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 (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 greenhouses, 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
| Cucurbits | Pest: Thrips, Whiteflies, Mites |
|---|---|
| Celery, lettuce, spinach | Pest: Thrips, Whiteflies, Mites, Aphids, Psyllids |
| Peppers, tomatoes | Pest: Thrips, Whiteflies, Mites, Aphids, Psyllids |
| Strawberry, cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry | Pest: Thrips, Whiteflies, Mites ,Aphids, Psyllids, Weevils |
| Ornamental plants and grasses including, but not limited to: shrubs, vines, trees, lawn, bedding plants, poinsettia | Pest: Thrips, Mites, Whiteflies, Weevils |
Ingredients
Metarhizum brunneum strain F52
Formats
| 8 fl oz | Storage information: 12 month shelf-life in a dry and cool place ≤68°F (20°C). 18 months at 39°F (4°C). |
|---|---|
| 34 fl oz | Storage information: 12 month shelf-life in a dry and cool place ≤68°F (20°C). 18 months at 39°F (4°C). |
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