A zero harvest interval molluscicide is a key advantage in growing potatoes following a showery summer weather hampering progress and encouraging slug activity, according to experts.
Scottish based CSC Crop Protection agronomist, Andrew Sprunt said tubers are currently at their most appealing to slugs.
Under recent conditions of increased susceptibility, and in the wake of the recent changes to metaldehyde applications which sees a restriction period in place from 1 August until 31 December According to Sprunt, Sluxx is proving a useful product with a zero harvest interval.
Sprunt said: “Immature tubers just aren’t as attractive. But as they reach maturity during September and October potato crops make for a particularly succulent feast and give rise to what is potentially the most significant level of crop damage.”
“In these situations harvest intervals are key. Harvesting schedules in green top crops are often an unknown and so a zero harvest interval pellet offers real flexibility - especially with most metaldehyde and methiocarb products having a 21 or 18 day harvest intervals respectively.
“We’re applying Sluxx now to growing crops and also to those being burnt down,” he added. “Even crops that are burnt down are still at risk of slug damage before lifting, so are receiving pellet applications to protect against slug damaged, holed potatoes."
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