Nemasys J
Nemasys J is an innovative biological control product, which is a proven solution to the problem of Leatherjackets, the most abundant Crane Fly species in Europe, and can be used as part of an Integrated Pest Control Programme.Leatherjackets are the most abundant Crane Fly species in Europe. The adult Crane Fly emerges in August/September and the larvae grow to around 12mm and cause extensive damage to domestic lawns as they feed on the grass roots. Secondary turf damage often occurs as birds and small mammals, such as moles and badgers, turn over the weakened turf to feed off the larvae.
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| Leatherjacket larvae cause extensive damage to turf as they feed off the roots. | Secondary damage can occur as birds and mammals turn over the turf in search of leatherjacket grubs. |
Developed by Becker Underwood, Nemasys J contains Steinernema feltiae. Nematodes are proven to be very successful in controlling a wide range of pest species in horticultural situations. Once the nematodes have been applied to the infected area they actively seek out and enter the larvae in the soil, killing the pest. The nematodes then reproduce inside the dead larvae and release a new generation of hungry nematodes, which disperse and seek out more pests.
Nemasys J is the ideal solution for the control of Leatherjackets. The product is naturally safe, easy to use and very effective at all stages of the lifecycle.
Nemasys J stops Leatherjacket larvae feeding within three days of application, which means the roots are able to start recovery. Larvae die within 10-14 days, after which re-establishment work on the turf, such as re-seeding, can start. Secondary damage also stops, as predators are no longer feeding off the larvae.
Nemasys J is easy to apply by mixing with water and spraying onto the infected area. There is no need for any specialised application equipment or applicator certification, and pets and people need not be excluded from the area during or after application. There is also no restriction for the use of Nemasys J close to water courses or other environmentally sensitive areas.
- Provides control of Leatherjackets in domestic lawns.
- Simple to apply with no specialised application equipment.
- Can be applied by any operator – no need for applicator certification or personal protective equipment.
- Natural product that is safe to applicators and can be used close to water courses.
- Application is when pest damage is visible, enabling targeted control, no wasted application to non-pest affected areas.
| Pack size: 250 million tray | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Area covered by one tray: 500 square metres | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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