DESCRIPTION
- (Beauveria bassiana) - 1x108 CFUs/ml/gm. Foliar application & Wettable Powder
- ALMAX is a biological insecticide based on a selected strain of naturally-occurring entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana.
- It contains spare and mycelia fragments of Beauveria .bassiana, 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, by taking nutrients from the insect proliferates, produces a toxin called Beauvericin that weakens the host's immune system. and colonizes the entire insect, thus drains the nutrients and the infected insects die.
- After the insect dies, an antibiotic is produced that enables the fungus to outcompete intestinal bacteria
Chemical Composition
Beauveria bassiana sp (1x108 CFUs/ml ) Min - 1.50%
Growth Media, Osmatic (Stabilizer Dispersal agent) - 98.50%
Total - 100%
Dosage
- Mix ALMAX at the proportion of 2-3ml per liter of water/ drip irrigation / FYM. Individual Plants 2ml / 2 gms / liter of water & apply directly into the soil.
- Benifits :- Almax effectively controls most of the pests such as borers, cutworms, root grubs, leafhoppers, whitefly, and mealybug.
- Target Pest :- Aphids, Whiteflies, Mealybugs, Psyllids ,Chinch bug, Lygus bugs, Grasshoppers, Stink bugs (Halyomorpha halys), Thrips, Termites, Fire ants ,Flies Stem borers, Fungal gnats , Shore flies , Beetles- Bark beetle, Black vine ,weevil Boll ,weevil Cereal, leaf beetle ,Coffee borer beetle, Colorado potato beetle, Emerald ash borer , Red palm weevil, Strawberry root weevil , Caterpillars- Codling moth, Douglas fir tussock moth ,European corn borer, Invasive silkworms ,Apple clearwing moth & Mites
- Application On Crops :- Cereals, Millets, Pulses, Oilseeds, Fiber Crops, Sugar Crops, Forage Crops, Plantation crops, Vegetables, Fruits, Spices, Flowers, Medicinal crops, Aromatic Crops, Orchards and Ornamentals.
FAQs for Almax Liquid Beauveria Bassiana Bio Pesticide
1. What is Almax Liquid Beauveria Bassiana Bio Pesticide?
Ans. Almax Liquid is a biological insecticide containing Beauveria bassiana (1x10⁸ CFU/ml or gm), a naturally occurring entomopathogenic fungus that controls insect pests in crops.
2. How does Almax Liquid work?
Ans. Beauveria bassiana infects insect pests by penetrating their cuticle (outer body layer), multiplying inside their bodies, and ultimately causing their death through natural fungal growth.
3. Which pests does Almax Liquid control?
Ans. Almax effectively controls:
- Whiteflies
- Aphids
- Jassids
- Thrips
- Caterpillars
- Mealybugs
- Leafhoppers
4. On which crops can Almax be used?
Ans. Almax is suitable for:
- Vegetables: Tomato, brinjal, chili, cauliflower, cabbage
- Fruits: Mango, citrus, banana, grapes, pomegranate
- Cereals & Pulses: Rice, wheat, maize, soybean, chickpeas
- Cash Crops: Cotton, sugarcane, tea, coffee
- Horticultural & Ornamental Plants
5. How should Almax Liquid be applied?
Ans.
- Foliar Spray: Mix 3-5 ml per liter of water and spray on the affected plants.
- Soil Drenching: Use 2-3 liters per acre mixed with water for root pest control.
- Drip Irrigation: Apply 2 liters per acre through the irrigation system.
6. How frequently should Almax be applied?
Ans. For preventive measures, apply once every 10-15 days. In case of pest infestation, apply weekly until control is achieved.
7. Can Almax be used with chemical pesticides?
Almax is compatible with bio-fertilizers and organic inputs, but avoid using it with chemical fungicides, as they may affect the fungal spores.
