Cat.No.
PGPR-0031BF
Product Name
Biological Fertilizer - Isaria fumosorosea
Type
Biological Fertilizer
Effective Microbes
Isaria fumosorosea Apopka Strain 97 (formerly Paecilomyces fumosoroseus): ≥ 20% (Contains 1 x 109 CFU/g of product)
Other Ingredients: ≤ 80%
Other Ingredients: ≤ 80%
Product Description
Isaria fumosorosea, Apopka Strain 97, can infect and kill target pest insects and mites including aphids, whiteflies, thrips and various mite species. This naturally occurring, entomopathogenic fungus continues to grow and spread once applied to offer maximum protection against plant feeding pests above and below ground. As the infection moves through the pest population, the fungus continuously propagates in the dead and dying pests. Once it kills the pest, spores erupt from the pest ready to infect the nearest suitable host.
Mode of Action
Isaria fumosorosea, the active component in the product, is an entomopathogenic fungus found in infected and dead insects as well as in some soils that infects many insect and mite pests that occur on foliage and other above-ground plants, as well as many soil-dwelling pests. Under proper environmental conditions, spores of the fungus attach to and penetrate the cuticle of the target pest. The fungus grows inside the pest causing its death. The fungus then emerges from the dead pest to release more spores to infect other pests.
Pests
Aphids (Aphidoidea), Black Vine Weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus), Broad Mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus), Citrus Leafminer (Phyllocnistis citrella), Coleoptera grubs and larvae, Crown weevils, Japanese weevils (Popillia japonica), Leafminers (Liriomyza spp.), Lepidoptera caterpillars and larvae, Mealybugs (Pseudococcidae), Phorid Flies (Megaselia spp.), Plant Bugs (Lygus spp.), Psyllids, Root Worms (Chrysomelidae), Rust Mites (Aceria anthocoptes), Scarid Flies (Lycoriella spp.), Spider Mites (Tetranychidae), Thrips (Thysanoptera), Whiteflies (Aleyrodidae), Wireworms (Elateridae) and more.
Usage
Apply the product to moist or pre-irrigated soil at 1-2 lbs.
Storage Temperature
The product must be kept refrigerated for best results. It is recommended to be used within 30 days of opening.
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