Cal-MB

Description:Cal-mb takes cares of many sucking pets like Mealy Bugs, Leafminer, Aphids, Thrips, Whitefly, etc. It can be used on all types of crops. It doesn’t leave any residue or dangerous side effects. Method of Usage:Dilute Cal-mb in good quality water @ 2-3ml/ltr and mix it with a stick. Use the spray solution the same day of preparation. Spray the whole plant and cover both sides of the leaves well, particularly the infected part for excellent result. Effect on mealy bugs is accomplished within 24 hours. The sign of death of the pest is that on rubbing or pressing of the white spots it will turn into brittle powder and after few days will turn brown,. Wash the plants later with water for a clean look. For leafminer control use Cal-mb @ 1ml/1ltr of water. Effect on leafminer is observed within 8 hours after spraying. The white track created by the leafminer turns into brown colour. Repeat application after about 15 days, in case of re-appearance. Do not spray during noon time at high temperature. Use Calipso for better coverage. Compatibility: The product is compatible with other insecticides & fungicides. Do not mix with fertilizers. It can be used on all crops without any residue or side effects. Cal-mb though organic in nature, must be kept way from the reach of children & pet. Store the product properly sealed and keep in a cool place. In case of contact with eyes – wash with plenty of water. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Mealybug Description : Found in warmer growing climates, mealybugs are soft-bodied, wingless insects that often appear as white cottony masses on the leaves, stems and fruit of plants. They feed by inserting long sucking mouthparts, called stylets, into plants and drawing sap out of the tissue. Damage is not often significant at low pest levels. However, at higher numbers they can cause leaf yellowing and curling as the plant weakens. Feeding is usually accompanied by honeydew, which makes the plant sticky and encourages the growth of sooty moulds. Mealybugs are a common greenhouse pest that affect ornamentals, houseplants, avocados, roses, hibiscus and fruits. Adults (1/10 — 1/4 inch long) are soft, oval distinctly segmented insects that are usually covered with a white or gray mealy wax. Small nymphs, called crawlers, are light yellow and free of wax. They are active early on, but move little once a suitable feeding site is found. Note: There are approximately 275 species of mealybugs known to occur throughout Life Cycle Adult females deposit 300-600 eggs within an excreted, compact, waxy cottony-appearing mass mostly found on the underside of leaves (these egg cases can be confused with downy mildew). Egg laying is continues for about 2 weeks with the female dying shortly after all eggs are laid. Hatching occurs within 1-3 weeks and the small active yellow nymphs begin migrating over the plant in search of feeding sites on which to settle. As they feed, they secrete honeydew and a waxy coating begins to form over their bodies. Female nymphs pass through three stages (instars) with a generation taking as little as one month, depending on temperature. Male nymphs pass through five instars. They do not feed after the first two instars and exist solely to fertilize the females. In the greenhouse, continuous and overlapping generations occur throughout the year. Tip: Control ants when releasing beneficial insects. Ants feed on the honeydew that mealybugs produce and protect the bugs from predators to ensure this food supply._________________________________________________________________________________ Leafminer While not usually threatening to plants, leafminer control is often necessary to manage the highly visible tunnels in leaves that can reduce crop value.Description Found in greenhouses, home gardens and landscaped areas across the country, leafminers are the larval (maggot) stage of an insect family that feeds between the upper and lower surfaces of leaves. On heavily infested plants it is not uncommon to find 6 or more maggots per leaf. Although damage can restrict plant growth, resulting in reduced yields Host plants include beans, blackberries, cabbage, lettuce, peppers, and a variety of ornamental flowers, trees and shrubs. Leafminer Control Natural, and organic control methods work best when fighting leafminer problems. That’s because they don’t harm the naturally occurring beneficial insect populations that largely keep the leafminer and other harmful pests under control. While pesticide use can encourage leafminer outbreaks, natural controls and beneficial insects prevent as well as cure these pest problems. Don’t wait until you spot leafminer tunnels in your plants’ leaves, especially if you’ve had problems with them in the past. Be prepared with the products you’ll need to prevent and destroy infestations. Then stay vigilant.