Why Kollam Farmers Trust Bactostore Metarhizium anisopliae – Organic, CPCRI‑Proven & Effective

Kollam’s coconut, banana, pepper, vegetables, and paddy are valuable crops. Soil pests like root grubs, termites, weevils, and plant hoppers cause massive losses every year. Chemical pesticides are expensive, harm soil health, kill beneficial organisms like earthworms, and often fail because the pests live deep underground or inside plants.

Metarhizium anisopliae is 100% organic – it leaves zero chemical residues on your produce.

What the research proves – CPCRI, Kerala: The Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod, Kerala, has proven that the CPCRI strain of Metarhizium anisopliae controls all stages of the rhinoceros beetle – grub, pupa, and adults. It was even found effective when used with Trichoderma viride, as the two fungi have good compatibility. Crucially, application of Metarhizium did not cause any harm or mortality to earthworms in vermicompost pits, proving its safety for beneficial soil organisms.

KVK, Palakkad trial results: An on‑farm trial conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Palakkad, showed that application of Metarhizium anisopliae in manure pits, coconut basins, and other breeding sites resulted in 100% mycosis of O. rhinoceros grubs after three weeks. After six months, pest attack was reduced from 85% in untreated plots to just 10% in Metarhizium‑treated plots.

Large‑scale demonstration in Kerala: A large‑area demonstration of Oryctes rhinoceros management using Metarhizium anisopliae var. major was conducted across Kerala. After application of Metarhizium anisopliae var. major at 5×10¹¹ spores/m³ in cowdung pits, all the grubs and pupae were found diseased.

Why Metarhizium is better than chemical pesticides:



Feature Chemical Pesticides Metarhizium anisopliae
Residues on produce Yes – can affect export Zero residues – safe
Effect on soil health Kills beneficial organisms Improves soil biology
Pest resistance Develops quickly (2‑3 seasons) Very rare – multiple modes of action
Persistence in soil Days to weeks – repeated applications needed Months – long‑term suppression
Safety to earthworms Highly toxic to earthworms Safe – does not harm earthworms
Organic certification Not allowed Allowed and encouraged

Why Bactostore?
We understand Kollam’s unique farming landscape – from coastal coconut gardens to pepper plantations, from paddy fields to vegetable farms. That’s why we deliver directly to your farm gate within 2 working days.

What you get from Bactostore:

  • Fresh, lab‑tested Metarhizium with guaranteed high spore count (>2×10⁹ CFU/g for powder)

  • Both liquid and powder formulations

  • CPCRI‑proven and KAU‑recognised strains

  • Free technical guidance for application

  • Combo offers and cash on delivery above ₹500

Real farmer feedback from Kollam:

“Our coconut garden in Kollam had severe root grub infestation. Palms were turning yellow and dying. After applying Bactostore Metarhizium powder (200g per palm mixed with 25kg FYM) twice a year, the grub damage stopped. The palms have recovered and are yielding well.” – Vijayan, Kollam.

“Banana root weevils were causing my plants to topple. After using Bactostore Metarhizium soil drench every 2‑3 months, the weevil damage is almost gone. My bananas are healthier and yield has increased.” – Radhika, Kollam.

Stop losing your crops to soil pests. Switch to organic, effective, and affordable Metarhizium anisopliae from Bactostore – trusted by Kollam farmers.

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