Fungus Gnat Seeka

Also available from ICL

Fungus Gnat Seeka, powered by BASF technology, is based on the beneficial nematode Steinernema Feltiae. It provides control of fungus gnat larvae (Sciaridae spp. or more commonly known as Sciarid Fly) as well as Western Flower Thrips.

Product Profile

Active ingredients Nematodes: species Steinernema feltiae Volume Varies on pot volume (please see label)

Dose

Varies on volume (please see label)

Target pests

Fungus gnat Larvae (Sciaridae spp.) and Western Flower Thrips Soil temperature Between 10oC and 30oC Application window When fungus gnat or Western Flower Thrips are present

Application advice

• Soil or media temperatures should be between 10°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 fungus gnat 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 • For information relating to which chemicals are compatible with Fungus Gnat Seeka ask your distributor

Benefits

• Fast and effective natural control • The most robust and efficacious nematode product on the market for fungus gnat control • Control achieved at all times when the pest larvae are active • No pest resistance problems • Gives high levels of control between 10°C - 30°C

Advised application method

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

Fungus Gnat Seeka can also protect your crops against Western Flower Thrips when applied as a foliar spray

IPM calendar

Fungus Gnat control | Protected heated >12 ° production | Nursery stock/herbaceous perennials

Monitor your crops - To monitor your crops effectively for fungus gnat (Sciarid) ICL recommend the use of yellow sticky traps to monitor population. Available at all good horticultural distributors.

Year Round

Week 10

Week 26

Week 33

Week 36 Fungus Gnat Seeka 50 million treats 100 m2 or 250 million treats 500 m2 (potted plants) Fungus Gnat Seeka 50 million treats 100 m2 or 250 million treats 500 m2 (potted plants) Fungus Gnat Seeka 50 million treats 100 m2 or 250 million treats 500 m2 (potted plants) Fungus Gnat Seeka 50 million treats 100 m2 or 250 million treats 500 m2 (potted plants)

Spring/Summer

Week 6

Week 12

Week 17

Week 22 Fungus Gnat Seeka 50 million treats 100 m2 or 250 million treats 500 m2 (potted plants) Fungus Gnat Seeka 50 million treats 100 m2 or 250 million treats 500 m2 (potted plants) Fungus Gnat Seeka 50 million treats 100 m2 or 250 million treats 500 m2 (potted plants) Fungus Gnat Seeka 50 million treats 100 m2 or 250 million treats 500 m2 (potted plants)

Autumn/Winter

Week 33

Week 39

Week 44 Fungus Gnat Seeka 50 million treats 100 m2 or 250 million treats 500 m2 (potted plants) Fungus Gnat Seeka 50 million treats 100 m2 or 250 million treats 500 m2 (potted plants) Fungus Gnat Seeka 50 million treats 100 m2 or 250 million treats 500 m2 (potted plants)

Fungus Gnat Control

All plans for fungus gnat control comprise of using our Fungus Gnat Seeka nematode product applied at intervals throughout the year. The plans have been designed to coincide with pest activity which can be anytime throughout the season in protected/ heated (>12 °) production.

Did you know?

Hypoaspis mites can be used in conjunction with Fungus Gnat Seeka to reduce levels of Sciarid Larvae.

These programmes are for

example purposes only. Please speak to your ICL Technical Area Sales Manager for a personalised programme for your nursery