SPLATTM
- Specialized Pheromone & Lure Application Technology
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SPLAT applied on a peach tree to manage oriental fruit moth.
Mechanized application of SPLAT from above the tree canopy.
SPLAT GM is one of only 2 USDA approved mating disruption formulations under the USDA Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread (STS) program. For the 2009 season, more than 5½ tons of SPLAT GM were manufactured under contract for the STS program, for application to almost 100,000 acres. The photo above shows the loading of drums of SPLAT GM for delivery to Dynamic Aviation, which is contracted by USDA to aerially apply the SPLAT GM.
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SPLATTM (Specialized Pheromone & Lure Application Technology)*:
Biologically Inert Matrix for the Release
of Semiochemicals and/or Pesticides
Semiochemicals (such as synthetic pheromones) and some pesticides are
volatile compounds which require an appropriate delivery and dispensing
system to optimize and modulate its release in a manner that offers the
best insect attraction in the time period desired. ISCA
possesses a range of technologies that can dispense, optimize and modulate
the semiochemical and/or pesticide release in mating disruption or attract & kill
pest management programs.
SPLAT (Specialized Pheromone & Lure Application
Technology) has numerous advantages over current semiochemical
controlled release technologies:
- Provides long term rain and UV protection for the pheromone and/or
active ingredient.
- Biologically inert and bio-degradable matrix.
- Ability to vary release rates and duration from weeks to months
with one application depending on the size of the SPLAT dollop, and
in many
cases, achieve season long control with one application.
- Amorphous and flowable quality allows for many types of application
methods: spatula, caulking gun, metered backpack sprayer, tractor,
aircraft, etc.
- Possible to develop formulations to target more than one
pest with formulation mix of desired pheromones, active
ingredients and/or pesticides.
- An EPA science review has certified all inert
ingredients in SPLAT to be "suitable
for food use".
SPLAT has proven its effectiveness in mating disruption,
lure and attract & kill programs for many insect pests
(such as codling moth, oriental fruit moth, pink bollworm,
gypsy moth, brazilian apple leafroller), and ISCA welcomes
collaborative efforts to develop new SPLAT applications.
APPLICATION METHODS:
Due to its amorphous and flowable quality, SPLAT offers the most flexible method of applying pheromone mating disruption and attract & kill formulations; it easily accomodates a variety of application methods: manual, mechanical and automated. Check out our YouTube Channel for the latest videos of SPLAT being applied.
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SPLAT Wizard
Mounted on to a tractor with a front loader, the SPLAT Wizard is ideal for large acreage where mechanical application is necessary.
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SPLAT-o-Gator
Developed in collaboration with researchers at Michigan State University, the SPLAT-o-Gator is an inexpensive option for applying SPLAT using a John Deere Gator.
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SPLAT "Flicker" Gun
Using a standard automotive-style grease gun with a portable air source, the SPLAT "Flicker" Gun allows workers to move quickly through rows while applying to the upper portions of the trees.
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M10 Metered Dosing Gun
The M10 is the simplest way to apply SPLAT manually. The gun has 5 dispense settings to produce consistent, repeatable results.
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Aerial Application
For large scale and region wide treatment, aerial application offers the most efficient method of application.
In this photo, a plane from Dynamic Aviation, which is contracted by the USDA Forest Service under the Stop the Spread (STS) of Gypsy Moth program, is applying SPLAT GM. In 2009, SPLAT GM was applied to almost 100,000 acres in 2009 as part of the STS Program. |
*SPLAT is protected by patents and patents pending.
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Oriental
Fruit Moth