Description

Bio-Insek

Description
Bio-Insek is a biological insecticide. Spores of the fungus, when landing on insects, parasitizes the body and if present in the soil, will parasitize the larvae and even eggs of insects.

Applications
Can be used to control insects on a wide variety of crops, such as apples, tomatoes, beans, cabbage, strawberries, alfalfa, citrus, proteas, peas, potatoes, flowers and many more.
Soil application: 1.6 – 2.0 kg / ha of Bio-Insek will interfere with the reproduction cycle and reduce number of insects hatching from treated soil.
Foilar application: Aim is to get spores onto insects and therefore thourough wetting of the whole plant is needed for Bio-Insect to land on the insects.
The product is used to control for example Whitefly, aphids, thrips, mealie bug and snout beetle.

Active ingredients
Isolates of Beauveria bassiana. Bio-Insek is non-phytotoxic, does not leave any residues, is conducive to integrated pest management, is biodegradable, does not contain any heavy metals and is non-carcinogenic.

Directions for use
· Dosage: 400 g / 100 l for foilar application, proper wetting of whole plant is needed and for soil application 1.6 – 2.0 kg / ha.
· Application: Clean spray tank thoroughly with water to remove all traces of any fungicide. Fill the tank half with the amount of water (pH 6.0-7.3) needed. Add an appropriate wetter/sticker as well as the rest of water while constantly stirring. Spray until run-off.

Safety precaution
Keep out of reach of children and uninformed people.

General information
§ Use the total contents of the bag, once opened.
§ Store Bio-Insek in a domestic refrigerator (4°C) – shelf life of 3 months.
§ The effectivity of Bio-Insek can be reduced if exposed to direct sunlight, abnormal temperatures and water with high or low pH levels, incompatibility with heavy metals such as copper and the time and method of application.
§ Must not be used with EM or compost tea.
§ Being a Biological product, Bio-Insek does not have an immediate effect on larvae.
The effectivity of Bio-Insek can be considerably enhanced when used in combination with Bio-Neem and / or 0.2% molasses.

Pesticide Information Profile
Product: Bio-Insek
Active(s): Beauveria bassiana Strain SF
Toxicity: PAN Bad Actor Chemical: No

Health risks human
Acute: None
Cronic: None
Carcenogenisis: No
Cholinesterate inhibitor: No
References: htt p://www.epa.gov

Environmental Impact:
General: Naturally occurring fungus, not infective for mammals and birds
Bees: None
Fish: None
Groundwater: None
References: http://www.epa.gov

Minimum Risk Levels (MRLs)
Expected residue concentration per applied cm²: < 1600 spores / cm²
Expected time of complete breakdown of actives: natural occuring, killed by fungicides
Withholding period on crop peeled to be eaten: None
Withholding period on crop eaten as harvested: None (wash before eating)
MRLs by Codex Alimarius : Not included

General Notes:
The fungus is not toxic or infective and exposure to the public and the environment will be minimal to non-existent.
Exempted from tolerances.
References: http://www.hort.uconn.edu; http://www.entomology.wise.edu;
http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu