Larvanem 50 million slightly curative gel 100m2

Effective against: larvae of various species of beetle, such as the black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus).

Larvanem consists of insect-parasitic nematodes (Heterorhabditis bacteriophora) in inert carrier material.

After application, the nematodes actively search for their prey and penetrate them. The nematodes feed on the contents of the prey, excreting specific bacteria from their digestive tracts as they do so. These bacteria convert host tissue into products that the nematodes can easily ingest. The larvae die within a few days. Infected larvae turn pink/red and can even turn brown.

Application:

• With a watering can, sprinkler system, backpack spray unit or vehicle-mounted spray unit
• To avoid blockage, all filters should be removed
• Use a maximum pressure of 12 bar on spraying boom or pistol
• The spray nozzle opening should be at least 0.5 mm (500 microns)
• Spray onto soil surface
• Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank
• Water crop before and after application
• Keep the soil sufficiently moist during the first 2 weeks after application
• The moisture content of the soil must be high
• Soil temperature between 14 and 33°C

Preparation of spray liquid:
Place the contents of the package in a bucket with 5 litres of water (15-20°C). Stir well and soak for 20-30 seconds. Stir well again and pour the entire contents into the spray tank. Make up to the required amount of spray liquid. Use the spray solution right away. Use the entire pack in one go, because the distribution of the nematodes in the product is not homogeneous!