Active Ingredient Beauveria bassiana strain R444
Target Pests A wide range of agricultural insect and mite pests such as whitefly, spider mite, False Codling Moth, Tuta absoluta amongst others.
Formulation type Wettable powder concentrate
Concentration > 2 × 10⁹ spores/g
Standard dosage 300–900 g/ha (1 g/liter water for a full cover spray or drench into soil)
Crops Wide range of crops
*dependent on registration in different countries. Please contact your local distributor for more information.
Key Benefits
- No residues and no withholding period after application. May be used right up to harvest when pest control options are limited.
- Safe, non-toxic.
- Broad spectrum of efficacy. Eco-Bb is effective against a wide range of pests and pest life stages including eggs, larvae, pupae and adult.
- Use as a stand-alone preventative pest control product or in an IPM program.
Mode of Action
When Beauveria spores come into contact with the insect, they attach to and penetrate through the ‘skin’ or cuticle. This is achieved by the physical growth of the fungal mycelium aided by enzymes such as chitinase and proteases. Once inside the insect, the fungus grows and multiplies. Death is caused by internal tissue destruction and may be aided by toxins produced by the fungus.
Eco-Bb (Bb-Protec) is suitable for field and tunnel use, providing oil coated, UV protected spores effective against various stages of the pest life cycle. The formulation prevents the fungal spores from drying out and becoming deactivated under field conditions that are less than favourable. It also enhances penetration and infection of the insect or mite pest. The particular strain of B. bassiana utilized in this product was isolated from soil in Clanwilliam in South Africa and so is adapted to hot, dry conditions.
Unique formulation
• Wettable Powder
• Oil-coated spores
• UV Protection
• Protects against desiccation
• Enhances penetration of the insect or mite pests
• 2×10⁹ Spores per gram
• 1 x 10⁸ CFU/gram
• Shelf life of 1 year when stored correctly.
