Turf protection with nematodes

Steinernema carpocapsae

Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

Heterorhabditis + Steinernema

A DIN sports pitch with a total area of 7,500 m² requires 8 packs for application against Tipula infestation.

Free pest identification included.

Product advice.

Yellowing, wilting and a sward that lifts easily;

Sward thinning despite irrigation and fertilisation;

Birds or other animals causing unusually extensive disturbance to the turf;

Larvae in the root zone when a small turf sample is lifted.

These symptoms are not specific. Drought stress, diseases, nutrient deficiency, root damage and different types of larvae can look similar. Before buying, take a soil sample and identify the pest as reliably as possible.

Diagnose the pest: identify the species and larval stage.

Check the calendar and soil temperature: treat only during the susceptible time window.

Moisten the soil: irrigate dry areas before application.

Prepare a fresh suspension: use the entire pack contents and follow the pack instructions.

Apply evenly and protect from UV: choose damp, overcast weather or evening hours.

Irrigate afterwards: wash nematodes into the root zone and maintain moisture as specified on the label.

Keep refrigerated at the temperature stated on the pack, generally 2–8 °C;

Do not freeze, store in a warm vehicle or expose to sunlight;

Use before the expiry date: the product contains living organisms;

Do not store a prepared suspension or divide dry carrier material by eye.

Application calendars are indicative and depend on weather, region, beetle flight and local development. The label on the supplied pack and current manufacturer instructions always take precedence.