Effectively controls the larvae of owlet moths, crane flies and shore flies

What is Carpocapsae-System?

• 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

Which pests does Carpocapsae-System control?

• Caterpillars, especially from the Noctuidae-family (also called owlet moths)
• Larvae of the codling moth and larvae of Duponchelia fovealis
• Larvae of the crane fly (leatherjackets)
• Larvae of the mole cricket larvae
• Larvae of shore flies

What are the benefits of Carpocapsae-System?

• Fast biological control of above mentioned larvae
• Long-term protection in the soil
• No side effect on beneficials
• Safe for people and environment

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 symbiont kills 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 Carpocapsae-System effective?

• Vegetable crops
• Soft fruit crops
• Orchards
• Ornamental crops

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Units

Carpocapsae-System is delivered as a gel formulation in units of:

• 50 million nematodes
• 250 million nematodes
• 2.500 million nematodes