Dextrose Based Beauveria Bassiana Powder Formulation (100 % Water Soluble) 2x10^8 cells/gram

Technical Information

HOW TO USE GUIDE PDF

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

• Dosage: 500 g–1 kg per acre in 200 L water for thorough coverage.
• Timing: Apply at dawn/dusk or on cloudy days to avoid UV degradation.
• Target Pests:

1. Sucking insects: Bemisia tabaci (whitefly), Aphis gossypii (cotton aphid), Myzus persicae (green peach aphid)
2. Boring/chewing pests: Helicoverpa armigera (cotton bollworm), Spodoptera litura (tobacco armyworm), Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Colorado potato beetle)
3. Others: Thrips (Thrips palmi, Frankliniella occidentalis), mites (Tetranychus urticae), coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei)

• Method: Spray foliage, stems, and soil; ensure direct contact with pests.
• Frequency: Reapply every 7–14 days during high infestation; avoid heavy rain for 48 hours post-application.
• Compatibility: Do not mix with chemical fungicides; compatible with neem oil and insecticidal soaps.
• Activation: Requires >80% humidity for 8–10 hours to initiate spore germination.
• 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.