Introduction

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.

The ICL difference

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

Guidelines and usage

•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

Contents

02 Introduction 04 What is a nematode? 05 Nematode life cycle 06 Application methods 10 Vine Weevil Seeka CT 12 Vine Weevil Seeka 16 Fungus Gnat Seeka 19 Transporter 20 ICL Technical Advisors Increase nematode performance with ICL’s exclusive penetrant Transporter See Page 19

Seeka Benefits

• Two distinct products for use on specific pests • Reliable performance • Easy application methods • Persistent in the growing media for medium term control

• Safe to crops, users and the environment

• No re-entry interval required • Suitable for IPM practices • Suitable for organic growing