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For temperature of below 12°C ask your ICL Technical Area Sales manager about cold temperature nematodes available through 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.
| 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 thrower 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
Advised application method
Drench application: preferred method, especially where crop canopy is dense.
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 Vine Weevil Seeka ask your distributor
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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.