Dextrose Based Beauveria Bassiana Powder Formulation (100 % Water Soluble)

Beauveria bassiana is a naturally occurring entomopathogenic fungus used as a broad-spectrum bio-insecticide. It infects insects via spore adhesion to the cuticle, germinating and penetrating the exoskeleton, ultimately causing mycosis. Formulated at 2 × 10⁸ CFU/g on a talc carrier, it targets soft-bodied pests while safeguarding beneficial species.

Product Specifications

• CFU: 2 × 10⁸ CFU/g

• Active Content: Fungal spores and mycelium of Beauveria bassiana

• Carrier: Dextrose powder (ensures stability and foliar adhesion)

Usage Instructions

1. Dosage: 500 g–1 kg per acre in 200 L water for thorough coverage.

2. Timing: Apply at dawn/dusk or on cloudy days to avoid UV degradation.

3. Target Pests:

   • Sucking insects: Bemisia tabaci (whitefly), Aphis gossypii (cotton aphid), Myzus persicae (green peach aphid)

   • Boring/chewing pests: Helicoverpa armigera (cotton bollworm), Spodoptera litura (tobacco armyworm), Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Colorado potato beetle)

   • Others: Thrips (Thrips palmi, Frankliniella occidentalis), mites (Tetranychus urticae), coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei)

4. Method: Spray foliage, stems, and soil; ensure direct contact with pests.

5. Frequency: Reapply every 7–14 days during high infestation; avoid heavy rain for 48 hours post-application.

6. Compatibility: Do not mix with chemical fungicides; compatible with neem oil and insecticidal soaps.

7. Activation: Requires >80% humidity for 8–10 hours to initiate spore germination.

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

Suitable Crops

• Vegetables: Tomato, chilli, cucumber, beans, eggplant

• Fruits: Citrus, apple, grapes, strawberries, mango

• Field Crops: Cotton, maize, soybean, sunflower

• Plantations: Coffee, tea, coconut, oil palm

• Ornamentals: Roses, chrysanthemums

Storage Instructions

• Temperature: 10–25°C (avoid >30°C or freezing; refrigeration ideal).

• Packaging: PP Bag

• Shelf Life: 24 months from manufacture.

• Precautions: Store away from moisture and chemical pesticides; reseal immediately after use.

Key Advantage

Cuticle-Degrading Action:
Secretes enzymes (chitinases, proteases) that dissolve insect exoskeletons, effectively controlling pesticide-resistant pests like Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 (Middle East-Asia Minor 1 species) and Tetranychus urticae (two-spotted spider mite) without disrupting natural enemies.