Farmroot Beauveria Bassiana is a natural, eco-friendly bio-insecticide formulated to effectively control a broad spectrum of insect pests, especially sucking pests like mealybugs, thrips, mites, and major caterpillars such as the American bollworm. It contains the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana at a concentration of 1 × 10^8 CFU/ml (liquid) or 1% WP with 1 × 10⁸ CFU/g (powder), which infects pests upon contact or ingestion, leading to their death by nutrient depletion.

Technical Details

• Active Ingredient: Beauveria bassiana (1 × 10⁸ CFU/ml or CFU/g)
• Mode of Entry: Contact or ingestion by pests
• Mode of Action: Spores attach to the pest cuticle, germinate, penetrate, and consume internal nutrients, ultimately killing the pest.

Key Features & Benefits

• Natural and biodegradable alternative to chemical insecticides.
• Controls a variety of pests: mealybugs, thrips, mites, American bollworm, root grubs, whiteflies, and aphids.
• Improves soil health and promotes nutrient absorption.
• Safe for beneficial insects and the environment; compatible with organic farming.
• Enhances overall plant growth and Vigor.
• Provides long-lasting pest protection and reduces reliance on chemicals.
• Easy to apply via spraying, drenching, or drip irrigation.

Recommended Crops

• Papaya, sapota, watermelon, cotton, groundnut, tomato, brinjal, chilli, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, banana, cabbage, cauliflower, mango, and various horticultural and field crops.

Dosage & Application

• Foliar Spray: 3-7 ml per liter of water (liquid formulation) or 5-10 g per liter of water (WP).
• Soil Drench: 750-1000 ml per acre via drenching or drip irrigation for root pests.
• Spray thoroughly on affected plant parts ensuring good coverage.

Farmroot Beauveria Bassiana is recognized for its environmental safety, broad pest control spectrum, and role in integrated pest management (IPM) programs, offering growers a sustainable, effective option for persistent pest challenges without the harmful effects of chemical insecticides