Vine Weevil Seeka CT

Powerful biological control against Black Vine Weevil

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Vine Weevil Seeka® CT contains the beneficial nematode Steinernema kraussei and provides effective control of black vine weevil larvae (Otiorhyncus sulcatuis). Vine Weevil Seeka CT is formulated to provide effective control in cold to warm temperatures which range from 5°C - 30°C. Eliminate unsightly damage to the foliage with an environmental friendly product that is also safe to the user.

  • Vine Weevil Seeka can be used in organic systems or as part of an IPM programme

  • Nematodes survive up to approximately 4 weeks in the soil

  • Gives high levels of control between 5°C and 30°C

Pot volume (L)Drench (ml)/potNematodes/potPots treated/
50 million pack		Pots treated/
250 million pack
1465,7508,70843,542
28110,1254,94024,702
516620,7502,40412,020
7.522628,2501,7738,863
1027834,7501,4377,187
1231739,6251,2636,315
1435344,1251,1355,673
1638648,2501,0365,180
1841852,2509584,788
2044856,0008944,469
2247659,5008414,203
2551664,5007763,879
3057672,0006953,474
3562978,6256363,179
4067784,6255912,954
4572090,0005562,778

The table above gives volumes of diluted Seeka required for individual pots of different sizes, using the recommended pot rate of 125,000 nematode / litre of water. Note that the nematode volume per pot (ml/pot) decreases as the pot volume increases. The dose rate is related to the surface area.

 

Recommended rates

Application methodApplication volumeApplicationDosePack size 50 millionPack size 250 million
Open soil4 litres/m2Curative 1,000,000/m2 50m2 250m2
Pots/Containers 4 litres/m2Curative 500,000/m2 100m2500m2
Strawberry100 ml/plant Curative 25,000/plant 2,000 plants 10,000 plants
Application method
Application volume
Application
Dose
Pack size 50 million
Pack size 250 million

1
Remove all fine filters (50 mesh or smaller) from the application equipment
2
Partly fill the tank with cool, clean water. Start the agitator and keep running until application is completed
3
Empty one tray into a bucket and add a minimum of 10 litres of water
4
Stir the contents thoroughly making sure the entire product is mixed
5
Add nematode suspension into the tank through its sieve
6
Fill tank to the required water level
7
Apply dose immediately to the whole crop at the appropriate rate
8
Irrigate immediately after application to disperse nematodes into the soil; do not irrigate to cause run off from the tops of pots

Soil drench (via boom sprayer, knapsack, lance or sprinklers).

  • Avoid applications in direct sunlight, evening applications are best

  • Do not exceed 300 psi/20 bar/2000 kPa pump pressure

  • Upon receipt, use immediately or store in a refrigerator at 5°C

  • Do not use product if past expiry date or incorrectly stored (do not freeze)

  • Use entire packet at one time, do not store diluted product

Recommended period of use

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