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Bas - Eco |
A bio agent for the control
of insect pests
What is Bas-Eco?
Bas-Eco is an Entomopathogenic fungus based on Beauveria broningiarti which attacks
insects, Controls bollworms in Cotton, Whiteflies in Tomato, Brinjal, Cotton
etc., Root grubs in Sugarcane Berry borer in Coffee etc. Unlike other bacterial
and viral pathogens, Bas-Eco can control/infect larval and pupal stages of insect
pests.
Why Bas-Eco?
Bas-Eco is an environmentally friendly bio agent and is used world wide to control
hard to kill insects. When we apply insecticides normally few insects will escape
spray and some may be tolerant. Bas-Eco will kill the escaped and tolerant insects
by unique mode of action.
How it acts?
Bas-Eco on coming in contact with the insect, the spores will germinate and
penetrate through the cuticle and multiply in the haemocoel. Bas-Eco produces
toxic metabolite called 'Beauvericin' which inhibits the metabolic enzymes there
by causing paralysis and ultimately death of insects.
The dead insect is transformed into mummy (hard and solid structure) due to
saprophytic development and emission of large quantities of toxins by Bas-Eco
funguses, which prevent the decay of the mummified insect. In this stage the
insect is totally covered by white mycelium of Bas-Eco fungus. It takes 5-7
days for exhibiting these symptoms. High humidity helps in achieving good efficacy
in insects by Bas-Eco.
How much should be applied?
Foliar Spray: Bas-Eco should be applied
@ 750 gms per acre along with conventional Insecticides/Symtetic Pyrethroids
or 1000 gms per acre when it is applied alone along with 20 gms of Jiggery in
200 litres of water preferably during morning or evening hours.
Soil Drenching: For control of root grubs
dissolve 1800 Gms of Bas-Eco in 400 litres of water and drench the soil thoroughly.
RECCOMENDATIONS.
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Crop
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Pest
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Dose per Acre
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| Cotton, Pulses, Oilseeds & Vegetables | Heliothis armigera Whitefly & Spodoptera | Bas-Eco @ 1000 gms |
| Coffee | Berry borer | Bas-Eco @ 1000 gms. |
| Cardamom & Sugarcane | Root grubs | Bas-Eco @ 1800 gms |
Packing available:
500 Gms
Shelf life:
One year from the date of manufacturing.
Storage conditions:
Keep in a cool place, avoid direct Sunlight.
Precautions:
Do not mix with chemical fungicides.
Use safety gloves while handling to avoid direct contract with skin.
Keep out of the reach of the children.