Seeka application advice

from IPM - Vine Weevil Control - Full Season Security

Vine Weevil Seeka CT

Application advice

Depending on what you are trying to achieve with your nematode application, you have a few different options in terms of how you apply. Application is crucial for the efficacy of nematodes and can be the cause of the product being ineffectual. Over the next few pages are examples of these methods with best practice for each for you to maximise the protection of your plants.

Knapsack /pump sprayer

• Premix nematodes with water (normally 10 L) in a separate bucket to create a stock solution • Ensure nematode formulation is fully dispersed - Add more water if necessary - Agitate stock solution regularly • Immediately take a fraction (x)* of the stock solution, add to the tank and fill with water to the required level • Apply to an equivalent section of the area to be treated at the appropriate rate (see product label) • Ensure diluted product remains agitated throughout application - Repeat applications until the whole area is treated - Irrigate immediately after application (except for foliar applications)

Dosing unit

• Set the injection rate on dosing unit (normally 1%) • Considering the injection rate, area to treat and recommended rates, calculate the number of nematodes and volume of water required in a concentrated bucket (stock solution)

Ensure the stock solution remains agitated throughout the application

• Immediately apply to the whole area • Irrigate immediately after application (except for foliar applications)

*Please refer to product information sheet and label incorporated with delivery of product.

Irrigation

• Premix nematodes with water (normally 10 L) in a separate bucket to create a stock solution • Ensure nematode formulation is fully dispersed - Add more water if necessary - Agitate stock solution regularly • Immediately take a fraction (x)* of the stock solution, add to the tank and fill with water to the required level • Apply to an equivalent section of the area to be treated at the appropriate rate (see product label) • Ensure diluted product remains agitated throughout application - Repeat applications until the whole area is treated • Irrigate immediately after application (except for foliar applications)