Buy Beauveria Bassiana for Black Pepper – Control Root Mealybugs, Thrips & Caterpillars

Kozhikode's black pepper is famous for its pungency and aroma. But three pests cause major losses: root mealybugs feed on roots, causing yellowing, wilting, and reduced yield; thrips rasp developing berries, causing brown scars that make berries unmarketable; caterpillars defoliate vines, reducing photosynthesis and yield. Chemical pesticides often fail, and residues can affect export quality.

Beauveria bassiana is your natural, export‑safe solution.

What the research says: Research on Beauveria bassiana against black pepper root mealybugs (Formiccoccus sp.) showed that the B. bassiana BB1 strain was highly effective. At 6 months after treatment, the efficacy reached 99.18%. Moreover, the levels of photosynthetic pigments in the leaves of black pepper seedlings increased about 2 times compared to the untreated control. B. bassiana also improved plant health and vigour.

How to apply Beauveria on black pepper:

Soil application for root mealybugs and root grubs:

  • Take 200‑250g of Bactostore's Beauveria powder per adult vine

  • Mix with 20‑25 kg of well‑decomposed FYM or cow dung

  • Apply in the basin around the vine (15‑20 cm from the trunk) and cover with soil

  • Apply twice a year – pre‑monsoon (April‑May) and post‑monsoon (September‑October)

Foliar spray for thrips, caterpillars, and whiteflies:

  • For liquid: Mix 2‑5 ml in 1 litre of water

  • For powder: Mix 5‑10g in 1 litre of water, add a little jaggery for better adhesion

  • Spray thoroughly on leaves (both sides), stems, spikes, and developing berries

  • Pay special attention to the underside of leaves and flower buds

  • Spray in early morning or late evening

  • Apply every 10‑15 days during flowering and berry development

Root dip for young pepper cuttings (before planting):

  • Mix 10 ml of Beauveria liquid in 1 litre of water

  • Dip the roots of young pepper cuttings for 10 minutes before planting

Buy Beauveria for your pepper vines today.
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