Pest Problems

ANTIMYTE(Hirsutella thompsonii)

Hirsutella thompsonii, as a biological insecticide, provides several advantages for agriculture. It effectively controls pests such as spider mites, thrips, and whiteflies, safeguarding crops and promoting plant health. Unlike chemical pesticides, it targets specific pests, leaving beneficial insects unharmed and preserving ecosystem balance.

Other Specifications

  • Package Size

    1 KG, 5 KG, 5 L, 1 L, 500 ML

  • Composition

    Hirsutella thompsonii – 2 x 10<sup>8</sup> Spores/gram

  • Mode of Action

    Hirsutella thompsoniii penetrate in to the mites mainly through the legs, forms hyphal bodies in
    chains in the haemolymph. Hyphae, on which spores are produced, emerge through the mouth as well as
    genital and apertures first and then from all over the body. This is well demonstrated in case of carmine
    spider mite and the oriental spider mite. Hirsutella thompsonii has been found to be safe to mammal.

  • Uses

    Effective control of Red, Pink, Yellow mites in tea, rose, fruit, vegetables and plantation crops

  • Dosage

    root feeding 20 ml per foliar application 1 ltr per 200 ltr of waterlit of water

  • Application

    • Mix 1 litre in 150 to 200 litres of water for foliar spray against mites in standing crops at the time of mite appearance in one acre.
    • Apply 2-3 foliar sprays in the morning,
    • Repeat the application at 7 days interval to effectively control the mites.
  • Method of Application

    • Foliar application – Mix 1 litre of Almite in 150 to 200 litres of water for foliar spray against mites in standing crops at the time of mite appearance in one acre.
    • Apply 2-3 foliar sprays in the morning, covering both sides of the leaves using a high volume spray.
    • Repeat the application at 7 days interval to effectively control the mites.
  • Others

    Note: It can be mixed with micro fertilizers. Do not mix with chemical fertilizers.