Farmroot Metarhizium Anisopliae is a bio-pesticide formulated with the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae, widely used for natural and eco-friendly pest control in sustainable agriculture and home gardening. It effectively targets a broad spectrum of soil and foliage insect pests, helping farmers reduce reliance on chemical insecticides.

Technical Content and Features:

• Contains Metarhizium anisopliae spores with a high concentration (typically around 2 × 10⁸ CFU/ml).
• Available in liquid form for easy application as foliar spray or soil drench.
• Shelf life generally exceeds one year when stored properly in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
• Recommended dosage:
• Foliar spray: 3 ml per liter of water
• Soil application: 2 liters per acre (approx.)
• Produces fungal mycelia that germinate on contact with insect pests, penetrate their cuticle, and consume internal fluids, resulting in pest mortality in few days.
• After pest death, the fungus sporulates on the pest cadaver, producing new spores and continuing the infection cycle, enabling ongoing pest control.

Benefits:

• Controls various destructive insect pests including root grubs, leaf hoppers, borers, termites, cutworms, white grubs, black vine weevils, spittlebugs, root weevils, and more.
• Suitable for a wide range of crops: vegetables (tomato, brinjal, chilli, capsicum, okra, pea, cowpea), cereals (maize, wheat, rice, sugarcane), pulses, fiber crops (cotton), plantation crops (coffee, tea, rubber, oil palm), tubers (potatoes, sweet potatoes), groundnuts, soybeans, and various fruit trees like mango, papaya, and citrus.
• Completely eco-friendly, non-toxic to humans, animals, and beneficial insects.
• Ideal for organic farming and gardening, including home gardens, terraces, nurseries, orchards, and greenhouses.
• Enhances plant growth by reducing pest pressure without chemical residues.

Application:

• Shake well before use. Dilute the recommended quantity with water and apply evenly as a foliar spray or soil drench.
• Repeat applications may be necessary depending on pest pressure and crop conditions.
• Maintain optimal environmental conditions like moisture for fungal efficacy.

Summary:

Farmroot Metarhizium Anisopliae is a cost-effective, broad-spectrum biological insecticide that offers sustainable pest control across multiple crops while supporting organic farming goals. Its unique mode of action ensures long-lasting pest suppression by infecting and killing a wide variety of insect pests without chemical toxicity or environmental harm. It is an essential tool for farmers looking to maintain healthy crops and higher yields with eco-friendly pest management.