Fungus Gnat Seeka® – ICL Protection Range

Fungus Gnat Seeka, powered by BASF technology, is based on the beneficial nematode Steinernema Feltiae. It provides control of Fungus Gnat Larvae (Sciaridae spp. or more commonly known as Sciarid Fly) as well as Western Flower Thrips.

Benefits

Fast and effective natural control
The most robust and efficacious nematode product on the market for fungus gnat control
Control achieved at all times when the pest larvae are active
No pest resistance problems
Gives high levels of control between 10°C – 30°C

Application advice

Soil or media temperatures should be between 10°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 fungus gnat larvae
If product is applied over foliage, irrigate immediately with water to wash the nematodes into the growing media

Advised application method

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

Precautions

Agitate nematodes constantly during application
Do not use product if past expiry date or incorrectly stored
For information relating to which chemicals are compatible with Vine Weevil Seeka ask your distributor

Did you know?

Fungus Gnat Seeka can also protect your crops against Western Flower Thrips when applied as a foliar spray. Please ask your Technical Area Sales Manager for more details.

Product Profile

Active ingredients

Nematodes: species Steinernema Feltiae

Volume

Varies on pot volume (please see label)

Dose

Varies on volume (please see label)

Target pests

Fungus Gnat Larvae (Sciaridae spp.) and Western Flower Thrips

Soil temperature

Between 10oC and 30oC

Application window

When fungus gnat or western thrower thrips are present

Fungus gnat (Sciaridae spp.) life cycle

Fungus Gnats (Sciaridae spp.) or more commonly known as Sciarid Fly go through complete metamorphosis, passing through distinct egg, larvae (L1-L4 instars), pupae and adult stages
Time to complete lifecycle is temperature dependent
Match nematode application with presence of sciarid larvae (L2-L4 instars are susceptible) larvae
Sciarid larvae normally die 3-5 days after nematode application