Botanigard ES

Mycoinsecticide, Beauveria bassiana Strain GHA – Liquid Emulsifiable Suspension. BotaniGard ES uses Beauveria bassiana, a beneficial fungus, to target and control a wide variety of soft-bodied insects in greenhouse, field and nursery crops such as Whiteflies, Thrips, Aphids, Psyllids, Mealybugs, scarab beetles and Weevils. This product also controls difficult pests such as Grasshoppers, mole & Mormon crickets, chinch bugs, Leafhoppers and stem-boring Lepidoptera.

BotaniGard ES is registered for an extensive number of ornamentals and edible crops such as herbs, spices, vegetables, fruits and berries. There is no limit to the number of times that BotaniGard ES can be applied in a season. A weekly application program can prevent insect population explosions and provide a level of control equal to or better than conventional chemical programs. Additionally, it has a 0-hour pre-harvest interval allowing it to be sprayed up until the day of harvest (excluding cannabis). It has a 4-hour REI.

Mode of Action: Unique mode of action – spores infect directly through the insect’s cuticle

Insects: Controls adult and larval stages of whitefly, thrips, aphids, and more

Crops: Use in greenhouse, nursery, vegetables, landscape and interiorscape

Rates: Whiteflies, mealybugs, aphids – ½ qt. to 1 qt./100 gallons Thrips – 1 qt. to 2 qt./100 gallons
Other labeled insects – ½ qt. to 2 qt./100 gallons*

PreHarvest Interval (PHI): 0

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