{"product_id":"sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup","title":"Sportnem-T Leatherjacket Killer","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  @media screen and (max-width: 640px) {\n    .mobile-fix {\n      float: none !important;\n      margin: 0 auto 1rem auto !important;\n      display: block;\n     \n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSportnem-T Leatherjacket Killer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/Steinernemacarpocapsae_KoppertBIologicalSystems-2_2_240x240.jpg?v=1707733686\" alt=\"Steinernema carpocapsae;\" style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 5px; float: left;\" class=\"mobile-fix\"\u003eA pro-active preventative approach to controlling leatherjackets in turf is required. By treating with Sportnem-T Leatherjacket Killer within September to the end of October application window, direct damage from the grubs and indirect damage from predators hunting for them in the following spring and summer is avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThere are two application windows in the pests life cycle suitable for applying a leatherjacket treatment. The first window is during the late summer\/autumn, from \u003cstrong\u003emid-September until the end of October\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"TextRun Strikethrough SCXW99668241 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW99668241 BCX0\"\u003eAutumn applications will target the two main crane fly species in the UK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP CommentHighlightRest SCXW99668241 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP CommentHighlightRest SCXW99668241 BCX0\"\u003eThe secondary spring treatments of Sportnem-T will be most effective from \u003cstrong\u003eMay \u003c\/strong\u003ewhen newly hatched larvae of the common crane fly, \u003cem\u003eTipula oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e, are present and soil temperatures are \u0026gt;\u003cstrong\u003e12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDuring the spring window the larvae of the European crane fly, \u003cem\u003eTipula paludosa\u003c\/em\u003e, will have grown to a stage where effective control of any type is significantly reduced. As a result it is important to note that the required application rate is higher for the spring window compared to the late summer into autumn window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Integrated Pest Management Leaflet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/Pitchcare_IPM_Leaflet_2025.pdf\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"View Our Integrated Pest Management Guide at Pitchcare.com\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/View_IPM_Guide-PC_160x160.png?v=1757069584\" class=\"mobile-fix\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 20px; float: right;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Integrated_Pest_Management_Leaflet.pdf\" title=\"Integrated Pest Management Leaflet\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor best results apply Sportnem-T leatherjacket treatment to moist turf areas from \u003cstrong\u003emid-September until the end of October\u003c\/strong\u003e as this targets the pest early in its life cycle when it is more susceptible to control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe below infographic \u003c\/b\u003e is designed to inform the user as to the life stage of the organism throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/Pitchcare_Leatherjacket_Life_Cycle_Diagram_Infographic_2025.png?v=1756383784\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/Nematodes-Leather-Jacket-infographic-2024-PC.png?v=1713529172\" alt=\"Leatherjacket - Nematodes Life Cycle\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAfter application, the nematodes actively search for their prey and penetrate them. The nematodes then feed on the contents of the prey, excreting specific bacteria from their digestive tracts as they do so. These bacteria convert the host tissue into products that the nematodes can easily ingest. The larvae die within a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHow to Apply Sportnem-T Leatherjacket Killer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication Rates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOPTIMAL CONTROL Window 1 - mid-September, October: 1 pack per 500 square metres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eREDUCED CONTROL Window 2 - May: 1 pack per 250 square metres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/b\u003eSportnem-T can be applied when soil temperatures are \u0026gt;12°C but the nematode, \u003cem\u003eSteinernema carpocapsae\u003c\/em\u003e, will be more active when temperatures are \u0026gt;14°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSportnem-T Leatherjacket Killer must be used within 3-4 weeks of being received, keep refrigerated until used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArea Treated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 250 million\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,000m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 x 250 million\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\" style=\"background-color: #0ba397;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 20px !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #ffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparing to Apply Nematodes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup-1.jpg?v=1696861389\" alt=\"1. Order\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup-001.jpg?v=1696861389\" alt=\"1. Order\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #0aa295;\"\u003eOrder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrder nematodes to arrive 1-2 weeks prior to forecast application period* to facilitate application in optimum circumstances. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e*Aim to apply nematodes 4-5 weeks after peak adult flight time.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup-2.jpg?v=1696861389\" alt=\"2. Store\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup-002.jpg?v=1696861389\" alt=\"2. Store\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #0aa295;\"\u003eStore\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eStore in a refrigerator at a temperature between 2-6°C.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup-3.jpg?v=1696861389\" alt=\"3. Monitor\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup-003.jpg?v=1696861389\" alt=\"3. Monitor\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #0aa295;\"\u003eMonitor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAim to apply nematodes 4-5 weeks after peak adult flight time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAim to apply when soil temperatures are at least 12°C (temperatures \u0026gt;14°C will further improve efficacy). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAim to apply in the morning, in the evening or on a cloudy day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAim to apply when rain is forecast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup-4.jpg?v=1696861389\" alt=\"4. Irrigate\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup-004.jpg?v=1696861389\" alt=\"4. Irrigate\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #0aa295;\"\u003eIrrigate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eApply 5-10 litres per m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e of water the evening before treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eApply a further 5 litres per m\u003csup\u003e2 \u003c\/sup\u003eof water 1-2 hours before treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup-5.jpg?v=1696861389\" alt=\"5. Aerate\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup-005.jpg?v=1696861388\" alt=\"5. Aerate\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #0aa295;\"\u003eAerate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUse a sarel roller to aerate the soil, facilitating faster movement of the nematodes through the soil profile.*\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e* It is important that the nematodes come into contact with the soil as quickly as possible; excessive thatch will inhibit this process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\" style=\"background-color: #0ba397;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 20px !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #ffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying Nematodes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup-6.jpg?v=1696861389\" alt=\"6. Equipment\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup-006.jpg?v=1696861389\" alt=\"6. Equipment\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #0aa295;\"\u003eEquipment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRemove all filters from the application equipment. Checking:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLance handle,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop hat filters at the nozzle,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter bowls within pipes after the pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUse a suitable nozzle i.e. flat fan nozzle with coarse droplet size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEnsure sprayer is completely clean then fill with half the required amount of clean water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup-7.jpg?v=1696861389\" alt=\"7. Nematodes\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup-007.jpg?v=1696861389\" alt=\"7. Nematodes\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #0aa295;\"\u003eNematodes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePlace the contents of the pack into a clean bucket containing 5 litres of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eStir well and allow to soak for 20-30 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eStir again and pour the entire solution into the spray tank through its sieve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTop up until the required amount of solution is in the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup-8.jpg?v=1696861389\" alt=\"8. Application\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup-aquazorb-45.jpg?v=1696861389\" alt=\"8. Application\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #0aa295;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpray nematode solution immediately onto the prepared surface using a maximum of 12 bar pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eApply with a penetrant wetting agent to improve passage into the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup-9.jpg?v=1696861388\" alt=\"9. Post Application\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup-009.jpg?v=1696861389\" alt=\"9. Post Application\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #0aa295;\"\u003ePost Application\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIrrigate immediately after application using at least 2-5 litres per m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e to wash the nematodes into the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEnsure the area is kept moist for at least 2 weeks post application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe do not sell this product during the period when the larvae are not susceptible to control using nematodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo aid the efficiency of the nematodes into the soil profile, apply with \u003ca title=\"Aquazorb 45 liquid 10 litre\" href=\"\/products\/aquazorb-45-liquid-10-litre\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAquazorb 45 Wetting Agent\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ddshopfaq-75326\" class=\"ddshopfaq\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Koppert","offers":[{"title":"1000m²","offer_id":41031040270379,"sku":"152687","price":84.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10000m²","offer_id":41031040303147,"sku":"152686","price":412.02,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/Sportnem-T10x250M-Koppertresized1.jpg?v=1707733244","url":"https:\/\/checkout.pitchcare.com\/products\/sportnem-t-leatherjacket-killer-5000-m-sup-2-sup","provider":"Pitchcare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}