Lecanicillium lecanii (Verticillium) for Pomegranate

Lecanicillium lecanii (formerly Verticillium lecanii) infects and kills aphids (especially cotton aphid), thrips, mealybugs, and whiteflies on pomegranate. These pests also transmit viral diseases.

How to use in pomegranate:

• Foliar spray: Mix 2–3 g powder or 2–3 ml liquid per litre water. Spray on underside of leaves and on young shoots.

• Repeat: Every 10–15 days until pests are controlled.

Best time: At bud burst and when pests first appear. Avoid mixing with chemical fungicides.