Product Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Product Name | Kalichakra (Powder) |
| Brand Name | IPL Biologicals |
| Technical Composition | Metarhizium anisopliae 1.0% W.P. |
| Formulation Type | Wettable Powder (W.P.) |
| Category | Bio-Insecticides |
| CFU Count | 2 × 10⁸ CFU/gm |
| Biological Group | Entomopathogenic Fungus |
| Target Diseases / Pests | White Grub, Root Grub, Beetles, Cutworms, Termites, Pyrilla, Mealy Bugs, Aphids and other sucking pests |
| Suitable Crops | Sugarcane, Cotton, Groundnut, Maize, Sorghum, Barley, Rice, Potato, Soybean, Orange, Vegetables and Fruit Crops |
| Recommended Dosage (Crop wise) | Soil Application: 2 kg/acre;
Foliar Spray: 2 kg/acre |
| Water Requirement per Acre | Soil Application: Mix with 200 kg well-decomposed FYM/compost/field soil;
Foliar Spray: 150–200 L water/acre |
| Recommended Crop Stage | At the time of field preparation or in standing crop; apply at pest appearance and repeat after 7 days if required |
| Type of Action | Biological Control through fungal infection of insect pests |
| Mode of Action | Fungal spores attach to the insect body, germinate and penetrate the insect cuticle, colonize the insect and cause mortality through fungal growth and metabolites such as destruxins |
| Method of Application | Soil Application and Foliar Spray |
| Waiting Period (PHI) | Zero days |
| Available Pack Sizes | 500 gm, 1 Kg |
Product Description
Kalichakra (Powder) is an eco-friendly biological insecticide based on Metarhizium anisopliae 1.0% W.P. with a CFU count of 2 × 10⁸/gm. It is designed for biological management of soil and foliar insect pests including white grubs, root grubs, cutworms, termites and sucking pests.
Key Features
- Metarhizium anisopliae 1.0% W.P. formulation.
- CFU count: 2 × 10⁸ CFU/gm.
- Effective against multiple insect-pest stages.
- Suitable for soil application as well as foliar spray.
- Broad crop suitability including cereals, pulses, oilseeds, vegetables, fruits and plantation crops.
Key Benefits
- Helps control white grubs, root grubs, termites and cutworms.
- Helps manage sucking pests such as Pyrilla, mealy bugs and aphids.
- Provides biological pest management through fungal infection.
- Supports an eco-friendly approach to insect-pest management.
Safety Precautions
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Keep the product away from children and food/feed materials.
- Avoid unnecessary contact with eyes and skin.
- Follow the manufacturer’s recommended dose and application method.
- Do not mix with incompatible chemical pesticides without checking the label/manufacturer recommendation.
Disclaimer
Use Kalichakra strictly according to the manufacturer’s label/recommendations and applicable regulations. Pest-control results may vary depending on crop, pest pressure, environmental conditions and application practices.
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