PRODUCT : Containing strain of Verticillium lecanii.
TRADENAME : Bioline and Verti-Star.
ACTIVE INGREDIENT : Mycelial fragments and spores of Verticillium lecanii. CFU count : 2 x 109/gm. min. or 2 x 109/ml. min.
FORMULATION : WP (Wettable Powder) and AS (Aqueous Suspension).
SPECTRUM : Highly active on sucking pests like Scale Insects, Coccus viridis, Aphids, Thrips, Mealy Bugs, Jassids, Hoppers, etc. on crops like Mustard, Sugarcane, Mango, Sorghum, Rice, Cotton, Tomato, Grapes, Pomegranates, Chillies, Brinjal, Onion, Vegetables, Tea, Coffee, Fruits and Flowering plants.
MODE OF ACTION : Bioline/Verti-Star infects all stages of insects including eggs, larvae, pupae, nymphs and adults. The spores attach to insect cuticle / integuments, germinate and penetrate insect body. The hyphae through enzyme action proliferate in insect body and cause mortality through a combination of chemical, mechanical, water loss and nutrient loss effects. The insect body ultimately gets covered with mycelium and spores which may get dispersed and cause subsequent infections. Certain toxins - dipicolinic acid and bassianolide produced by this fungus also cause the mortality of insects.
DIRECTION FOR USE : Mix 1.0 - 1.5kg or 0.75 - 1.0 ltrs. of Bioline/Verti-Star in 150-250 liters of water to be sprayed in one Acre area. This can be sprayed using high volume knapsack or any other conventional sprayers. Give 2 - 3 sprays at 7-10 days intervals based on pest population, preferably in evenings and on young larval/nymphal stages or on sighting of egg laying.
ECO-SAFETY : Extremely safe to mammals, human beings, animals, natural parasites, predators, non target insects, pollinators, fishes, birds, etc. Classified as Class – IV, low hazardous (green label) pesticide. No phytotoxicity and exempted from residue analysis.
SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE : One year, if stored in dark, well ventilated rooms in original package at cool and dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
PACKING :
WP : 100 gm, 250 gm, 500 gm and 1.0 kg., boxes futher packed in 10 kg. cartons.
AS : 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml and 1.0 ltr. bottles further packed in 10.0 ltrs. Cartons.