Naima-SF

Naima-SF contains infective juveniles of the entomopathogenic nematode Steinernema feltiae for biological control of various pests in greenhouse crops and garden plants. It is effective at low temperature, thus can be applied in colder season.

  • Use for
  • How it works
  • Product specifications
  • Directions for use
  • Product handling

Use for

Use for

Sciarid flies, leafminers, thrips, black vine weevil, Tuta absoluta, Spodoptea spp., Helicoverpa spp. bugs.

How it works

How it works

The nematodes enter the pest through their body openning and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria consume the host tissue and convert the host tissue into a food source, on which nematodes feed, develop and reproduce inside the host. Eventually, the pest is killed within a few hours to days.

Product specifications

Product specifications


Pack size

  • Packing size: 50 million/300g in a box


Development stage

  • the third larvae


Concentration

  • 0.3 million/g

Directions for use

Directions for use

  • Open the package and keep them at temperature for 30 minutes
  • Add  the product into a bucket containing around 2 liters of water and stir well and leave the some mixture for five minutes
  • Stir again and pour the mixture of the bucket into the spray tank
  • Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank
  • Fill the spray tank with the required amount of water
  • Apply directly after preparation of spray solution

Application

  • EPN can be applied using a watering can, backpack sprayer or a vehicle-mounted sprayer
  • To avoid blockage, all filers should be removed, especially if finer than 0.3mm
  • Keep mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of spray tank
  • Spray the nematodes solution evenly onto the surface of soil and plants

Product handling

Product handling


Storage time and temperature

This product can be stored 2- 3 months at 2-6℃ in a room.


Storage condition

Keep in a dark ventilated cold room until use