About Product
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Multiplex Metarhizium is a bio-pesticide containing the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae.
- This fungus is widely used for controlling a variety of insect pests, particularly those that dwell in the soil.
Multiplex Metarhizium Composition and Technical Details
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Technical Name: Metarhizium anisopliae (Min. 1x108 CFU /ml for Liquid Based & min. 1x 108 CFU /gm in Carrier Based)
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Mode of Entry: Contact
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Mode of Action: Metarhizium anisopliae on contact of insect body, the infective spores start germinating and then the germ tube penetrate directly into the body of host insects. After entering insect body fluid fungus proliferates profusely throughout the insect body and produces toxins metabolites which stops feeding of the insect and slowly paralyzes and then kills the host insect.
Key Features & Benefits
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Multiplex Metarhizium is highly effective against a variety of insect pests, including sucking pests, root grubs, and brown plant hoppers.
- Being a biological product, it is environmentally friendly and safe for beneficial insects.
- It helps in producing toxic-free food by reducing chemical pesticide residues.
- Triggers the natural immunity of crops, helping them resist pest attacks.
- It produces residue free food.
- It triggers the natural immunity of the crop
Multiplex Metarhizium Usage & Crops
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Recommended Crop: Sugarcane, Rice, Pulses and Vegetables.
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Target Pests: Root Grubs, Ants, Root Weevils, Termites, Locusts, Sucking and Caterpillar pests.
- Dosage and Method of Application:
For Liquid Based |
2 liters per acre |
For Carrier Based |
5 kg per acre |
Soil Application |
5 kg or 2 liters of Multiplex Metarhizium should be mixed thoroughly with 250 kg FYM in shaded area in the field and incubated for 15 days with intermittent sprinkling of water. After 15 days, the fungus enriched Farmyard manure should be used as soil application. |
Foliar Spray |
Mix 2 to 3 ml or 5 gm of Metarhizium in one liter of water and spray the suspension over the pant for 2 to 3 times at 15 days intervals. |
Nursery |
Dissolve 1 ml or 3 gm of Metarhizium in one liter & drench the nursery bed. |
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Method of Application: Foliar Spray.
Additional Information
- For better result, spraying of Metarhizium should be initiated when pest population are at low level of infestation.
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Multiplex Metarhizium should not be mixed with any hazardous chemicals.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
