Myco-Vertil (Bio-insecticide): Verticillium lecanii

Myco-Vertil (Bio-insecticide): Verticillium lecanii

Myco-Vertil is produced by using Verticillium lecanii, which is an entomopathogenic fungus that can control many insects.

Myco-Vertil is produced by using Verticillium lecanii, which is an entomopathogenic fungus that can control many insects.

Mode of Action: This entomopathogenic fungus can grow on the body of insects and drain the nutrients from them, and eventually kill the host. Also secretes toxins to kill the host.

Benefits: Controls thrips, aphids, whiteflies, mealy bugs, flies, beetles, rust fungi, jassids and leafhoppers.

Method of Application:

Seed Treatment: Mix 20ml of Myco-Vertil with 1 kg of seeds and sow the treated seeds after 30 minutes.  

Root Dipping: Mix 20 ml of Myco-Vertil with 1 litre of water and dip the roots of seedlings for about 20 minutes before planting.

Field application: For an acre, 1000ml of Myco-Vertil can be mixed with sufficient quantity of water and this solution is sprinkled over 50 – 100 kg of farmyard manure and broadcast it in the field. Suspend 1000ml of Myco-Vertil in required volume of water and irrigate through drip system.

Content: Verticillium lecanii (2 x 109 cfu / ml)

Dosage: 1kg or 500ml/acre

Caution: Do not mix with chemical fungicides or fertilizers.

Expiry: Use the product within 6 months of date of mfg.

Pack size: 1kg and 500ml