About Product
- Almite is a biological insecticide based on a selected strain of naturally occurring entomopathogenic fungus Paecilomyces fumosoroseus.
- It has bio insecticidal action on all stages of the life cycle of the different pest species especially in the immature stages (eggs and larvae).
- It can be used in integrated and biological control programs and can be rotated with other insecticides.
Technical Details
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Technical Content: Paecilomyces fumosoroseus sp (1x10 POWER 8 CFUs/ml) Min - 1.50%
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Mode of Entry: Contact or by ingestion
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Mode of Action: Almite contains spore and mycelia fragments , the spores of the fungus when comes in contact with the cuticle of the target pest insect, it germinates and grows directly through the spiracle in the cuticle into the inner body of the host, the fungus proliferates throughout the insect body, draining the nutrients of the insects and the infected insects die.
Key Features & Benefits
- Almite effectively controls the economically important Acarian pests such as Brown Wheat Mite, Rust Mite, Blue Oat Mites, Red Spider Mites, Pink Mite, Purple Mite, Diamondback moth, the Russian wheat aphid and the silverleaf whitefly.
- Almite helps to increase productivity by improving crop health.
- Bioinsecticidal action on all stages of the pest's life cycle.
- Increases the value of production through organic certification.
Usage & Crops
Recommended Crops: Flowers, Vegetables, Fruits, Cereals, Millets, Pulses, Oilseeds, Fiber Crops, Sugar Crops, Forage Crops, Plantation crops, Spices, Medicinal crops, Aromatic Crops, Orchards and Ornamentals.
Target Pests: Mite, Diamond back moth, Whitefly, Aphids, & Thrips
Dosage:
- Mix Almite at the proportion of 2 to 3 ml per liter of water/ drip irrigation / FYM.
- Individual Plants 2 ml or 2 gm / L of water & apply directly into the soil.
- Method of Application: Foliar Spray
Additional Information
- Almite is found to be compatible with other insecticides and fungicides.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
