Bio-Catch

What is Bio-Catch?

Bio-Catch is a biological insecticide based on a selective strain of naturally-occurring entomopathogenic fungus, Verticillium lecanii. The product contains spores and mycelial fragments of V. lecanii and is available in liquid (1x10⁹ CFU's/ml) and powder (1x10⁸ CFU's/gm) formulation.

Mode of Action

V. lecanii spores contained in Bio-Catch when comes in contact with the target insect, attaches to the cuticle (outer skin) and then germinates and grows directly through spiracle into the inner body of the host. By taking nutrients from the insect it further proliferates and colonizes the entire insect and thus drains the insect of nutrients. The infected insects eventually dies.