Verticillium Lecanii for Vegetables – Control Aphids, Thrips, Whiteflies & Mealybugs
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Your brinjals have curling leaves and sticky honeydew. Your chilli plants are covered in tiny black insects – aphids. Your tomatoes have whiteflies that fly up in a cloud when you touch the leaves. These sucking pests weaken your vegetables, reduce yield, and spread viral diseases.
Verticillium lecanii is your organic weapon.
The Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) recommends spraying Lecanicillium lecanii (synonym Verticillium lecanii) at 20g per litre of water for whitefly management. It is equally effective against aphids, thrips, jassids, and mealybugs.
How to use Verticillium for vegetables:
Seed treatment (before sowing):
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Mix 5‑10g of Bactostore’s Verticillium powder per kg of seeds with enough water to coat
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Shade dry for 30 minutes, then sow
Nursery bed drench (to prevent damping‑off and pest attacks):
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Mix 5g of powder (or 5 ml liquid) in 1 litre of water
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Drench the nursery bed soil before sowing
Root dip for seedlings (before transplanting):
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Mix 10g of powder (or 10 ml liquid) in 1 litre of water
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Dip seedling roots for 10 minutes before transplanting
Foliar spray for established plants:
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For liquid: Mix 2‑5 ml in 1 litre of water
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For powder: Mix 5‑10g in 1 litre of water, add a little jaggery for better adhesion
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Spray thoroughly on both sides of leaves, especially the underside
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Apply every 10‑15 days during active pest infestation
Results you can expect:
Cleaner leaves, no sticky honeydew, healthier plants, higher yield, and organic, residue‑free vegetables that fetch a better price.
Order Verticillium for your vegetable garden today.
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Article 6: Verticillium Lecanii Liquid vs Powder – Which One to Buy for Your Alappuzha Farm?
Meta Title: Verticillium Lecanii Liquid vs Powder – Which is Best for My Alappuzha Farm? | Bactostore
Meta Description: Confused between liquid and powder Verticillium lecanii? Bactostore explains which formulation suits your coconut, banana, paddy, or vegetable farm – combo available for best value.
Short Summary: Liquid Verticillium is best for foliar sprays, drip irrigation, and quick action – shelf life 12‑18 months, ₹200‑450 per litre. Powder (talc‑based) is best for mixing with FYM for soil application and seed treatment – higher CFU count (>2×10⁹ CFU/g), ₹200‑450 per kg. For large coconut/banana gardens, use powder. For treating paddy seeds or seedling roots, use powder. For established vegetable beds, use liquid. Bactostore’s combo (1 kg powder + 1 litre liquid) is ₹500 (save ₹100). Free delivery above ₹1000.
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Many Alappuzha farmers ask us: should I buy liquid or powder Verticillium lecanii? Here is a simple guide to help you decide.
Liquid Verticillium lecanii:
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Best for foliar sprays, drip irrigation, and quick response to pest outbreaks
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Contains 1×10⁸ to 2×10⁹ CFU/ml
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Shelf life: 12‑18 months – store at room temperature away from sunlight
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Price: ₹200‑450 per litre at Bactostore
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One litre covers 1‑2 acres when diluted (2‑5 ml per litre of water)
Powder (talc‑based) Verticillium lecanii:
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Best for mixing with FYM for soil application, seed treatment, and long‑term protection
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Contains >2×10⁹ CFU/g – higher concentration than liquid
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Shelf life: 8‑12 months – store in cool, dry place
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Price: ₹200‑450 per kg at Bactostore
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One kg mixed with 100‑200 kg FYM covers 1‑2 acres
Which one should you buy for your farm?
| Your situation | Recommended formulation |
|---|---|
| You have a large coconut/banana garden with whiteflies | Powder – mix with FYM for basin application |
| You have active thrips infestation on banana bunches | Liquid – spray immediately |
| You need to treat paddy seeds before sowing | Powder – easier to coat seeds evenly |
| You have a drip irrigation system | Liquid – apply through fertigation |
| You have a vegetable nursery | Liquid – easy to drench beds |
| You want the best value for money | Combo – use powder for soil, liquid for emergencies |
Save money with Bactostore’s combo offer:
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1 kg powder + 1 litre liquid – only ₹500 (regular ₹600, save ₹100)
How to order:
📞 Call 9146150117 – mention “Alappuzha farmer” for 5% discount
🌐 Order online: www.peaklab.co.in – free delivery above ₹1000