Verticillium lecanii - Liquid Bio Insecticide

Product Description:
Verticillium lecanii is a natural, eco-friendly bio insecticide that controls sucking pests like aphids, whiteflies, thrips, mealybugs, and scale insects. It contains live spores of the beneficial fungus Verticillium lecanii (2×10⁹ CFU/ml), which attack and kill harmful insects without harming crops, soil, or beneficial organisms.

This bio-control product is safe for farmers, consumers, and the environment – making it ideal for organic and sustainable farming.

Target Pests

Aphids

Whiteflies

Thrips

Mealybugs

Scale insects

Jassids

Key Benefits

Controls all major sucking pests naturally

Reduces crop damage and improves yield

Safe for humans, animals, and pollinators

Leaves no chemical residues – suitable for organic farming

Improves crop health and quality naturally

Recommended Crops

Vegetables: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, Okra, Gourds

Fruits: Mango, Grapes, Banana, Papaya, Citrus, Pomegranate

Commercial Crops: Cotton, Sugarcane, Tea, Coffee

Flowers & Ornamentals: Rose, Marigold, Chrysanthemum

CFU Count

2×10⁹ CFU/ml (Colony Forming Units per ml)

Dosage & Application

Foliar Spray: Mix 5–10 ml per liter of water with 5–10 g jaggery (to activate spores) and spray thoroughly on crops.

Add a sticker/spreader (like soap solution) for better adhesion.

Spray during early morning or evening to protect spores from sunlight.

Cover the underside of leaves where pests usually hide.

Repeat every 10–15 days if pest pressure continues.

Why Farmers Prefer Verticillium lecanii

Natural and residue-free crop protection

Cheaper than repeated chemical sprays

Keeps beneficial insects safe

Improves soil and crop sustainability