Syngenta Turf Pest Tracker has now completed its objective of compiling reports from greenkeepers, agronomists and turf mangers to identify periods of peak crane fly activity, in order to optimise application timing of Acelepryn and NemaTrident beneficial nematodes.
With hundreds of reported sightings from across the country over the past four years, it has built an accurate picture of pest activity, to help accurately achieve optimum treatment timing to target leatherjackets.
The sighting reports have also shown that crane fly activity occurs right across the country, and that the timing is remarkably consistent each year from the south of England up to Scotland.
Conclusions of the Pest Tracker data have compiled into a final comprehensive report and recommendations drawn from the data to help plan future actions.
Thank you to everyone who has participated in the Pest Tracker annual reporting and contributed to what will be an important resource for use in developing more effective Integrated Turf Management strategies, as well as delivering more consistent and reliable results through optimised application timing.
The Pest Tracker report is available now, to help optimise the timing of treatments to target leatherjackets this autumn.