be applied when the target pest is present • Avoid applications in direct sunlight (nematodes are killed by UV light) • Apply in wet and humid conditions • Evening applications are best • Majority of application equipment suitable for nematode application • Remove all fine filters (50 mesh - equivalent to 0.3mm - or smaller) • Do not exceed 300 psi/20 bar/2000 kPa pump pressure • Nozzle aperture should be greater than 0.5mm • Suitable nozzles should produce a medium or coarse spray at the intended application pressure
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Vine Weevil Seeka
04 What is a nematode?
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Fungus Gnat Seeka
05
Nematode life cycle
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Transporter
06
Application methods
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ICL Technical Advisors
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Vine Weevil Seeka CT
02
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Introduction
Increase nematode performance with ICL’s exclusive penetrant Transporter See Page 19
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