Entomopathogenic Nematodes

TECHNOLOGY APPROVED BY ICAR

Certificate No.: IN-DL-83877033553945V

Recommended dose of EPN Power : 2 to 3 kg powder formulation/acre) 

Method or application: EPN Power should be applied at first beetle emergence during onset summer shower (April - June), irrigate the field prior and after EPN application and keep the treated area wet for at least 5days post application. The ideal time of application is at evening hours so EPN can become active at night without risk of sunlight damage. Give more concentrated application in the border rows extending to five to seven meters inside (white grub infestation generally seen on the boundaries, of the plots and extending to a few meters inside). 

Mix the EPN Power with water (150gram EPN formulation/ 10L sprayer tank) and can be applied using knapsack sprayer (nozzle and inside filters of the spray equipment should be removed to prevent them from becoming clogged with nematodes) in each sugarcane clump /any crop by making a 15-20cm pit using a crowbar (sugarcane/maize) or thoroughly mix the EPN Power with 100kg soil or FYM and broadcast in the field. 

This EPN Power is an effective and potential biopesticide for the management of white grubs associated with several cultivated crops like sugarcane, arecanut, coconut, banana, paddy, upland rice, millets, wheat, sorghum, cardamom, groundnut, potato, maize, lucerne alfalfa, ginger, cocoa, vegetables, chilli, okra, brinjal, onion, cucurbits, amaranthus, forest nurseries etc.

Active ingredients: Heterorhabditis indica, Steinernema glaseri

ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES

(Natural Defense Against Pests)

TECHNOLOGY APPROVED BY ICAR

Certificate No.: IN-DL-83877033553945V

Description :

KETASIL-200+ is a revolutionary biological pesticide substitute, harnessing the power of nature's own warriors - Entomopathogenic Nematodes. These microscopic infective juveniles prey on more than 200 insect species and pests, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional pesticides. KETASIL-200+ leaves no harmful residues, ensuring the health of your crops and the surrounding ecosystem. KETASIL-200+ kills its target pests in 24-48 hours.

Target Pests:

KETASIL-200+ effectively controls a wide array of insect pests, both above and below the soil surface. From grubs, weevils, Mealybug, wireworms, stem borer, fruit borer and root maggots to caterpillars, beetles, and aphids, KETASIL-200+ provides comprehensive protection against all stages of infestation, from larvae to adults.

Storage:

Store KETASIL-200+ in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight, to maintain its potency. Once opened, utilize the entire packet to ensure maximum effectiveness. 

Cost-effective: 

Reduces the need for expensive chemical insecticides, decreasing overall production costs for farmers. 

Increased Production: 

By effectively controlling pests, KETASIL-200+ promotes healthier crops and increased yield, enhancing overall agricultural productivity.

Application of  KETASIL-200+:

Soil Application: 2-3 Kg per acre through drip irrigation or soil drenching.

Foliar Application: 10 Gram per liter of water.

For continued protection, reapply KETASIL-200+ every 3-6 months.

Recommendations: Apply KETASIL-200+ with BVM Predator for better results 

Active Ingredients:

Entomopathogenic Nematodes Heterorhabditis and Steinernema (Microscopic infective juveniles)

(Penicillium pinophilum-Based Bio-Formulation)

Formulation contains patented technology of ICAR-NRCP.

Licence No. :  LCFWD0320220184

Content : Phosphate Solubilizing Fungal Biofertilizer

Minimum Microbial count : 2x109 CFU/ml

Product Description :

Biosoul-PENIPIN is an innovative bio-input based on the beneficial fungi, Penicillium pinophilum. It is the world's first bio-formulation for nutrient (P & K) solubilization developed & researched by the National Research Centre, Pomegranate, Solapur.

Key Advantages :

• Enhances uptake of Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K).

• Improves fruit setting and reduces flower drop.

• Increases fruit size, weight, and overall quality.

• Ensures up to 25% higher yield.

• Significantly reduces chemical fertilizer dependency.

• Reduces potassic fertilizer requirement by up to 70%.

Advantages Of Biosoul-PENIPIN:

Application of Biosoul-PENIPIN with insoluble source of phosphorus and potassium exhibited significant impact on plant growth, major nutrient uptake, leaf area index and photosynthetic rate of pomegranate plant due to higher potassium and phosphorus solubilizing potential of the tested fungi. Further, the fungal isolate was able to colonize easily in the pomegranate rhizosphere and mobilize insoluble source of phosphorus as indicated by phosphatase enzyme activity. Penicillium pinophilum application in soil increased resistance against bacterial blight & increased nutrient uptake (P & K) in many crops that resulted in improved plant growth, significantly higher leaf area index & photosynthetic rate.

Crops: Pomegranate, all Horticulture & Vegetables Crops.

Applications: 5 to 10 ml / litre of water for spraying. 

Drenching : through drip - 2 to 3 litres diluted in 200 ltrs of water per acre.

A growth promoter and an immune booster

Formulation contains patented technology of ICAR-NRCP.

Licence No. :  LCFWD0320220184

NRCP : NAIMCC-B-03178 

Content :  Liquid Consortia Bio Fertilizer

Minimum Microbial count : 2x109 CFU/ml

Technical Information: Bacillus haynesii (NAIMCC-B-03178), a native beneficial bacterial strain characterized and developed by ICAR-NRC on Pomegranate, Solapur.

Key Advantages & Benefits :

Root Growth and Establishment

• Promotes rapid development of healthy white roots.

• Enhances root branching and root hair formation.

• Improves early plant establishment after planting or pruning.

• Efficiently colonizes the rhizosphere (root zone).

Nutrient Solubilization and Uptake

• Solubilizes and mobilizes Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), and Zinc (Zn).

• Improves nutrient availability even in alkaline and degraded soils.

Biological Protection as a plant defence inducer 

• Induces host immunity against foliar diseases of pomegranate

• Produces antibacterial and antifungal metabolites

• Suppresses soil-borne pathogens such as wilt pathogens, Fusarium and Ceratocystis

• Suitable for Organic Farming and recommended for Integrated Disease Management (IDM) programs

Storage conditions: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

Crops: Pomegranate, all Horticulture & Vegetables Crops.

Dose and Application Methods: At nursery stage (for bio-hardening), after planting, during vegetative growth and at flowering and fruit development stages.

Foliar Application

Spray Bacillus suspension 5 ml-10 ml per litre of water on foliage. Apply during early morning or late evening.

Soil drenching and time of application.

Apply liquid formulation near the root zone (drip line)

Dose: 5 ml-10 ml formulation per litre of water per plant.

Soil Application with Organic Manure

Mix the Bacillus formulation with well-decomposed FYM, Vermicompost, or compost.

Apply 10-15 kg of enriched manure per plant in the basin.

Drip Irrigation (Fertigation / Bio-fertigation)

Apply liquid Bacillus formulation through the drip irrigation system.

Dose: 2-3 Litres formulation per acre, diluted and applied during irrigation.

Precautions: Avoid mixing with chemical fungicides and flush the system with water before and after application.

Consortium of Trichoderma Spp. 

Formulation contains patented technology of ICAR-NRCP.

Licence No. :  LCFWD0320220184

NRCP : KA-54 KA-19 MH-1 

Content :  Carrier Based Consortia (Trichoderma spp. consortium.)

Minimum Microbial count : 1x108 CFU/ml

Technical Information: Trichoderma spp. consortium KA-54, KA-19, MH-1 strains characterized and developed by ICAR-NRC on Pomegranate, Solapur.

Trichosoul-3 refers to multi-strain formulation of different Trichoderma species. These are increasingly popular in sustainable agriculture as biofertilizers, biostimulants, and biocontrol products. While a single Trichoderma strain offers excellent benefits, consortium provides enhanced and more consistent advantages due to synergistic effects, broader action spectrum, better environmental adaptability, and reduced risk of failure under varying field conditions.

Product Description:

Trichosoul-3 is highly effective against a broad spectrum of soil-borne pathogens.

Trichosoul-3 is a bio-formulation to protect pomegranate plants from wilt caused by Ceratocystis fimbriata, Fusarium sp. and plant parasitic root knot nematodes.

The bioformulation is a consortium based on three Trichoderma spp.

It can be used for residue free fruit production in organic as well as integrated disease management in pomegranate production.

Field: FYM can be enriched with Trichosoul-3 or this product can be directly mixed with well decomposed FYM and applied during the rest period or during any crop initiation along with organic manures. (FYM, Neem/Karanj Cake, Vermi-compost etc.)

During Crop season, it can be applied through slurry method/drip irrigation.

Key Benefits of Trichosoul-3 for Plants

• Consortium amplifies the natural abilities through complementary mechanisms from different strains.

• Stronger and wider defence against different diseases

• Multiple strains target a broader range of soil-borne pathogens (e.g., Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, Pythium, Phytophthora, Sclerotium, Verticillium, Botrytis) and even nematodes via diverse modes: mycoparasitism, antibiosis (antifungal metabolites), competition, and enzyme production (chitinases, glucanases).

• They induce systemic resistance (ISR/SAR) more effectively, priming the plant's defences against both root and foliar diseases.

• Enhanced root colonization and architecture (more branching, longer roots) for better nutrient/water absorption.

• Improved solubilization and uptake of nutrients (especially phosphorus, iron, micronutrients) via organic acids, siderophores, and phytase.

• Helps reduce fertilizer needs (e.g., partial replacement of chemical inputs) while maintaining or boosting yields.

Applications: 3 to 5 litres diluted in 200 litres of water per acre.

Crops: Pomegranate, all Horticulture & Vegetables Crops.