Pecilia - Paecilomyces lilacinus 1.0% W.P :

Description : Paecilomyces lilacinus is a biological control agent for the management of plant parasitic nematodes in wide range of crops. The product, PECILIA 1.0% W.P. contains Paecilomyces lilacinus. which protects the root system against plant parasitic nematodes, specifically root-knot nematodes and others. Nematodes damage the plant roots and reduce the water and nutrient uptake resulting in reduction of yield. In addition, the infested plant becomes more vulnerable to other stress factors such as heat, water, nutritional deficiencies and disease causing pathogens. It is difficult to manage these nematodes with existing chemical pesticides.

Target Crops : Cereals, Pulses, Oil seeds, Cotton, Capsicum, Chilli, Cauliflower, Brinjal, Tomato, Potato, Onion, Peas, Beans, Ginger, Turmeric, Cardamom, Tea, Coffee, Coconut, Arecanut, Black pepper Apple, Citrus, Grape, Pomegranate, Banana etc.

Method of application and dosage :

• Seed treatment: Before sowing, dissolve 8- 10 Grams of PECILIA 1% W.P. in 100 ml of water and treat 1 kg of seeds. The seeds are sown after drying under the shade.
• Seedling treatment: Dissolve 10 grams of PECILIA 1 % W.P. in one litre of water, dip the roots of seedlings for 15 min in the suspension and transplant immediately.
• Nursery seed bed treatment: Mix 500 grams of PECILIA 1 % W.P. in 50 kgs of well decomposed farm yard manure, broadcast in 400 m2 area and incorporate in to the soil -Soil drenching: Mix 1 kg of PECILIA 1 % W.P. in 100 liters of water and drench 500 ml solution to root zone. Maintain optimum soil moisture while applying.
• Soil application: Mix 1 kg of PECILIA 1 % W.P. in 1000 kgs of farm yard manure/ neem cake/cocopeat/vermicompost, leave for 15 to 20 days in shade and apply to the soil before planting.

Storage : Keep in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight and children. Do not mix with chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Entire pack should be used at once.