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LALGUARD M52 GR

BROAD SPECTRUM GREENHOUSE PEST CONTROL

LALGUARD M52 GR (formerly Met52) is an effective and versatile bioinsecticide for soil pest management and is OMRI Listed. Composed of spores of the fungus Metarhizium brunneum strain F52 (formerly Metarhizium anisopliae), this bioinsecticide provides proven pest control efficacy with minimum impact to applicators, non-targets, and the surrounding environment. LALGUARD M52 GR offers growers and landscape professionals proven efficacy against the most destructive pests infesting greenhouse and nursery crops, which include:

  • Black Vine Weevil
  • Thrips pupae
  • Aphids
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    Refer to the product label for the complete list of pests.

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    LALGUARD M52 GR is an effective and versatile bioinsecticide for foliar and soil pest management. Composed of spores of the fungus Metarhizium brunneum strain F52 (formerly Metarhizium anisopliae), this bioinsecticide provides proven pest control efficacy with minimum impact to applicators, non-targets, and the surrounding environment. LALGUARD M52 GR offers growers and landscape professionals proven efficacy against the most destructive pests infesting greenhouse and nursery crops, which include:

    • Black Vine Weevil
    • Thrips pupae
    • Aphids

     

    Refer to the product label for the complete list of pests.

     

    MODES OF ACTION

    LALGUARD M52 GR 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
    • Tolerance exempt

    Crop-specific benefits

    Pests: Thrips pupae

    Ingredients

    Metarhizum brunneum strain F52

    Formats

    22 lbs
    Storage: 12 month shelf-life in a cool, dry place ≤73°F (23°C). 18 months at 40°F (4°C).