Effectively controls thrips, fungus gnats and leaf miner

What is Steinernema-System?

• Microscopically small worms of the species Steinernema feltiae
• Contains an insect-killing symbiotic bacterium
• Effective in a temperature range between 10°C and 30°C

What are the benefits of Steinernema-System?

• Knockdown effect caused by super-fast control
• Effective in the soil and on the leaf
• Long-term protection against soil-dwelling pests
• No side effects on beneficials
• Safe for people and environment

Which pests does Steinernema-System control?

• Larvae of the fungus gnats (Bradysia spp.)
• Larvae of the mushroom fly (Lycoriella spp.)
• Adults and pupae of the western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis)
• Larvae of the leaf miner (Liriomyza spp.)
• Larvae of the crane fly (leatherjackets)

How does Steinernema-System 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-System effective?

• Vegetable crops
• Ornamental crops
• Soft fruits
• Tree nurseries

Want to know more? Contact your Biobest advisor for tailored advice.

Units

Steinernema-System is delivered as gel formulation in units of:

• 5 million nematodes
• 50 million nematodes
• 250 million nematodes
• 600 (12x50) million nematodes

The following packaging units are offered especially for foliar applications:

• 1.000 millions nematodes
• 1.250 (5x250) millions nematodes