SmartGrow DEFENDER

SmartGrow DEFENDER — a liquid biological insecticide-acaricide based on a complex of entomopathogenic microorganisms: Bacillus thuringiensis (thuringiensis and kurstaki), Metarhizium anisopliae and Streptomyces avermitilis. It is applied to the soil in autumn or in spring before sowing, in the row during sowing or through irrigation and fertigation. It destroys wireworms, the corn rootworm, caterpillars, aphids, thrips and the spider mite on potato, vegetable, fruit and berry crops and grapes. It works at low temperatures, is safe for bees and is permitted in organic farming.

At a glance

Key parameters

Chemistry & regulatory profile

Active ingredients

Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki 2×10⁹ CFU/ml

Bacillus thuringiensis var. thuringiensis 2×10⁹ CFU/ml
Metarhizium anisopliae 2×10⁹ CFU/ml
Streptomyces avermitilis 2×10⁹ CFU/ml

Full regulatory dossier with GHS pictograms, H/P statements + registration sits in the Safety section below.

Formulation

Physical-chemical form (SL / EC / WG / SC)

Typeinsecticide

Application

Rates, windows, expected results

Application rate: Soil incorporation 5–10 L/ha; in-row at sowing 4–5 L/ha; drip/fertigation 8–10 L/ha (potato, vegetables), 5–6 L/ha (fruit, berry, grape)
Window: Autumn or spring soil treatment before sowing/planting; in-row at sowing; or via irrigation/fertigation during the growing season
Compatible crops: Potato · Vegetables · Fruit crops · Berry crops · Grapevine

Full specifications

Every field from the manufacturer

Type: Insecticide
Active ingredients: Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki 2×10⁹ CFU/ml, Bacillus thuringiensis var. thuringiensis 2×10⁹ CFU/ml, Metarhizium anisopliae 2×10⁹ CFU/ml, Streptomyces avermitilis 2×10⁹ CFU/ml
Formulation: SC (Suspension Concentrate)
Target Crops: Potato, Vegetables, fruit crops, berry crops, Grapevine
Growing conditions
Application sites
Культури (джерело): potato; vegetables; fruit crops; berry crops; grapes
bee_safe: Yes
Type: Inoculant
organic_approved: Yes
Form: Liquid
product_function: biological insectoacaricide (biopesticide) for soil pest control
shelf_life_months: 12
storage: +3°C to +25°C, sealed, away from direct sunlight, ≤70% humidity

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SmartGrow DEFENDER