Vine Weevil Seeka

Powerful biological control against Black Vine Weevil

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Vine Weevil Seeka®, powered by BASF technology, is based on the beneficial nematode Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (82%) and an inert carrier with water (18%). It provides control of black vine weevil larvae (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) present in soil or container-grown crops. Eliminate unsightly damage to the foliage with an environmental friendly product that is also safe to the user.

  • The most robust and efficacious nematode product on the market for vine weevil larvae control

  • Fast and effective natural control

  • Gives high levels of control between 12°C - 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/m2 Curative1,000,000/m2 50m2250m2
Pots/Containers 4 litres/m2 Curative500,000/m2 100m2500m2
Strawberry100 ml/plant Curative25,000/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

Drench application: preferred method, especially where crop canopy is dense.

 

Notes for application:

Soil or media temperatures should be between 12°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 black vine weevil larvae.

If product is applied over foliage, irrigate immediately with water to wash the nematodes into the growing media

Recommended period of use

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

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