nema-green®
NEMATODES AGAINST COCKCHAFER GRUBS
Nematode-Mix of Steinernema spp. and Heterorhabditis spp. for the biological control of cockchafer grubs (Melolontha melolontha) in turf, nurseries and grassland.
| Active ingredient | Steinernema spp. + Heterorhabditis spp. |
| Formulation | Wettable powder |
| Package sizes | 750 mio. |
| Shelf life | 6 weeks |
APPLICATION OF NEMA-GREEN® COCKCHAFER
nema-green® is dispersed in water and applied to moist soil with conventional spraying equipment or irrigation systems. The dose rate is 750 million nematodes per 1,000m2 mixed in 100 litres of water. Post-application irrigation washes the nematodes into the soil. The addition of wetting agents improves the distribution and establishment of nematodes in the soil.
MODE OF ACTION
The entomopathogenic nematodes carry cells of their bacterial symbiont. Applied to the soil, nematodes search for the host insect and invade via natural openings. Once inside, they release the symbiotic bacteria, which multiply and cause the death of the grubs within a few days after invasion. While feeding on the bacteria the nematodes reproduce. After two weeks, thousands of new generation nematodes emerge and search for further prey. This creates a lasting effect of the nematodes in the soil.
nema-green® cockchafer is compatible with most chemical plant protection compounds, fertilizers and other beneficial insects. More information about the compatibility of nematodes can be found here:
EPN Compatibility
