PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS PRODUCT, IT CAN BE DELIVERED TO UK MAINLAND ADDRESSES ONLY.

CONTROL CATERPILLARS USING THE NEMATODE Steinernema carpcapse.

The treatment comes in three applications which are stored in the fridge and used at 5-7 day intervals, to the same area, to ensure all the hatchings are killed.

Best applied when caterpillars are first seen on cabbages and other brassicas, usually around July.

Apply to all leaf surfaces where caterpillars are present making sure to spray any pests with solution, pests not directly sprayed will not be controlled.

Each pack treats up to 40sqm.

This nematode also works on Gooseberry Sawfly caterpillars. It was trialled at Ryton and the three applications made weekly starting when the caterpillars first appeared. Kathy Doyle, Deputy Head Gardener, said that in previous years "I spent so much time hand-picking caterpillars off my plants that it was great to find a biological control for them this year.'

For best results:
Wet the area before applying the nematodes and apply with a pump sprayer so that all areas are treated.
Avoid applications in bright sunlight, apply during evenings or dull conditions.
Use entire packet at one time and do not store made up solution.

Some information from the makers of Nemasys:
NEW NEMASYS CATERPILLAR AND CODLING MOTH KILLER
Home and garden Brassica and apple growers will be pleased to learn that the dreaded Cabbage White Caterpillar and Codling Moths in fruit trees can be controlled by nematodes. Commercial growers have been successfully using the nematode Steinernema carpocapse for some years on the two pests and now it is available to everyone.
The nematodes are applied directly to the cabbages and other brassicas as a wash. Three applications are used as soon as you see the pest to kill caterpillars that will hatch over a period of time. Says allotment holder, Sue Hinton, "I was amazed with the results when I used it. After the first application most of the caterpillars disappeared but you need to use a further two applications five days or a week after each other to ensure all hatchings are killed. The solution needs to be applied to all leaf surfaces and you need to make sure that you spray the pest. Pests not directly sprayed will not be controlled so do make sure that you hit them."
Cabbage White Caterpillars are also responsible for eating ornamentals, especially nasturtiums.
For Codling Moths the nematodes are used to control the over wintering pupae on trees and ground from September. The nematodes are applied with a pump sprayer during the evenings or on dull days.
Nemasys Codling Moth and Caterpillar Killer is a natural product, is safe to use on food products and is harmless to children, pets and wildlife.