Insecticid biologic Bactospeine DF

Biological insecticide BACTOSPEINE® DF – Overview

Technical data:

• Active substance: Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki 54%

• Formulation: water-dispersible granules (DF)

Mode of action:

BactoSpeine® DF acts by ingestion on the larvae of the target pests. Once consumed, the product causes degradation of the intestinal walls, cessation of feeding and death of the larvae within 24–72 hours. It is effective in combating young larvae of the order Lepidoptera , having efficacy comparable to conventional insecticides when applied according to recommendations.

Application method:

It is applied when the first larvae appear, during the active feeding phase. Treatments are repeated every 7–10 days, depending on the attack pressure and the growth rate of the plants. A maximum of 8 treatments can be performed per season, with a minimum concentration of 10 g/10 l of water .

Higher doses are used in case of a strong attack or when the larvae are in advanced stages. The product is applied to dry foliage, and the treatment is avoided before rains (minimum 6 hours of drying). It is biodegradable and selective towards beneficial insects , being compatible with integrated protection programs.

Targeted pests:

Defoliating caterpillars, Fruiting caterpillar, Cabbage moth, Tomato moth, Cabbage bug, Cereal bug, Grapevine moth, Beet moth, Spotted moth, Oriental moth, Corn borer, Noctuidae, Hairy mulberry caterpillar, Green leafhopper, Silkworm, Weevils and other harmful Lepidoptera.

Use in crops:

BACTOSPEINE DF is approved for use in:

• Vegetables in the field and protected areas (tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, eggplants, peas, beans, cabbage, beets, etc.)

• Ornamental plants

• Fruit trees (apple, pear, cherry, apricot, peach, etc.)

• Grapevine

• Strawberries

• Potato

• Maize

• Sunflower

• Rice

• Lawns and nurseries

It can be successfully used in treating exotic plants, including orchids.
Dilution: minimum 10g in 10 L of water.