top of page

Lysinibacillus sphaericus

Beneficial bacterium targeting mosquito larvae and other insect pests like gold-fringed moths and rice stem borers. Safe and rapidly degrades in the environment.

Strength

1 x 10⁸ CFU per gram / 1 x 10⁹ CFU per gram

Benefits 

Dosage & Application

Wettable Powder: 1 x 10⁸ CFU per gram


Soil application (Soil drench or Drip irrigation)

  •  Acre dose: 10-50 Kg

  • 1 Ha dose: 25-125 Kg


Seasonal crops

  • First application at land preparation stage / sowing / planting

  • Second application three weeks after the first application


Soil application (Soil drench or Drip irrigation) for Long duration crops / Orchards / Perennials

  • 1 Acre dose: 10-50 Kg

  • 1 Ha dose: 25-125 Kg

  • Apply twice in 1 year: Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon.


Seed Dressing

1 Kg seed: 10 g Lysinibacillus Sphaericus + 10 g crude sugar



Soluble Powder: 1 x 10⁸ CFU per gram 


Soil application (Soil drench or Drip irrigation)

  • 1 Acre dose: 10-50 Kg

  • 1 Ha dose: 25-125 Kg


Seasonal crops

  • First application at land preparation stage / sowing / planting

  • Second application three weeks after the first application


Soil application (Soil drench or Drip irrigation) for Long duration crops / Orchards / Perennials

  • 1 Acre dose: 1-5 Kg

  • 1 Ha dose: 2.5-12.5 Kg

  • Apply twice in 1 year: Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon

 

Soil Application Method

Mix Lysinibacillus Sphaericus at recommended doses with compost and apply at early stages of crop life with other biofertilizers. Apply twice for seasonal crops like vegetables: 

  • First application at land preparation stage / sowing / planting

  • Second application three weeks after first application.

  • Drip Irrigation: If there are insoluble particles, filter the solution and add to the drip tank.

  • Long duration crops / Perennial / Orchard crops: Dissolve Lysinibacillus Sphaericus at recommended doses in sufficient water and apply as a drenching spray near the root zone four times a year. First application before the onset of the main monsoon / rainfall / spring season, second application after the main monsoon / rainfall / autumn / fall season.

  • Lysinibacillus Sphaericus may be used along with Paecilomyces lilacinus as a very effective nematode control application.


Seed Dressing Method

Mix Lysinibacillus Sphaericus with crude sugar in sufficient water to make a slurry. Coat seeds, dry in shade, and sow / broadcast / dibble in the field. Do not store treated / coated seeds for more than 24 hours.

Related Products

bottom of page