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Lalguard M52 GR
Lalguard M52 GR is a biological insecticide that delivers effective control of Black Vine Weevil larvae in container-grown ornamentals and nursery crops. Powered by Metarhizium, it works within the growing media to target larvae before root damage occurs, helping growers reduce reliance on traditional chemical controls while supporting modern IPM programmes.
- Targets Black Vine Weevil larvae directly within the growing media
- Helps maintain plant quality and marketable crops
- Compatible with conventional and organic production
- Long-lasting activity in the rootzone
- Fits easily into existing IPM programmes
- Zero REI for ornamental crops
| Crops | Application | Method | Timing in crops | Rule | PHI (days) | Pests targeted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft fruit | Greenhouse | Potting soil incorporation | At growth stages Jan-Dec (optimum 15-30°c) | *0.5kg/m³ (**150-300kg/ha) | 3 (IT) | Black vine weevil |
| Open | Soil incorporation | 12.5-25kg/ha | 2 (FR) 3 (IT) | |||
| Tree nursery crops and perennials | Greenhouse | Potting soil incorporation | At growth stages Jan-Dec (optimum 15-30°c) | *0.5kg/m³ (**150-300kg/ha) | 2 (FR) 3 (IT) | Black vine weevil |
| Open | Soil incorporation | 12.5-25kg/ha | 2 (FR) | |||
| Floriculture and ornamental crops | Greenhouse | Potting soil incorporation | At growth stages Jan-Dec (optimum 15-30°c) | *0.5kg/m³ (**150-300kg/ha) | 3 (IT) | Black vine weevil |
| (Potting) soil incorporation | (Potting) soil incorporation | 12.5-25kg/ha | None | |||
| *Max rate per application: 0.5kg/m³=4.5x1011 CFU/m³ | **Max per crop/season | Max number of applications: 2; interval 7 days |
| Crops |
| Application |
| Method |
| Timing in crops |
| Rule |
| PHI (days) |
| Pests targeted |
1
Thoroughly incorporate into growing media prior to planting (even mix with a 1/3 of media before full incorporation) - This can be pre-mixed in to growing media and delivered, please speak with your ICL Technical Area Sales Manager for tailored recommendations for crops
2
Culture substrates should not be dry or excessively wet (particularly bark-based, to avoid over-heating)
3
Use treated media within 30 days
4
Optimum temp 15-30°C (spores survive freezing)
5
Limited data support for effectiveness in heavier soil types
Recommended period of use
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