Target Pests
Btk effectively targets caterpillars of moths and butterflies, such as:

1. Cabbage loopers
2. Gypsy moth larvae
3. Tomato hornworms
4. European corn borers
5. Diamondback moths

How BTK Works

1. Ingestion: Caterpillars ingest BTK spores found on plant surfaces during feeding.
2. Activation: In the caterpillar’s alkaline gut, BTK spores release Cry proteins.
3. Toxin Binding: Cry proteins bind to specific gut cell receptors, forming pores in the membranes.
4. Gut Paralysis: Pores disrupt gut cell integrity, causing digestive paralysis.
5. Death: Starvation and septicemia from bacterial toxins lead to death within days.

1 X 10⁷ CFU/ML

1. Targeted Action: Btk specifically harms caterpillars (Lepidoptera) without affecting beneficial insects, pollinators, mammals, birds, or aquatic life.
2. Environmental Safety: Btk decomposes quickly, leaving no long-term residues, ensuring minimal ecological impact.
3. Resistance Management: Using Btk with other control methods, like crop rotation and diverse insecticides, reduces the likelihood of pest resistance.

Recommended Crops:

Vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, and field crops.

Recommended Application:

1. Coverage: Spray thoroughly to cover all plant surfaces.
2. Timing: Apply when larvae are under 5 mm or when eggs hatch for maximum efficacy.
3. Temperature: In hot climates, apply during cooler late afternoons.
4. Water pH: Maintain an optimal pH level for effective application.

Dosage:
Talc-based granule: 50–100 liters kg / acre
Packaging:
50 kg HDPE Bags