Dextrose Based VBM Powder Formulation (Water Soluble)

This tri-fungal consortium combines entomopathogenic fungi (Verticillium lecanii, Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae) for broad-spectrum insect pest control. The synergistic action targets diverse insect orders through cuticle degradation, internal parasitism, and mycosis. Formulated at 2 × 10⁸ CFU/g,  (combined) on a talc carrier, it provides multi-modal pest suppression with extended field persistence.

Product Specifications

• Total CFU: 6 × 10⁸ CFU/g, (combined viable spores)

  • V. lecanii: 2 × 10⁸ CFU/g,

  • B. bassiana: 2 × 10⁸ CFU/g,

  • M. anisopliae: 2 × 10⁸ CFU/g,

• Active Content: Consortium spores/mycelium

• Carrier: Dextrose powder 

Usage Instructions

1. Dosage: 750 g–1 kg/acre in 200 L water.

2. Timing: Apply at 60–80% RH; dusk/dawn preferred.

3. Target Pests:

   • Sucking pests: Bemisia tabaci (whitefly), Aphis gossypii (aphid), Planococcus citri (mealybug)

   • Boring pests: Helicoverpa armigera (bollworm), Leucinodes orbonalis (fruit borer)

   • Soil pests: Holotrichia consanguinea (white grub), Odontotermes obesus (termite)

4. Method: Spray foliage + soil drench; ensure pest contact.

5. Frequency: Apply every 10 days during outbreaks; reapply post-rainfall.

6. Compatibility: Do not mix with fungicides; compatible with neem oil/entomopathogenic nematodes.

7. Activation: Requires >75% humidity for 8+ hours; irrigate pre-application in dry conditions.

8. Safety: Non-toxic to plants, pollinators (Apis mellifera), and predators (Chrysoperla carnea).

Suitable Crops

• Vegetables: Tomato (vs. Bemisia + Helicoverpa), Brinjal (vs. Leucinodes + aphids)

• Fruits: Citrus (vs. mealybugs + scales), Grapes (vs. thrips + stem borers)

• Field Crops: Cotton (vs. bollworm + whitefly), Sugarcane (vs. termites + borers)

• Plantations: Coconut (vs. Rhinoceros beetle), Oil palm (vs. nettle caterpillars)

Storage Instructions

• Temperature: 4–15°C (critical for consortium stability; avoid >25°C).

• Packaging: PP Bags

• Shelf Life: 24 months (test viability quarterly).

• Precautions: Avoid repeated opening; store away from chemical contaminants.

Key Advantage

Cross-Order Synergy:

• V. lecanii: Suppresses aphids/whiteflies (>90% mortality in 72 hrs)

• B. bassiana: Controls lepidopteran larvae (Cry toxin synergy)

• M. anisopliae: Eliminates soil-dwelling coleopterans
  Resistance-proof: Overcomes pest tolerance to single-strain bio-agents.