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LALGUARD M52 OD

BROAD SPECTRUM GREENHOUSE PEST CONTROL

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 (formerly Metarhizium anisopliae), 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
  • Mites
  • Aphids
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    Refer to the product label for the complete list of pests.

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    LALGUARD M52 OD 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 OD offers growers proven efficacy against the most destructive pests infesting greenhouse, which include:

    • Whiteflies
    • Thrips
    • 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
    • Tolerance exempt

    Crop-specific benefits

    Pest: Thrips

    Ingredients

    Metarhizum brunneum strain F52

    Formats

    1 L bottle
    Storage: 12 month shelf-life in a dry and cool place ≤ 20°C (68°F) . 18 months at 4°C (40°F).