Bio-Pesticides. VERTIFIRE-L (Verticillium lecanii 1% W.P) W.P. CFU - 1 X 108 per gram Packaging : 250gm, 500gm, 1kg, 25kg Documents: MSDS / LABEL / CIB Registration License / COA / Trial reports Mode of Action : It infects all the stages of insects.The spores of Verticillium lecanii get attached to the cuticle of insects on contact. The fungus gains entry through the cuticle by enzymes. It infects insect by producing hyphae from germinating spores that penetrate the insect cuticle/integument. The fungus than destroy the internal body content resulting in the mortality of insects by combination of chemical, mechanical, water loss and nutrient loss effect.. The fungus grows on cuticle produce certain toxin dipicloinic acid and bassianolide which cause mortality. Target Crops :Banana, Grapes, Guava, Citrus, Mango, Sapota, Apple, Coconut, Paddy, Cotton, Tomato, Chilly, Brinjal, Onion, Okra, Tea, Cardamom, Coffee, Aromatic and Medicinal crops. Target Insects :Effective against all soft body sucking insect like Aphids, Thrips, Mealy bugs, White fly, Jassid, Hoppers, Scales and all types of Mites. Method of Application and Dosage : Foliar Spray : Mix VERTIFIRE-L 7.5 gm. 10 gm. lit. of water, stir well to form uniform suspension and Spray immediately on the target pest during early morning or evening hours by using high volume spray cover both sides of the leaves with spray solution. Compatibility: Don’t mix with any chemical fungicide. Alternate spray with chemical insecticides, fungicides, botanical insecticides may be applied. Avoid usage during high temperature. Always use in evening time. Safe to human, mammals, animals, predators and parasites. Exempted from residue tolerance limit.