Use for
Use for
When to use Capsanem?
Use Capsanem for the biological control of:
Lepidoptera – caterpillars
Tomato leaf miner larvae (Tuta absoluta)
Noctuids larvae armyworms (Spodoptera spp.), cotton bollworm, corn earworm (Helicoverpa sp.), tomato looper (Chrysodeixis chalcites), cutworms (Agrotis sp.), silver y moth (Autographa gamma), European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis)
Box tree moth larvae (Cydalima perspectalis)
Cranberry girdler larvae (Crambus hortuellus, Chrysoteuchia topiaria)
Coleoptera
Colorado potato beetle larvae (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Flatheaded root borer larvae (Capnodis tenebrionis)
Diptera
Shore flies larvae (Scatella sp.)
Tipulids-crane flies larvae / leatherjackets (Tipula sp.)
Other orders
Mirid bug (Nesidiocoris tenuis)
Sycamore lace bug (Corythucha ciliata)
Mole crickets (European mole cricket Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa, American mole crickets Neoscapteriscus sp.)
How it works
How it works
How does Capsanem work?
The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the body cavity. These bacteria convert the larval tissue into a food source, on which nematodes feed, develop, and reproduce. The host pest dies within a few hours to days after infection. The Infected host turns yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid degradation in the growing media, or, as with foliar application, it simply falls to the ground.
Product specifications
Product specifications
Each box contains entomopathogenic nematodes in an inert carrier material.
86% Steinernema carpocapsae – 14% inert carrier
50 million – 1 sachet in a box
500 million – 2 sachets of 250 million in a box
2500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box
Directions for use
Directions for use
Application Capsanem
Noctuids larvae- cutworms
Agrotis spp., Autographa gamma, Chrysodeixis chalcites, Helicoverpa spp., Spodoptera spp.
Application rate
| Min application Volume recommended
| 50 million pack will treat
| 500 million pack will treat
| 2500 million pack will treat
| Frequency & interval | Foliar or soil applications specific advice | Warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1.5 million nematodes per litre 5.7 million nematodes per gal. | Spray until run-off and adjust spray volume to the crop Tall crops min 1250 litres/hectare 134 gal./acre | 1 pack for 33 litres of spray solution to treat : 260 m2* 2600 ft2 (*based on 1250 litres/hectare – 134 gall./acre) | 1 pack for 330 litres of spray solution to treat :2600 m2* 26,000 ft2
| 1 pack for 1650 litres of spray solution to treat : 1.3 hectares*3.2 acres | Repeat 2-3 times, 3-5 days apart | Foliar spray, Target young larvae Adjuvant recommended: For best results relative humidity must exceed 75% for several hours post treatment.
| Capsanem may have an impact on the population of the beneficial mirid bug Macrolophus pygmaeus. If possible, release 2 days post treatment. |
Colorado potato beetle larvae (protected eggplants)
Leptinotarsa decemlineata
Application rate
| Min application Volume recommended
| 50 million pack will treat
| 500 million pack will treat
| 2500 million pack will treat
| Frequency & interval | Foliar or soil applications specific advice | Warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 million nematodes per litre 11 million nematodes per gal. | Low crops 500 to 1250 litres / hectare 53-134 gal./acre | 1 pack for 16 litres of spray solution to treat :128 m2* 1280 ft2 (*based on 1250 litres/hectare – 134 gall./acre) | 1 pack for 166 litres of spray solution to treat :1300 m2* 13,000 ft2
| 1 pack for 830 litres of spray solution to treat : 6700 m2 1.7 acres | Repeat 2-3 times, 3-5 days apart | Foliar spray, Target young larvae Adjuvant recommended: For best results relative humidity must exceed 75% for several hours post treatment.
| Capsanem may have an impact on the population of the beneficial mirid bug Macrolophus pygmaeus. If possible, release 2 days post treatment. |
Box tree moth larvae
Cydalima perspectalis
Application rate
| Min application Volume recommended
| 50 million pack will treat
| 500 million pack will treat
| 2500 million pack will treat
| Frequency & interval | Foliar or soil applications specific advice | Warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 million nematodes per litre 11 million nematodes per gal. | Low crops 500 to 1250 litres / hectare 53-134 gal./acre | 1 pack for 16 litres of spray solution to treat :128 m2* 1280 ft2 (*based on 1250 litres/hectare – 134 gall./acre) | 1 pack for 166 litres of spray solution to treat :1300 m2* 13,000 ft2
| 1 pack for 830 litres of spray solution to treat : 6700 m2 1.7 acres | Repeat 2-3 times, 3-5 days apart | Foliar spray, Target young larvae Adjuvant recommended: For best results relative humidity must exceed 75% for several hours post treatment.
| Capsanem may have an impact on the population of the beneficial mirid bug Macrolophus pygmaeus. If possible, release 2 days post treatment. |
Tomato leaf miner larvae
Tuta absoluta
Application rate
| Min application Volume recommended
| 50 million pack will treat
| 500 million pack will treat
| 2500 million pack will treat
| Frequency & interval | Foliar or soil applications specific advice | Warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1.5 million nematodes per litre 5.7 million nematodesper gal. | Spray until run-off and adjust spray volume to the crop 1500 litres / hectare (160 gal./acre) minimum recommended for protected tomatoes | 1 pack for 33 litres of spray solution to treat : 220 m2* 2200 ft2 (*based on 1500 litres/hectarea or 160 gal./ acre) | 1 pack for 330 litres of spray solution to treat : 2200 m2*22,000 ft2
| 1 pack for 1650 litres of spray solution to treat : 1.1 hectares*2.7 acres | Repeat 2- 3 times, 5-7 days apart | Foliar spray - Compatible adjuvant recommended For best results, Relative humidity must exceed 75% and temperature must be > 19°C (66°F) for several hours post treatment
| Warning! Capsanem may have an impact on the population of the beneficial mirid bug Macrolophus pygmaeus. If possible, release after 2 days |
Cranberry girdler (larvae)
Crambus hortuellus
Application rate
| Min application Volume recommended
| 50 million pack will treat
| 500 million pack will treat
| 2500 million pack will treat
| Frequency & interval | Foliar or soil applications specific advice | Warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 billion nematodes per hectare 2 billion nematodes per acre. | Min. 1000 litres per hectare Min. 90 gallons per acre | 100 m2 1000 ft2 | 1000 m2 10,000 ft2
| 5000 m2 (0.5 hectares) 1.25 acres | Repeat if necessary after 7 days | Apply two weeks after main peak of adult flight
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Mirid bug (Protected crops)
Nesidiocoris tenuis
Application rate
| Min application Volume recommended
| 50 million pack will treat
| 500 million pack will treat
| 2500 million pack will treat
| Frequency & interval | Foliar or soil applications specific advice | Warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 to 5 million nematodes per litre | Spray until run-off - adjust spray volume to the crop If head of the crop spray, max. 600 Litres/ha. Avoid run-off | 1 pack for 10-16 litres of spray solution. To treat : 167267 m2* *Based on 600 litres/hectare | 1 pack for 100-166 litres of spray solution To treat :1670-2670 m2
| 1 pack for 500-830 litres of spray solution To treat :8300 m2 – 1.4 hectares | Repeat if necessary after 5-7 days | Foliar spray, Target young instars - Adjuvant recommended: For best results, relative humidity must exceed 75% for several hours post treatment
| In the event that the beneficial mirid bug Macrolophus pygmaeus is present, only spray top of crop (first 30 cm), using top nozzles |
Sycamore lace bugs
Corythucha ciliata
Application rate
| Min application Volume recommended
| 50 million pack will treat
| 500 million pack will treat
| 2500 million pack will treat
| Frequency & interval | Foliar or soil applications specific advice | Warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 million nematodes per litre 26 million nematodes per gal. | 5 to 15 litres per tree - average 10 litres 1.3 to 4 gal./tree Average 2.5 | 1 pack for 7 litres (1.8 gal.) of spray solution To treat :1 tree | 1 pack for 70 litres (18 gal.) of spray solution To treat :5 to 14 trees
| 1 pack for 350 litres (92 gal.) of spray solution To treat :23 to 70 trees | 2 applications during spring and summer | Foliar spray - Spray the leaves to the limit of run-off Use a compatible adjuvant. Spray in the evening/night when average air temperature is > 19°C (66°F)
| In the event that the beneficial mirid bug Macrolophus pygmaeus is present, only spray top of crop (first 30 cm), using top nozzles |
Flatheaded root borer larvae
Capnodis tenebrionis
Application rate
| Min application Volume recommended
| 50 million pack will treat
| 500 million pack will treat
| 2500 million pack will treat
| Frequency & interval | Foliar or soil applications specific advice | Warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 million nematode per tree | 5 to 15 litres per tree Spray/drench over a 1-m radius around tree trunk | 1 pack for 16-50 trees | 1 pack for 166-500 trees
| 1 pack for 833-2500 trees | 1 to 2 treatments in spring and 1 to 2 treatments in autumn/fall | Soil drench on wet soil; use irrigation afterwards. Alternatively, spray during a rainy day.
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Tipulids-Crane flies larvae/ leatherjackets
Tipula spp.
Application rate
| Min application Volume recommended
| 50 million pack will treat
| 500 million pack will treat
| 2500 million pack will treat
| Frequency & interval | Foliar or soil applications specific advice | Warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
250,000 nematodes per m2 250,000 nematodes per 10 ft2 | 500 to 1000 litres/ha (53 to 107 gal./acre) | 200 m2 2000 ft2 | 2000 m2 20 000 ft2
| 1 hectare 2.5 acres | 2 applications systematically 7 days apart in spring and autumn |
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Shore flies larvae
Scatella spp.
Application rate
| Min application Volume recommended
| 50 million pack will treat
| 500 million pack will treat
| 2500 million pack will treat
| Frequency & interval | Foliar or soil applications specific advice | Warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
500,000 nematodes per m2 500.000 nematodes per 10 ft2 | 200 litres/ 100 m2 2000 litres/hectare 53 gal. / 1000 ft2 (214 gal. / acre) | 100 m2 1000 ft2 | 1000 m2 10,000 ft2 (0.25 acre)
| 5000 m2 (0.5 hectare) 1.25 acre | Apply 2-3 times, 7 days apart | Soil/substrate application pre and post irrigation highly recommended |
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European pepper moth larvae
Duponchelia fovealis
Application rate
| Min application Volume recommended
| 50 million pack will treat
| 500 million pack will treat
| 2500 million pack will treat
| Frequency & interval | Foliar or soil applications specific advice | Warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
500,000 nematodes per m2 500.000 nematodes per 10 ft2 | 200 litres/ 100 m2 2000 litres/hectare 53 gal. / 1000 ft2 (214 gal. / acre) | 100 m2 1000 ft2 | 1000 m2 10,000 ft2 (0.25 acre)
| 5000 m2 (0.5 hectare) 1.25 acre | Apply 2-3 times, 7 days apart | Soil/substrate application pre and post irrigation highly recommended |
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Best working conditions Capsanem
- Soil or air temperature below 5°C (41°F) and above 35°C (95°F) can be lethal – optimum between 19 and 31°C (66-88°F).
- Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight; the moisture content of the soil must be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right after application.
- For foliar application, spray Capsanem when relative humidity will exceed 75% for several hours post treatment; an adjuvant and/or an anti-desiccant/humectant additive can be beneficial. Ask your Koppert representative/distributor for more information.
- Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal range of temperature and humidity, as described above.
Capsanem is compatible with many crop protection products. Check the Koppert side effects app for compatible products, or contact your local representative for advice. As a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product.
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