LARVANEM - M

 

Unit of packaging

Heterorhabditis megidis (entomopathogenic nematode)

Pack size: blister in box

Contains: 50 million larvae (third stage) in inert carrying material

Large pack size: bag in box

Contains: 500 million larvae (third stage) in inert carrying material

For use in United Kingdom only

 

Preparation of solution

• put the contents of the package into a bucket containing 20 litres of water (15-20°C)
• stir well and leave the solution to soak for 5 minutes
• mix well again
• poor entire content through fine sieve into spray tank
• fill up with the required amount of water
• spray immediately after preparation
• use the whole package at once, the distribution of nematodes in the pack is not homogenous!

 

Target

Curculionids, such as the vine weevil Otiorhynchus sulcatus larvae.

 

Rates
LARVANEM -M	rate	m²/unit	interval (days)	frequency	remark
preventive	-	-	-	-	-
curative light	500.00/m²	100	-	1x	-
curative heavy	1.000.000/m²	50	-	1x	-

 

Application and dose

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON RATES:

• mix 50 Million nematodes per 7.5 m³ of compost
• apply 50 million nematodes on 100 metre row of crop

 

APPLICATION:

• with a watering-can, irrigation system, knapsack or motorized sprayer
• to avoid blockage, all filters should be removed
• use a maximum pressure of 5 bar
• the spray nozzle opening should be at least 1/2 mm (500 micron)
• spread the spraying solution evenly over the area to be treated
• continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank
• water the crop before and after application
• keep the soil moist for the first 2 weeks after application

 

Environmental conditions

• the humidity content of the soil must be high
• soil temperature between 10-25°C.

 

Storage and handling

• storage after receipt: see package for expiry date
• storage temperature: 2-6°C
• in the dark
• remove product from polystryrene outer for rapid cooling of content

 

Appearance

Larvae (third stage): size 0.7-0.8 mm

Other stages: develop inside host

 

Mode of action

The nematode enters the larva of the vine weevil via mouth, anus or respiratory openings and starts to feed. This causes specific bacteria to emerge from the intestinal tract of the nematode. These spread inside the insect and multiply very rapidly. The bacteria convert host tissue into products which can easily be taken up by the nematodes. The weevil larva dies within a few days.

 

Visual effect

Infected larvae colour orange-red to red-brown.

 

Important!

The introduction rates of this product should be adjusted to the mode of action of the product and the results that can be expected in the crop where the product is applied. Your local Koppert consultant or recognized distributor will be able to advise you further.

 

Only use products that are permitted in your country / state and crop.