Lallemand - LALGUARD M52 OD Bioinsecticide

Brand: Lallemand

LALGUARD M52 OD

LALGUARD M52 OD is an effective and versatile bioinsecticide for foliar and soil pest management, composed of spores of the fungus Metarhizium brunneum strain F52. It provides growers with proven pest control efficacy against the most destructive crop pests while keeping impact to applicators, non-target organisms, and the surrounding environment to a minimum. It is well suited to operations that rely on beneficial insects.

LALGUARD M52 OD is used for broad-spectrum pest management in greenhouse and controlled-environment production as well as field and outdoor crops. When the product contacts a pest, spores adhere to the insect body, germinate and penetrate the cuticle within 3 to 4 hours, then colonize and kill the insect, with mortality typically occurring 3 to 7 days after application. It is applied as a foliar or soil treatment.

Active Ingredient

• Metarhizium brunneum strain F52, 11.0% active ingredient
• EPA Reg. No. 64137-33

Available Options

• 34 fl oz unit (case of 12)
• 8 fl oz unit (case of 20)

Contact us for less than case quantities.

Key Features

• Broad-spectrum control of major crop pests
• Spores infect and kill insects within 3 to 7 days
• No known risks for resistance
• Compatible with IPM programs that use beneficial insects
• Tolerance exempt
• Minimal impact to applicators, non-targets, and the environment

Target Pests

• Whiteflies, thrips, and mites
• Aphids and psyllids
• Weevils
• Pest list varies by crop; consult label

Ideal Applications

• Cucurbits; celery, lettuce, spinach
• Peppers and tomatoes
• Strawberry, cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry
• Ornamental plants and grasses, shrubs, vines, trees, lawns, bedding plants, and poinsettia

Application Rates

• Foliar high volume: 0.5 to 2.5 teaspoons per gallon
• Field crops: 0.5 pt to 2 qt per acre
• Ornamentals: 0.5 pt to 1 qt per 100 gal
• Container drench: about 8 oz mixed product per gallon-size pot
• Turf: minimum 4 gal water per 1,000 sq ft

REI and PHI

• REI 4 hours (0 hours if soil incorporated); PHI 0 days

Storage and Shelf Life

• Store in original container below 68 F, dry and out of direct sunlight
• Contains live spores; expiration date is printed on the bottle

Use Tips

• Shake well before use; high temperatures can harm the live spores
• Use the entire bottle once opened; do not hold mixed product more than 24 hours
• Continue agitation throughout spraying; do not exceed 200 PSI
• Do not mix with fungicides (the active ingredient is a fungus)

Always read and follow the product label for your specific crop and use site.