{"product_id":"leatherjacket-treatment-1000m-10000m-1","title":"Leatherjacket Treatment 1000m² - 10000m²","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis leatherjacket killer is a biological leatherjacket treatment based on the nematode Steinernema carpocapsae. Leatherjackets in turf need a proactive, preventative approach: treating between mid-September and the end of October avoids both direct damage from the grubs and indirect damage from predators hunting for them the following spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains the nematode Steinernema carpocapsae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiological control of leatherjackets (crane fly larvae) in turf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutumn applications target the two main UK crane fly species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan also be applied in spring against newly hatched larvae of the common crane fly, Tipula oleracea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarvae die within a few days of being infected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce applied, the nematodes actively seek out and penetrate their prey. They feed on the contents of the larva, releasing specific bacteria from their digestive tracts as they do so. These bacteria break the host tissue down into products the nematodes can readily take in, and the larvae die within a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two application windows in the pest's life cycle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindow 1 (optimal control): mid-September until the end of October.\u003c\/strong\u003e This late summer\/autumn window targets the pest early in its life cycle, when it is most susceptible, and covers the two main crane fly species in the UK. For best results apply to moist turf during this period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindow 2 (reduced control): May.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring treatments work best from May, when newly hatched larvae of the common crane fly, \u003cem\u003eTipula oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e, are present and soil temperatures are \u0026gt;\u003cstrong\u003e12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. By this time the larvae of the European crane fly, \u003cem\u003eTipula paludosa\u003c\/em\u003e, will have grown to a stage at which any form of control is far less effective, so a higher application rate is needed in spring than in the autumn window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication Rates\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimal control, Window 1 (mid-September, October): 1 pack per 500 square metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced control, Window 2 (May): 1 pack per 250 square metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe treatment can be applied once soil temperatures are \u0026gt;12°C, but Steinernema carpocapsae is more active at temperatures \u0026gt;14°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePreparing to Apply Nematodes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder:\u003c\/strong\u003e arrange for the nematodes to arrive 1-2 weeks before the forecast application period so they can be applied in the best conditions. Aim to apply 4-5 weeks after peak adult flight time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep in a refrigerator at between 2-6°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor:\u003c\/strong\u003e aim to apply 4-5 weeks after peak adult flight time; apply when soil temperatures are at least 12°C (above 14°C further improves efficacy); apply in the morning, in the evening or on a cloudy day; and apply when rain is forecast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIrrigate:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply 5-10 litres of water per m² the evening before treatment, then a further 5 litres per m² 1-2 hours before treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerate:\u003c\/strong\u003e use a spiked roller to aerate the soil so the nematodes can move more quickly through the soil profile. It is important that the nematodes reach the soil as fast as possible; excessive thatch will hold this up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eApplying Nematodes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove all filters from the application equipment, checking the lance handle, the top hat filters at the nozzle and the filter bowls in the pipework after the pump. Use a suitable nozzle, i.e. a flat fan nozzle with a coarse droplet size. Make sure the sprayer is completely clean, then fill it with half the required amount of clean water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNematodes:\u003c\/strong\u003e empty the pack into a clean bucket holding 5 litres of water. Stir well and leave to soak for 20-30 seconds. Stir again and pour all of the solution into the spray tank through its sieve, then top up until the tank holds the required amount of solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e spray the nematode solution straight away onto the prepared surface at a maximum of 12 bar pressure. Apply with a penetrant wetting agent to help the nematodes pass into the soil profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost application:\u003c\/strong\u003e irrigate immediately afterwards with at least 2-5 litres per m² to wash the nematodes into the soil, and keep the area moist for at least 2 weeks after application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArea Treated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 250 million\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,000m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 x 250 million\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive organism: Steinernema carpocapsae (nematode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication windows: mid-September to end of October (optimal); May (reduced control)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum soil temperature: 12°C (more active above 14°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: refrigerated at 2-6°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum spray pressure: 12 bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse within 3-4 weeks of receipt and keep refrigerated until use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Turf Care Pro","offers":[{"title":"1000m²","offer_id":58855562051915,"sku":"TCP865","price":179.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10000m²","offer_id":58855562084683,"sku":"TCP866","price":865.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0142\/3435\/files\/8fe13bbea7ddc41052549bec77fbe7aa.jpg?v=1792074634","url":"https:\/\/turfcarepro.co.uk\/products\/leatherjacket-treatment-1000m-10000m-1","provider":"Turf Care Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}