LALGUARD M52 OD
A bioinsecticide formerly Met52, provides growers with proven effectiveness against the most destructive crop pests.
Product details
LALGUARD M52 OD (formerly Met52) is an effective and versatile bioinsecticide for foliar and soil pest management. Composed of spores of the fungus Metarhizium brunneum strain F52, this bioinsecticide provides proven pest control efficacy with minimum impact to applicators, non-targets, and the surrounding environment.
LALGUARD M52 OD offers growers proven efficacy against the most destructive pests infesting greenhouse crops, which include:
- Whiteflies
- Thrips
- Spider Mites
- Aphids
Refer to the product label for the complete list of pests.
Modes of Action
LALGUARD M52 OD causes the insect to die in 3 to 7 days after application. When in contact with the pest, spores of the active ingredient:
- Adhere to the insect’s body
- Germinate and penetrate the insect cuticle (3 to 4 hours)
- Colonize and kill the insect
Key benefits
- Broad spectrum control
- No known risks for resistance
- Compatible with IPM programs using beneficial insects
- MRL (Maximum Residue Limit) exempt
Crop-specific benefits
| Fruiting Vegetables (tomato, pepper, eggplant), Cucumber, Lettuce | Pests: Thrips, Whiteflies, Mites |
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| Zucchini | Pest: Thrips |
| Strawberry | Pests: Thrips, Spider Mites, Whiteflies |
| Ornamentals (excluding conifers) | Pests: Thrips, Whiteflies, Spider Mites, Aphids |
| Cannabis (Commercially Indoors) | Pest: Thrips, Whiteflies, Mites |
Ingredients
Metarhizum brunneum strain F52
Formats
| 1 L bottle | Storage Information: Store closed product in a cool dry place at 20°C. Use product by expiry date noted on the label. 0-hour REI: (except 4-hour REI for foliar applications on cannabis) 0-day PHI |
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