Bio Hocostop Bio Insecticide

DESCRIPTION:

• Bio Hocostop contains beneficial nematodes widely accepted as biocontrol agents of the larval stage of white grubs.
• EPN live parasitically inside the infected host and produce large number of new juvenile entomopathogenic nematodes.
• These juveniles search for root grubs and termites and release cells of their symbiotic bacteria from their intestines into the insect body.
• This bacteria multiplies in the insect and the infected host usually dies within 24 to 48 hours
• Technical Content: Heterorhabditis indica @ 5.1 X 104 per gram in 1 % WP formulation.

BENEFITS:

• The beneficial nematodes in Bio Hocostop seek out and kill all stages of harmful soil-dwelling insects.
• They can be used to control a broad range of soil-inhabiting insects and above-ground insects in their soil-inhabiting stage of life.
• Root grubs and termites which are major pests in sugarcane can be managed by using Bio Hocostop effectively.
• Bio Hocostop provides chemical free long lasting control over white grubs.
• Highly safe to humans and environment. No residual effects, no groundwater contamination and are safe to pollinators.
• Target Crops: Sugarcane, Arecanut, Maize, Paddy, Cardamom, Potato, Brinjal, Ginger, Turfgrass and Lawns.
• Target Insects/Pests: Root Grubs (White Grubs), Weevils and Cut Worms.

DOSAGE:

• 1 – 2 kg per acre for all field crops including Sugarcane and 5 - 15 kg per acre for plantation crops.

• Drenching: Mix 10 g Bio Hocostop in 1 liter of water and drench around the infected plants.
• Broadcasting / Soil Application: Mix recommended dose in 200 kg of fine soil, sand or organic manure and apply near root zone of the crop.