Things to note when using Bacillus thuringiensis

Bacillus thuringiensis, also known as Bacillus thuringiensis, or Bt for short, is a low-toxic, environmentally friendly insecticide that has good insecticidal effects and is very popular among farmers. Here are some tips on using Bacillus thuringiensis.

Characteristics of Bacillus thuringiensis

1. Broad insecticide spectrum

Bacillus thuringiensis is toxic to more than 200 species of Lepidoptera pests. It is especially effective against pests such as cotton bollworm, beet armyworm, cutworm, tobacco budworm, and armyworm.

2. Good safety

Bacillus thuringiensis is a microbial fungicide that is safe for a variety of crops and will not cause phytotoxicity even when used during the most sensitive period of crops.

3. Non-toxic and pollution-free

Bacillus thuringiensis is a bacterial agent produced by fermentation. It will not produce any toxic side effects on the environment, soil, water sources, humans and livestock, whether in the production or application stages. It will not produce any residue on agricultural products and is the first choice for producing green organic agricultural products.

4. Good quick effect

Bacillus thuringiensis can produce a toxic parasporal crystal protein, which can poison pests within a few minutes and cause them to stop feeding, with the peak of mortality reaching 2 to 4 days. It overcomes the shortcoming of poor effectiveness of biological insecticides.

5. Long lasting effect

Under suitable environmental conditions, Bacillus thuringiensis can continue to infect pests and kill insects in the field, and the effective period is generally up to 15 to 20 days.

6. Good mixability

Bacillus thuringiensis has good compatibility and can be mixed with fast-acting insecticides such as avermectin, emamectin benzoate, indoxacarb, etc., and the synergistic effect is very significant.

Things to note when using Bacillus thuringiensis

1. Bacillus thuringiensis is a kind of bacteria. When used alone, the insect killing speed is slow. Therefore, it should be used in the early stage of pest occurrence to better control the damage of pests.

2. Strong light can easily kill the bacteria. Therefore, when using the insecticide, try to use it before 10 am or after 4 pm for better results.

3. Bacillus thuringiensis is active at higher temperatures, and is more effective when the temperature is above 20°C.

4. To improve the prevention effect of Bacillus thuringiensis, it can be used together with avermectin, emamectin benzoate, insecticide and other agents.

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