Action: Insecticide/Miticide

· Composition

Concentrated spores of the fungus Beauveria bassiana in a wettable powder formulation. Beauveria bassiana occurs naturally in the soil. The spores of the strain used in Bb Plus grow and multiply on the target pest, penetrate its cuticle and eventually destroy it.

· Activity

Bb Plus controls mites and aphids, mealybug, thrips and leafhoppers.

· Crop Range

All crops. No phytoxicity is expected. But always test with a few plants before blanket application just incase.

· Rate and Method of Application

Add water into Bb Plus powder at the rate of 2 litres water for 1gm of Bb Plus and shake thoroughly to mix. This rate is equal to 100gm Bb Plus in 200 litres of water. Addition of an appropriate wetter such as NATURAL WET is recommended to accelerate activity. Apply the normal spray volume making sure to cover all target foliage areas and on both sides of each leaf. Keep the spray tank agitated throughout the application exercise. Avoid overhead irrigation for the next 24 hours after application.

· Contradictions

Bb Plus is affected by chlorine, fungicides, and copper compounds. Do not mix with these products. Allow one week after the application of these products before applying Bb Plus and four weeks if Bb Plus precedes them.

Apply as soon after mixing as possible. Do not stand the mixture overnight.

Do not tank mix with other pesticides except GC-mite and GC-3 with which it is compatible.

· Precautions

Bb Plus has no mammalian toxicity issues. However, it is advisable to avoid inhaling or ingesting the dust or allowing it into the eyes. Wear appropriate protective clothing and wash clothes and body after working with the product.

STORAGE

Bb plus contains living microorganisms which are affected by temperatures of below – 20C and above 340C. Store at around 8+ 20C. If no such storage is available, order only what is required for immediate use.

· Preharvest Interval

Bb Plus has no residue issues and harvesting may by undertaken at zero-day interval. However, for good agricultural practice, we recommend harvesting the day after the day of application.