Biopesticides - Verelac

Description

Krishi-Verelac is a biopesticide formulation based on entomopathogenic fungus, Verticillium lecanii with a CFU of 2 × 10^8 per ml.

Target Pests

Krishi-Verelac is effective for the control of soft bodied/sucking insect pests such as aphids, mealy bugs, jassids, thrips, mites, termites, white flies etc. Spores of the fungus invade the insect body through the cuticle and proliferate inside the insect body, sporulating and causing death.

Target Crops:

Paddy, Cotton, Sugarcane, Pepper, Cardamom, Banana, Potato, Turmeric, Ginger, Coffee, Grapes, Pomegranate, Groundnut and all vegetable crops.

Dosage and Directions for use:

Krishi - Verelac can be used at the rate of 250 ml per acre, dissolved in 250 to 400 liters of water and sprayed thoroughly drenching the canopy, including underside of foliage. Spraying must be carried out during the cooler periods of the day, preferably during late evening hours.