Vine Weevil Seeka

Vine Weevil Seeka, powered by BASF technology, is based on the beneficial nematode Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (82%) and an inert carrier with water (18%). It provides control of vine weevil larvae (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) present in soil or container-grown crops.

Product Profile

Active ingredients Nematodes: species Heterorhabditis bacteriophora Volume Varies on pot volume (please see label)

Dose

Varies on volume (please see label)

Target pests

Vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) Soil temperature Between 12oC and 30oC Application window When vine weevil larvae are present

Benefits

• Fast and effective natural control • The most robust and efficacious nematode product on the market for vine weevil larvae control • Control always achieved when the pest larvae are active • No pest resistance problems • Gives high levels of control between 12°C - 30°C

Application advice

• Soil or media temperatures should be between 12°C and 30°C for at least two weeks after application • The soil or media should be moist • Routinely treat new material coming onto the nursery that may contain vine weevil larvae • If product is applied over foliage, irrigate immediately with water to wash the nematodes into the growing media

Precautions

• Agitate nematodes constantly during application • Do not use product if past expiry date or incorrectly stored (do not freeze) • For information relating to which chemicals are compatible with Vine Weevil Seeka ask your distributor

Advised application method

Drench application: preferred method, especially where crop canopy is dense