Beauveria Bassiana for Grass Grub Control


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Using Beauveria Bassiana

  1. Eco-Friendly Solution Since Beauveria Bassiana is naturally occurring, its use significantly reduces the reliance on synthetic chemicals, minimizing environmental impact.

  2. Pest-Specific Targeting It effectively controls various pests, including aphids, whiteflies, thrips, Grass Grub, Beauveria Bassiana is a virulent pathogen of the clover root weevil, without harming pollinators like bees or natural predators.

  3. Integrated Pest Management Beauveria Bassiana is compatible with other biological controls and chemical products, making it a versatile tool in Integrated Pest Management programs.

  4. Reduced Resistance Risks Unlike chemical pesticides, which pests can develop resistance to, Beauveria Bassiana’s mode of action makes resistance less likely.

Best Practices for Use 

  1. Environmental Conditions: For Beauveria Bassiana to thrive and work effectively, it requires moist and moderate temperature conditions. Applying it during cooler parts of the day can improve efficacy, and to the soil in Autumn and or Spring when there is adequate moisture to keep the fungi alive. 

  2. Application Methods: It can be applied as a spray, or soil drench, depending on the pest and crop. make sure the soil is not dry and has moisture when and after  you apply the product 

  3. Combine While effective on its own, integrating Beauveria Bassiana with crop rotation, habitat management, and other biological controls ensures a holistic pest management approach, also adding fish when being applied to the soil can help with increased uptake. 

Currently available in 1L bottles, 1L covers 10ha