Biopesticidal NemaGel

Introduction

The NemaGel contains an indigenous insect-killer nematode Steinernema thermophilum, which has been isolated in the laboratory. This nematode species is heat tolerant and can kill a broad range of soil and foliar insect pests such as diamond back moth, gram pod borer, rice borer, white fly, cabbage butterfly, cotton boll worm, tobacco caterpillar, cut worms, root grubs, desert locust, mole cricket, field cricket, rice grasshopper, red cotton bug, mustard aphid, termites etc. infecting various crops such as cereals, pulses, oilseeds, vegetables, fruit trees, etc. It has been found to be safe for the plants, farm-animal, non-target organisms, human health and the environment. Its efficacy in field is visible within 24-48 hours of its application and it overcomes contamination by not allowing growth of microorganisms.

 

Process Details

 

•  It controls wide range of pastes in the field Groundnut Field Attacked by Termite.

•  The product has a shelf life of over 9 months at 40-45 deg C and 2-3 years up to 15 deg C. Application of Nemagel acts as dual function contols pests as well provides water to the plant Maize field after application of NemaGel.

•  No Maize Field Attacked by Termites termite and healthy crop.

 

Features

 

•  It controls wide range of pastes in the field Groundnut Field Attacked by Termite.

•  The product has a shelf life of over 9 months at 40-45 deg C and 2-3 years up to 15 deg C. Application of Nemagel acts as dual function contols pests as well provides water to the plant Maize field after application of NemaGel.

•  No Maize Field Attacked by Termites termite and healthy crop.

 

Advantages

 

•  Employs an indigenous strain of the nematode.

•  Safe for the plants, farm-animals, non-target pests, human health and the environment.

•  High reproductive potential of the nematode favors its recycling in the environment.

•  Highly effective in tropical and sub-tropical climates

•  Its efficacy in field is visible within 24-48 hours of its application

•  The bioagent can effectively kill insect pests at a wide range of soil moisture levels (3-19%)

•  The product offers an effective two-in-one solution for management of insect pests and water in agriculture.

•  It is safe to humans, plants, farm-animals, non-target organisms and the environment.

 

For further information please contact

National Research Development Corporation
20-22, Zamroodhpur Community Centre
Kailash Colony Extn.
New Delhi - 110048