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| Formulations | Wettable powder | Soluble powder |
| Potency | 1 X 10^8 CFu/g | 1x 10^9 CFu/g |
| Application Type | Soil application, Foliar application | Soil application, Foliar application |
| Indian Pesticides Regulatory (CIB) | Organic Certification – NPOP India | National Bio Diversity Board Compliance – India | Access benefit sharing agreement (ABS) – Nagoya protocol |
| Being registered | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) | Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) | Re-entry barrier | Safe to predators, parasites and pollinators |
| Not applicable | 0 Days | 0 Days | Yes |
Mealikil® contains conidiospores of Lecanicillium lecanii. The composition is customised to comply with regulatory guidelines of respective countries. Lecanicillium lecanii is a proprietary strain and compliant with National Bio Diversity Authority guidelines and has Access Benefit Sharing (ABS) agreement with the State Bio Diversity Board for payment of royalty to the habitat from where the microbes have been isolated. The strain is under Patent deposit certificate with Budapest Treaty recognised depository.
Conidial penetration: The microscopic conidial spores of the Lecanicillium lecanii are slimy and attach to the cuticle of the insect. Hyphae from the germinating spores are produced that penetrate the insect’s integument and destroy the internal contents of the insect.
Enzyme production: Lecanicillium lecanii mycelia produce an octacyclodepsipeptide toxin called bassianolide that consists of four molecules each of D-hydroxyisovaleric acid and L-Nmethylleucine which have insecticidal properties. The fungus produces other insecticidal toxins such as dipicolinic acid. These toxins weaken the hosts immune system (of insect) and aid in eventually killing it.
Growth: Once inside, Lecanicillium lecanii replicates and consumes the insect’s internal contents eventually killing it. The fungus eventually grows out of the insect’s cuticle and starts sporulating. Infected insects appear as white to yellowish cottony particles. Lecanicillium lecanii infects the insect on contact and does not need to be consumed by the host to cause infection.
Mealikil® is available in the following formulations
The following table gives details on Application methods and doses for the different formulations
| Wettable powder | Soluble powder | |
| Potency | 1x10^8 CFU/g | 1x10^9 CFU/g |
| Soil application (Soil drench OR Drip irrigation) for Long duration crops / Orchards / Perennials | 1 Acre dose: 2-5kg 1 Ha dose: 5-12.5kg Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon. |
1 Acre dose: 200-500g 1 Ha dose: 500g – 1.25 Kg Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon. |
| Soil application (Soil drench OR Drip irrigation) | 1 Acre dose: 2-5kg 1 Ha dose: 5-12.5kg |
1 Acre dose: 200-500g 1 Ha dose: 500g – 1.25 Kg |
| Foliar application | 1 Acre dose: 2kg 1 Ha dose: 5kg |
1 Acre dose: 200g 1 Ha dose: 500g |
| Foliar application for Long duration crops / Orchards / Perennials | 1 Acre dose: 2kg 1 Ha dose: 5kg Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon |
1 Acre dose: 200g 1 Ha dose: 500g Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon |
Foliar application:Mealikil® can be used as under:
Foliar application:Mix Mealikil® at recommended doses in sufficient water and spray on soil during off season. Apply twice a year for long duration crops. It is recommended to have first application before the onset of the main monsoon / rainfall/ spring season and second application after the main monsoon / rainfall / autumn/ fall season.
Note:
Do not store Mealikil® solution for more than 24 hours after mixing in water.
A fraction of the product may not be soluble in water. It is advisable to filter and discard undissolved residue and use filtered liquid for spraying or feeding through drip irrigation.
Compatible with other BioPesticides , biofertilizers, organic fertilizers, organic manures, biopesticides, vermicompost, sea kelp (seaweed fertilizer), protein hydrolysates, organic carbon and rock phosphate.
Note:
It is advisable to have a one-week gap if soil application pesticides are to be used after application of Mealikil®.
Store in ambient temperature, not more than 35 degrees Celsius. Preferably store between 4 – 10-degree Celsius. Keep container closed after use. Store in a dry place.
Mealikil® has a shelf life of 6 months from the date of manufacturing.
Mealikil® composition can be customized to meet local regulatory guidelines.
Mealikil® is offered in India - as Lecanicillium lecanii – Biopesticide with label claim of Lecanicillium lecanii with 1*10^8 CFU/g in wettable powder formulation.
Mealikil® is also offered as Soluble Powder formulation (1x 10 ^9 CFu/g).
