General description

• ECOWIN-H biocontrol is a naturally occurring, insect parasitic nematode that searches out, enters and controls the target insect pests
• ECOWIN-H is active only against insect pests
  This nematode has not been genetically modified in any way
• ECOWIN-H can be used on fruit, nut, vine crops, field crops, row crops, ornamental, turf, landscape, nursery and greenhouse situations

Contents

• Active ingredient :
  Insect parasitic nematodes, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora 70%
• Other ingredients : Inert carrier and water 30%
  Total 100%
• 60 million beneficial nematodes Infective juveniles of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora
• Read and follow all label instructions including

Target

• Larvae of various species of Curculionids, such as the vine weevil Otiorhynchus sulcatus
• Larvae of Hepialus lupulinus

Directions for use

• A Box(3 pack), 1pack(40g) mixed 20 million nematodes with sponge, treats 1,000/Box
• In order to separate nematodes from the sponge in ECOWIN-H, put it into a sealed plastic pack of water(8~10 liters) at 15~25^oC/60~77°F and push off nematodes in hands
• Dilute the remaining nematodes with 200 liters of 15~25^oC(59~77°F) water
• Stir well the resolution in order not to have nematodes easily settled
• The solution can be applied directly using several ways (a watering can, hose end sprayer, backpack sprayer, pump sprayer, through irrigation and misting systems)
• Release early in the morning or at dusk when temperatures are cooler and the sun is not so bright
• You had better use a complete bottle of nematodes at a time for homogeneity reasons

To apply by ground spraying for all surface spraying equipment

• Apply to moist soil when soil temperatures are between 12~30^oC/54~86°F
• If soil temperature is higher than 30^oC/86°F, irrigate with at least 0.1"(one-tenth of an inch) of water to reduce temperature before applying ECOWIN-H
• Use a minimum rate of 200 gallons (760L) of water per acre(4,050)
• For optimal results, irrigation of at least 0.1" of water must be applied following the application of ECOWIN-H
• Time the irrigation to within 30 minutes under hot, dry conditions and within 2 hours under cool, wet conditions
• Remove all in-line or nozzle filters of 50 mesh or less
• Do not exceed a 300 psi(21 kg_f/cm²)pump pressure

To apply by ground spraying air blast spraying equipment

• Apply when air temperatures are between 15~25^oC/60~77°F
• Use a minimum rate 400 gallons(1,520L) of water per acre(4,050)
• For optimum results, irrigation of at least 0.1 of water must be applied prior to, and following, the application of ECOWIN-H
•  Time the irrigation to within 30 minutes under hot, dry conditions and within 2 hours under cool, wet conditions
• Apply as a coarse, low-pressure spray to the point of run off on the bark areas from the ground level up into the scaffolds of the tree
• Remove all in-line or nozzle filters of 50 mesh or less
• Do not exceed a 300 psi(21 kg_f/cm²) pump pressure

Knapsack sprayer application

• Make up stock solution by suspending 1 pack in 8~10 liters(2 gallons) of water in a clean bucket
• Agitate the stock solution and dilute as follows :
• Take 1 liter of stock solution and make up 5 liters in the knapsack
• Keep solution agitated and apply immediately at 100mL/m² or 2.8 fluid ounces per 9 ft² (5 liters will cover 50 m² or 540 ft²)
• Repeat with rest of the stock solution

Boom sprayer application

• Partly fill tank with cool clean water
• Start the agitator and keep running until application is completed
• Empty the appropriate number of packs into a large bucket, add 10 liters water and mix thoroughly
• Rinse bucket contents into the tank
• Add required volume of additional water to the tank
• Apply spray suspension

Application conditions

• To avoid desiccation of the nematodes
• Avoid direct sunlight and make application during early morning or late afternoon/evening
• Application during rain is highly desirable
• Ensure soil is moist prior to application and for at least two weeks after
• It is very important to irrigate immediately after application to move the nematodes below the thatch layer
• Soil should be between 12~30^oC/54~86^oF at application
• The soil should be moist
• Use entire pack at one time
• Use nematodes immediately after mixing
• Agitate nematodes constantly during application

Precautions

• Do not if past expiry date or incorrectly stored
• This product is compatible with many commonly applied pesticides but some chemicals may reduce the viability and efficacy of product (Details are available from your ECOWIN distributor
• ECOWIN-H will not control insect adult
• Do not store made up solution for future use
• Do not exceed 300psi/20bar/2,000kPa pump pressure

Storage and disposal

• Store in a refrigerator(5^oC/40^oF) but do not freeze
• Ensure good air circulation around each pack
• Use before expiry date
• Disposal : product and packaging waste resulting from the use of this product, or unused, out of date product, may be disposed of on site or at any approved waste disposal facility in accordance with local regulations