BioCeres EC is a Beauveria bassiana-based mycoinsecticide in a liquid emulsifiable concentrate. Use BioCeres EC for control of soil-based and foliar feeding plant pests in food and nonfood environments.
BioCeres EC is labeled to control common damaging plant pests, in all insect life stages, such as aphids, whiteflies and thrips in addition to harder to treat pests such as psyllid, spotted lantern fly and other true plant bugs.
- OMRI Listed
- No current known insect resistance
- Effective against all insect life stages: eggs, larvae, adults
- Tank mixable with pesticides, fertilizers and adjuvants (do not mix with fungicides)
- 4-hour REI; Zero-Day PHI
The selective effectiveness of Beauveria bassiana makes BioCeres EC, like BioCeres WP, great for a wide-variety of environments and crops. Labeled environments include: Indoor/Outdoor food crops, orchard crops, greenhouses, nurseries, commercial landscapes and range land, interiors capes and turf.
Use rates and instructions are available for foliar application, ground and aerial application, chemigation (and drip chemigation), soil application and greenhouse application. See Label on DOCS tab.
The entomopathogenic fungus, Beauveria bassiana works by infecting with spores. The spores adhere to the target insect's outer shell (cuticle) and begin the infection process. At this point, you may notice insects with a whitish appearance. Once the spores have penetrated the protective barrier of the cuticle, they reproduce inside the host insect. Death occurs 5 to 7 days after infection.
BioCeres EC is most effective when used at first sign of pest infestation when newly hatched insects are most vulnerable to infection by the spores of Beauveria bassiana.
Also available in wettable powder, BioCeres WP.
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This Product Controls These Pests or Diseases: Aphids (Aphidoidea), Beetles, Borers, Grasshoppers/Mormon Crickets, Grubs, Leafhoppers,
Mealybugs, Plant Bugs (Lygus lineolaris), Psyllids, Spotted Lanternfly, Thrips (Thysanoptera), Weevils and Whiteflies (Aleyrodoidea).
General Use
- BioCeres EC is most effective when used at the first signs of infestation. Applications can be repeated every 3-7 days to maintain control.
- Shake well before mixing to re-suspend the spores in the concentrate.
- Always make a fresh solution for each treatment.
- Thorough coverage is necessary for effective control.
OUTDOOR GROUND APPLICATIONS
- Apply 16-48 ounces of BioCeres EC per acre in sufficient volume of water (at least 50 gallons total volume).
- Always add BioCeres to water in mix tank with agitation going.
- For improved adhesion, use a spreader/sticker adjuvant.
SOIL APPLICATIONS
- Apply 1 - 4 oz of product per 1,000 sq. ft in enough water for ensure good coverage (at least one gallon per 1,000 sq. ft.).
- Irrigate following application.
GREENHOUSE APPLICATIONS
- Mix 16 - 48 ounces per 100 gallons of water. Use at least 50 gallons per acre.
- Spray to cover plant foliage, but not runoff.
- Repeat at 5-7 day intervals as needed.
TURFGRASSES AND LANDSCAPES
See Label on DOCS tab for complete instructions for each application type.
Storage: Store in original container. Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage and disposal.
Cannot ship US Mail.
Cannot Be Shipped To: HI,PR
Guaranteed Analysis:
10.0%..........Beauveria bassiana strain ANT-03*
90.0%..........Other Ingredients
* Contains a minimum of 1 x 1010 viable conidia/mL of product
Shelf Life: May be stored up to 18 months at refrigerated temperatues (39°F - 40°F) or 6 months at room temperature (68°F - 70°F). Avoid overheating.
