Description
Professional turf insecticide / miticide
The right product. The right application.
Thumper treats couch mite and labelled soil-borne parasitic nematodes, using very different foliar and root-zone application methods.
Professional or restricted use. Check authorisation, permitted situations and equipment before ordering. This product is not a general DIY lawn recommendation.
Turf as specified in the label; couch mite and confirmed parasitic nematodes.
↧ Labels & safety downloads
Label reference: APVMA 63594/133409. Check the label supplied with your pack.
▦ Turf application rates
| Target / situation | Product per 100 m² | Product per hectare |
|---|---|---|
| Couch mite | 10–20 mL | 1–2 L |
| Soil-borne parasitic nematodes | 50 mL | 5 L |
Selected label uses only. Figures marked “equivalent” are area conversions. 1 hectare = 10,000 m². The full label controls all uses, restrictions, intervals and resistance management.
Couch mite: 2.5–5 L/100 m² (250–500 L/ha). Nematodes: convenient carrier volume, followed immediately by at least 10 mm irrigation.
Application equipment
♧ Knapsack / handheld
Not permitted. Read the label’s backpack and handgun restrictions.
▦ Boom / large area
Use the target-specific rate and delivery method; foliar mite coverage and immediate nematode wash-in are different treatments.
Before you apply
- Do not use backpack or handgun sprayers; follow the permitted equipment directions.
- Couch mite: add non-ionic surfactant at 0.25% v/v and stay within the water-volume range. For nematodes, confirm extraction/identification/counts; repeat after 14 days and do not let spray dry before irrigation.
Identify the problem first
Use the Turf Library to check symptoms and identification. A guide is not proof that every lawn or site is suitable for this product.
Your mate for the next turf job.
Send us your lawn variety, area, location and clear photos. We can help match the product and application program to your home or commercial surface.
Email sales@turfmate.com.au ↗Read the complete product label and SDS before use. Wear the specified PPE and follow all state, site, re-entry, withholding and environmental requirements. Do not substitute an SDS, brochure or website summary for the label.