Mycotal is a natural bio-insecticide made from the entomopathogenic (insect-killing) fungus Akanthomyces muscarius (formerly Lecanicillium muscarium) strain Ve6. It is used to control pests in protected crops like vegetables and ornamentals
Mode of action
After spraying Mycotal, the spores germinate and grow to hyphae that penetrate the pest's body cavity. Here they proliferate and destroy the tissues.
The fungus then grows through the insect cuticle and produces spores on the outside of the cadaver, which may spread the infection to other vulnerable pests.
Mycotal is effective through direct contact, and under the right environmental conditions, kills the target after 7-10 days.
Dosage
- Use 100 gram/100 litre of water
- Always check the product label for more information
- Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation
Benfits:
- For the control of whitefly, thrips and aphids
Development of pest resistance is very unlikely
Leaves no hazardous residue
Application
Application via spraying:
- Mycotal can be applied with regular high volume spray equipment
- Spray until runoff
- Thorough leaf coverage is essential for the best results. Direct the spray onto the underside of the leaves and to the growing points
- Agitate the spray solution continuously during application
- For optimal results repeat the Mycotal treatment, at the specified interval, to target new juvenile stages as they emerge and break the pest life cycle.
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