Parasitic nematodes against red palm weevil and palm borer

What is Steinernema carpocapsae?

• Microscopically small worms of the species Steinernema carpocapsae
• Contains an insect-killing symbiotic bacterium
• Effective in a temperature range between 12°C and 30°C

What are the benefits of Steinernema carpocapsae?

• Preventive protection of palm trees
• No side effects on beneficials
• Safe for people and environment

Which pests does Steinernema carpocapsae control?

• Larvae of the red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus)
• Larvae of the palm borer (Paysandisia archon)

How does it control pests?

• Infectious juvenile nematodes penetrate the host through natural orifices
• Once in the body cavity, the symbiotic bacteria are released
• The symbionts kill the host within 24 to 48 hours
• The nematodes multiply in the cadaver
• New infectious nematodes leave the cadaver in search of other pests

In which crops is Steinernema carpocapsae effective?

• Palm trees, especially of the genera Phoenix and Washingtonia
• In public green and tree nurseries

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Units

Palma-Life is supplied as a gel formula and is available in the following packaging units:

• 50 million nematodes
• 250 million nematodes
• 2,500 million (10 packages of 250 million)