Best use of slug pellets in winter wheat
The Problem
- Yield loss from slug damage in wheat is most likely to occur from seed hollowing before the crop emerges
- Slugs can remain active in conditions where wheat seeds do not germinate quickly making seeds vulnerable for an extended period of time
- Make sure you use the best protection and avoid having to make multiple applications
- Except in very severe conditions leaf shredding damage to established crops is unlikely to cause economic yield loss
What to do;
- Identify fields and field areas at highest risk taking into account history and previous cropping (monitor stubbles for slug activity using traps baited with layers mash prior to drilling)
- Treat vulnerable crops immediately if slugs are found in traps and/or conditions favour slug activity
- Apply Draza® forte at 3.75kg/ha to the soil surface soon after drilling
- Continue to monitor crops and apply suitable pellets if necessary according to risk and field conditions
Winter wheat - New best advice
(Test bait using chicken layers mash to determine risk level)
Draza forte
• High quality Wetex pellets work harder and last longer
• Remain effective even in cold and wet conditions
• Give consistent, reliable slug control every season
• Won’t let you down when you need them most
*Do not use metaldehyde if drains running or rainfall forecast
Better results from fewer applications
Effect of baits on crop stand in wheat
(% relative to untreated) 8th Nov 2010
• Draza forte provides consistently high levels of slug control even under the most difficult conditions
• Long lasting pellets ensure seeds stay protected and avoids multiple applications
Trial carried out by Styloma research
Slug bait durability in WW and OSR
• Draza forte is a wet extruded durum wheat pellet and
includes a high quality binder making it more resistant to
degradation and mould growth
• Uniform pellet shape, size and weight promotes even
spreading plus they resist damage from spinning disc
spreaders
Mean of 6 Bayer CropScience trials autumn 2010
Moulding Resistance – After 7 days exposure
Source: Bayer CropScience 2010 Lab test on soil @ 15ºC and 90 - 95% relative humidity
• Yield loss from slug damage in wheat is most likely to occur from seed hollowing before the crop emerges
• Slugs can remain active in conditions where wheat seeds do not germinate quickly making seeds vulnerable for an extended period of time
• Make sure you use the best protection and avoid having to make multiple applications
• Except in very severe conditions leaf shredding damage to established crops is unlikely to cause economic yield loss
What to do;
• Identify fields and field areas at highest risk taking into account history and previous cropping (monitor stubbles for slug activity using traps baited with layers mash prior to drilling)
• Treat vulnerable crops immediately if slugs are found in traps and/or conditions favour slug activity
• Apply Draza® forte at 3.75kg/ha to the soil surface soon after drilling
• Continue to monitor crops and apply suitable pellets if necessary according to risk and field conditions
The Problem:
• Yield loss from slug damage in wheat is most likely to occur from seed hollowing before the crop emerges
• Slugs can remain active in conditions where wheat seeds do not germinate quickly making seeds vulnerable for an extended period of time
• Make sure you use the best protection and avoid having to make multiple applications
• Except in very severe conditions leaf shredding damage to established crops is unlikely to cause economic yield loss
What to do;
• Identify fields and field areas at highest risk taking into account history and previous cropping (monitor stubbles for slug activity using traps baited with layers mash prior to drilling)
• Treat vulnerable crops immediately if slugs are found in traps and/or conditions favour slug activity
• Apply Draza® forte at 3.75kg/ha to the soil surface soon after drilling
• Continue to monitor crops and apply suitable pellets if necessary according to risk and field conditions
durum wheat pellet and
includes a high quality binder
making it more resistant to
degradation and mould growth
• Uniform pellet shape, size and
weight promotes even
spreading plus they resist
damage from spinning disc
spreaders
