{"product_id":"taser-pro-wp-wettable-powder","title":"Taser Pro WP Wettable Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaserPRO 800 WP is a residual broad spectrum non-repellent insecticide for the treatment of African Black Beetle (adults) and Earthworms in turf.  TaserPRO is also a non-pyrethroid and is ideal for resistance management.  It can be rotated with pyrethroids (such as MaxumPRO 125 SC and BeetleBETA 125 SC) to limit resistance.  TaserPRO 800 WP is biodegradable with low risk of environmental contamination; it is water-based, so contains no oil or solvent to damage turf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuisance Earthworm in Amenity Turf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthworm activity is beneficial in most natural and agricultural systems, but excessive earthworm casting is a problem on sports fields worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthworm casting on the surface of golf course fairways is becoming one of the most challenging management issues for superintendents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasting occurs when earthworms ingest soil and leaf tissue to extract nutrients, then emerge from their burrows to deposit the faecal matter, or casts, as mounds of soil on the turf surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthworms become an issue in amenity turf when:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpulsion of soil rich earthworm faecal matter, or casts, as mounds of soil on the turf canopy can muddy the surface, reduce photosynthesis, and lead to thinning, weed invasion and surface softening.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasts affect ball roll on sports fields and causes fouling of maintenance equipment and dulls mower blades.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild-up of cast material on cylinder mower units can affect height and quality of cut.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn low-cut amenity turf grass systems such as lawn bowls, cricket pitches, golf course greens, tees and fairways, surface castings from earthworms can result in a muddy playing surface, ball roll issues, water retention in the canopy, weed and pest invasion, reduced aesthetics, surface softening and decreased photosynthesis.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive earthworm casting on fairways interferes with proper maintenance practices, the playability of the turf grass and the overall appearance of the fairways.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffected turf can become thin and the playing surface can soften.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED SPRAY APPLICATION TREATMENT FOR EARTHWORMS IN TURF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is recommended that 2 applications are applied 4 weeks apart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen making a tank mix the addition of a wetter helps soil penetration of the treatment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce applied irrigate with 6-8 mL of water to assist in soil penetration\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaserPRO 800 WP can be applied to a turf surface prior to a moderate rain fall event (6-10 mL) to aid in penetration into soil zone\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeak treatment times commence in April through to late August (or whenever conditions promote earthworm castings in undesirable locations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf these application techniques are followed it is expected that turf will be protected for up to 4 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: \u003c\/strong\u003e After significant rain events it may be necessary to reapply the treatment.  Large volume rain events can dilute the product and its performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e earthworms are considered to be beneficial in turf for soil aeration, water penetration, thatch control and the addition of bacteria and organic matter. Sundew TaserPRO 800WP Insecticide should be used as part of an integrated pest management program which incorporates other non-pesticide options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive ingredient: bendiocarb 800 g\/kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent against African Black Beetle and Earthworms in turf situations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent against a broad range of urban pests\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be mixed with sugar to form an effective fly bait\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains no oil or solvent to damage turf\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-pyrethroid and is ideal for rotation and resistance management\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e:  we recommend to irrigate immediately after application with 6 – 10 mL water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNAME: Taser PRO WP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRODUCT TYPE: Insecticide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eACTIVE INGREDIENT\/S: 800 g\/kg Bendiocarb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFORMULATION TYPE: Wettable Powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePACK SIZE: 150 g and 2 kg with handy measure scoop included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMARKET SEGMENTS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Black Beetle (adult) in turf:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Golf greens and fairways, bowling greens and playing fields \u003cstrong\u003eEarthworms in Turf: \u003c\/strong\u003e Golf greens and fairways, bowling greens and playing fields\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrban pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e  an extensive range of general pests including ants, bed bugs, carpet beetles, cockroaches, fleas, spiders, silverfish, Black Portuguese millipedes, European wasps, flies (common housefly, stable fly, brown blowfly, European green blowfly, lesser housefly), Seed harvesting ants, and baiting of flies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sundew","offers":[{"title":"150g","offer_id":51746643050786,"sku":null,"price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2kg","offer_id":51746643083554,"sku":null,"price":1499.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1569\/4370\/files\/TaserProWeb.jpg?v=1780978398","url":"https:\/\/www.easypestsupplies.com.au\/products\/taser-pro-wp-wettable-powder","provider":"Easy Pest Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}