VERTICILLIUM is a biological insecticide based on a selective strain of naturally- occurring entomopathogenic fungus Veticillium lecanil. The product contains spores and mycelial fragments of V. lecanil.
Mode of Action
The spore of the fungus, when comes in contact with the cuticle (skin) of the target pest insect in germinates and grows directly through the spiracle in the cuticle into the inner body of the host. The fungus by taking nutrients from the insect proliferates and colonizes the entire insect and thus drains the insect of nutrients and the infected insects eventually die. Verticillium infects the insect on contact and does not need to be consumed by the host to cause infection.
Method of Application
Foliar Spray (Plant hoppers, thrips, aphids, and mealy bugs) : Verticillium 3 liters or 4 kg. / ha in 500 liters of water (i.e., 6 ml or 8 gm per liter of water). The product should be sprayed on growing plants using hand, ground or aerial equipment targeting the insects. The spray volume depends upon the crop canopy.
Soil Application (for root mealy bugs):Verticillium 3 liters or 4 kg. / ha in 500 liters of water (i.e., 6 ml or 8 gm per liter of water). Verticillium can be sprinkled around the root zone and incorporated into the soil either mechanically or through profuse watering of the plant. Alternatively, at the recommended rate can be mixed with 1000 kgs of organic fertilizer or field soil and can be applied uniformly.
Drip System:Mix Verticillium with water 6 ml or 8 gm/ liter and incorporated into the soil through the drip irrigation system during the pre or post plant stage. Apply preferably in the early morning or during the late evening hours. Use the spray solution as a direct spray targeting the pests on the undersides of the leaves.
Dosage:
Liquid: 3 Liters/ha.
Powder: 4 kg/ha