The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the body cavity. These bacteria convert the larval tissue into a food source, on which nematodes feed, develop, and reproduce. The host pest dies within a few hours to days after infection. The Infected host turns yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid degradation in the growing media, or, as with foliar pest, it simply falls to the ground.
How to use Entonem
Dosage
Weevils larvae
Otiorhynchus spp
Application rate
Min application volume recommended
50 million pack will make/treat
500 million pack will make/treat
2500 million pack will make/treat
Frequency & interval
Foliar or soil applications specific advice
500,000 nematodes per m2
500,000 nematodes per 10 ft2
Min. 200 Litres/ 100m2 Min. 53 gal. / 1000 ft2
100 m2 1000 ft2
1000 m2
10 000 ft2
5000 m2 (0.5 hectare)
1.25 acre
Low infestation :
Apply once
High infestation :
Apply 2-3 times, 7 days apart
Soil/compost application
Pre and post irrigation highly recommended
Use Larvanem when average soil temperature is > 14°C (57°F)
Sciarids / Fungus gnats larvae
Lycoriella spp, Bradysia spp
Application rate
Min application volume recommended
50 million pack will make/treat
500 million pack will make/treat
2500 million pack will make/treat
Frequency & interval
Foliar or soil applications specific advice
500,000 nematodes per m2
500,000 nematodes per 10 ft2
200 Litres / 100 m2
20,000 Litres/hectare
53 gal. / 1000 ft2
100 m2
1000 ft2
1000 m2
10,000 ft2
(0.25 acres)
5000 m2 (0.5 ha)
1.25 acres
Apply 2-3 times, 7 days apart
Repeat if necessary
Soil/compost application
Pre and post irrigation highly recommended
Common Swift moth larvae
Korscheltellus lupulina
Application rate
Min application volume recommended
50 million pack will make/treat
500 million pack will make/treat
2500 million pack will make/treat
Frequency & interval
Foliar or soil applications specific advice
500,000 nematodes per m2
500,000 nematodes per 10 ft2
Min. 200 Litres/ 100m2 Min. 53 gal. / 1000 ft2
100 m2 1000 ft2
1000 m2
10 000 ft2
5000 m2 (0.5 hectare)
1.25 acre
Low infestation :
Apply once
High infestation :
Apply 2-3 times, 7 days apart
Soil/compost application
Pre and post irrigation highly recommended
Use Larvanem when average soil temperature is > 14°C (57°F)
Shore flies larvae
Scatella spp
Application rate
Min application volume recommended
50 million pack will make/treat
500 million pack will make/treat
2500 million pack will make/treat
Frequency & interval
Foliar or soil applications specific advice
500,000 nematodes per m2
500,000 nematodes per 10 ft2
200 Litres / 100 m2
20,000 Litres/hectare
53 gal. / 1000 ft2
100 m2
1000 ft2
1000 m2
10,000 ft2
(0.25 acres)
5000 m2 (0.5 ha)
1.25 acres
Apply 2-3 times, 7 days apart
Repeat if necessary
Soil/compost application
Pre and post irrigation highly recommended
Thrips pupae
Frankliniella occidentalis
Application rate
Min application volume recommended
50 million pack will make/treat
500 million pack will make/treat
2500 million pack will make/treat
Frequency & interval
Foliar or soil applications specific advice
500,000 nematodes per m2
500,000 nematodes per 10 ft2
200 Litres / 100 m2
20,000 Litres/hectare
53 gal. / 1000 ft2
100 m2
1000 ft2
1000 m2
10,000 ft2
(0.25 acres)
5000 m2 (0.5 ha)
1.25 acres
Apply 2-3 times, 7 days apart
Repeat if necessary
Soil/compost application
Pre and post irrigation highly recommended
Thrips larvae
Frankliniella occidentalis
Application rate
Min application volume recommended
50 million pack will make/treat
500 million pack will make/treat
2500 million pack will make/treat
Frequency & interval
Foliar or soil applications specific advice
2 million nematodes per Litre (= 250,000 nematodes per m2 in 1250 Litres/hectare)
7.6 million nematodes per gal.
Spray until run-off - adjust spray volume to the crop
1 pack for 330 litres of spray solution to treat :
2600 m2* 26,000 ft2
1 pack for 1650 litres of spray solution to treat :
1.3 hectare* 3.2 acres
Repeat 2-3 times, 3-5 days apart
Foliar spray
Target young larvae
Compatible adjuvant recommended
For best results, relative humidity must exceed 75% for several hours post treatment and temperature must be > 14°C (55°F) for several hours post treatment
Oak processionary moth larvae
Thaumetopoea processiona
Application rate
Min application volume recommended
50 million pack will make/treat
500 million pack will make/treat
2500 million pack will make/treat
Frequency & interval
Foliar or soil applications specific advice
3 million nematodes per Litre
8 to 12 Litres per trees
1 pack for 17 litres of spray solution to treat :
up to 2 trees
1 pack for 166 litres of spray solution to treat :
14 to 20 trees
1 pack for 830 litres of spray solution to treat :
69 to 104 trees
Repeat if needed
3-5 days apart
Foliar & trunk spray, preferably on a cloudy day, and /or in the evening
Adjuvant recommended
Spray the trunks & scaffolds when first larvae emerge in spring
Sycamore lace bugs
Corythucha ciliata
Application rate
Min application volume recommended
50 million pack will make/treat
500 million pack will make/treat
2500 million pack will make/treat
Frequency & interval
Foliar or soil applications specific advice
7 million nematodes per Litre
26 million nematodes per gal.
5 to 15 Litres per tree - average 10 Litres
1.3 to 4 gal./tree Average 2.5
1 pack for 7 litres of spray solution to treat :
1 tree
1 pack for 70 litres of spray solution to treat :
5 to 14 trees
1 pack for 350 litres of spray solution to treat :
23 to 70 trees
End of winter/early spring application
1 application when temperature are suitable (>14°C/55°F) on tree trunks up to 6 m in height, before insects migrate onto the leaves.
Foliar & trunk spray, preferably on a cloudy day
Adjuvant recommended
For late spring/summer applications, use CAPSANEM
Entonem is compatible with many crop protection products. Check the Koppert side effects app for compatible products, or contact your local representative for advice. As a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product.
Application Entonem
Preparation of the spray solution:
Remove the sachets from their packaging and keep them for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing at least 2 litres of water per sachet (water temperature: 15 - 20°C / 59 - 68°F).
Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes.
Mix again and pour the contents into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing with a compatible product).
Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with a recirculation pump).
Make up the spray tank with the required amount of water.
If tank mixing with a compatible product, add Entonem at the end to a fully filled tank.
Application
Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit.
To avoid blockage, all filters should be removed, especially if finer than 0.3 mm (50 mesh).
Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar / 290 psi (on nozzle).
The spray nozzle opening should be at least 0.5 mm (500 microns – 35 mesh) - preferably high flow rate cone nozzle types.
Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank.
Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal or piston pumps.
Water tank temperature must not exceed 25°C (77°F) and pH must be between 4 to 8.
Distribute the spraying solution evenly over the soil/media surface.
Application through irrigation systems and/or Dosatron Venturi systems: pressure-compensated irrigation systems are recommended; if not available, spray or drench applications are recommended. For injection through Dosatron/Venturi systems, please contact your local representative for specific advice.
Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe (5 hours). Do not store mixed suspensions.
Best working conditions Entonem
Soil or air temperature below 5°C (41°F) and above 35°C (95°F) can be lethal – optimum between 14 and 26°C (55-80°F).
Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight; the moisture content of the soil must be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right after application.
For foliar application, spray Entonem when relative humidity will exceed 75% for several hours post treatment; an adjuvant and/or an anti-desiccant/humectant additive can be beneficial. Ask your Koppert representative/distributor for more information.
Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal range of temperature and humidity, as described above.
Handling
1. Immediately upon receipt, take the box out of the shipment parcel. 2. Refrigerate at a temperature between 2°C and 6°C (35-43°F) in a ventilated refrigerator/cold room. 3. Keep away from direct sunlight.
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