Mode of Action

• Beauveria bassiana conidia infect the insect skin by penetrating and lysing (with enzymes) the epicuticle. Once inside the insect it grows and releases toxin Beauvericin and Oosporin that weakens the host’s immune system.
• Eventually the entire body cavity is filled with fungal mass. Insects, before succumbing to fungal infection, exhibit various symptoms including restlessness, cessation of feeding and loss of co-ordination.

Benefits

• Highly active on Lepidopterous Caterpillars, including Helicoverpam Spodoptera, Borers, Semiloopers and Hairy Caterpillars of Vegetables and Fruits.

Target Crops

• Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds, Cotton, Brinjal, Tomato, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Fruits and Plantation a Crops.