Effective Solution For Thrips Control For Pepper And Ornamental Plants: Nematac

Thrips are a common pest in greenhouses, indoor and outdoor gardens, and they can cause significant damage to pepper and ornamental plants. The most damaging type of thrips in these crops is the western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis). However, with the use of Nematac, controlling thrips infestations becomes much easier.

About Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis)

The adult western flower thrips is about 1 mm long, yellow in color, and highly active. Both adults and larvae are found on the underside of leaves. They reproduce rapidly, with each female producing 3-6, and sometimes up to 10, offspring per year. As long as they find a host plant in warm regions, they will continue to reproduce.

Western flower thrips damage plants by sucking the sap and stripping the fruits, flowers, and leaves. This can cause plant leaves to become pale, spotted, and silvery, eventually leading to their death. Damaged plants may also become twisted, discolored, and scarred.

How Does Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) Cause Damage?

Flower thrips are extremely active and feed in large groups. When disturbed, they can leap or fly. Both adults and wingless larvae are attracted to white, yellow, and other light-colored flowers. They also act as carriers for the transmission and spread of virus diseases.

During winter, adults and pupae overwinter in the soil. In the spring, newly emerged females insert eggs into the tissues of flowers, leaves, or stems. Each female can produce up to 80 eggs, which hatch in a matter of days in hot weather, and weeks or months in cold weather. The hatched eggs become wingless larvae that feed on plant sap. After going through two or more nymphal stages, many thrips fall to the ground to pupate. Developing adults then fly back to the plant and repeat the cycle. In warm weather, the entire life cycle from egg to adult can take up to 12-15 generations per year, requiring less than 16 days.

Introducing Nematac: An Effective Solution for Thrips Control

Nematac is a licensed biological control agent used for the control of flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) larvae in ornamental plants and peppers. It contains Entomopathogenic Nematodes that infect and kill the larvae of flower thrips, providing a successful means of control.

Nematac is a plant protection product (PPP) that does not leave any residue when used against flower thrips and does not harm human or environmental health.

Before Application: Packaging Selection and Storage Conditions

Before using Nematac, it is important to consider the following:

• Nematac packages are available in two sizes: 500 million and 250 million biological control agents.
• The recommended application rate is 125 million nematodes per decare in greenhouses and open areas.
• Always check the expiry date on the package before use. The shelf life of Nematac is 45 days as it is a biological product.
• If Nematac is not going to be used immediately, it should be stored at 2-6 °C in a dark environment.
• Nematodes are active between 8-28°C. Before using the product, it should be removed from the cabinet and left for 5 minutes at room temperature.

Preparation of Nematac

To ensure the successful application of Nematac, carefully follow these step-by-step instructions:

• There is no need for special tools or equipment for Nematac applications.
• Applications should not be made with drip irrigation systems.
• Motorized sprayers, backpack sprayers, or even a gardener's bucket can be used for application.
• Before filling the application tank, ensure that it is completely clean and free of any residues. Fill the tank halfway with chlorine-free and clean water.
• Remove all filters and screens in the treatment tank to avoid clogging.
• Use a spray nozzle larger than 0.5 mm (500 micron) to prevent clogging.
• In a separate bucket, add the entire Nematac package to 10 liters of water and mix for 5 minutes. Transfer the homogeneous mixture to the application tank, which is half-filled with water, and then add the remaining amount of water to the tank.

Application of Nematac

Follow these guidelines for the application of Nematac:

• If Nematocide has been used in the fight against harmful nematodes, Nematac should be used at least 2 weeks later.
• The pump pressure should not exceed 12 bar.
• To prevent the mixture from sinking to the bottom, operate the mixer during the application to ensure correct and effective results.
• Continue mixing until the application is finished.
• Start the applications one week after planting and repeat at the determined doses.
• Maintain soil moisture before and after the application.
• For accurate and effective results, it is recommended to contact us before and after the application.

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