Microbial Inoculants
EF INSECT FUNGI
NATURAL INSECT CONTROL THROUGH BIOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT BASED ON BENEFICIAL FUNGI
Beauveria bassiana parasitising an insect
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION / FEATURES
EF Insect Fungi consists of three species of fungi which hunt down and parasitise disease causing insects. These fungi are very
specific to insects, often to particular species and they do not infect plants animals or humans.
This product includes Verticillium lecanii, Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana in a powered form.
There are three billion active fungi per gram of product.
Metarhizium anisopliae on a stinkbug
BENEFITS
Reduced dependency on chemical insecticides
Improved fruit/vegetable appearance
The three fungi in EF Insect Fungi increases control coverage and enhances overall efficiency
Can be added to irrigation systems
Cost effective at $11.00-$55.00 / hectare
APPLICATION RATES
Seed Treatment - 200 - 500 gms / hectare
Irrigation - 200 - 500 gms / hectare
Foliar - 1000gms / hectare best applied in moist damp conditions to activate Myco-Force active organisms
Verticillium lecanii parasitising a whitefly
GENERAL COMMENTS
Infection of these fungi is spread more rapidly in moist conditions but control is still possible in arid conditions.
Control of the following has been experienced - mealy bugs, aphids, white flies, mites, thrips, scale insects, locusts,
weevils, leafhoppers, grasshoppers, cane grubs, cockchafers, beetles, termites, storage pests and cutworm.
Spray in evening to provide humid conditions.
Do not spray above 80 psi.
Do not spray with chlorinated town water, if using chlorinated town water supply aerate for 1-3 hours to vaporise the
chlorine at the end of aeration the water should smell devoid of chlorine.
