Met52 EC

Safe and effective for use against thrips, fungus gnats, mites and whitefly! Novozymes Met52 EC is a contact bio-pesticide that contains live spores of the insect pathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae strain F52 (11.0%). Applied as a soil drench or foliar application it kills listed pest insects within 3-7 days of contact. May be applied up to the day of harvest.

Note: Metarhizium anisopliae is a naturally occurring fungus — not genetically modified — found in soils worldwide. Once the spores come in contact with susceptible insects they penetrate the cuticle or exoskeleton and begin to grow inside, causing the insect to die.

Features:
• Excellent for IPM programs — will NOT harm beneficial insects!
• Safe and effective pest control — works within 3-7 days!
• Leaves NO harmful residues
• A valuable tool for insecticide resistance management — no known resistance!
• Use indoors or out on flowers, fruits and vegetables

Available in 1/2 pint (8oz) and quart (32oz) sizes.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Spray until foliage is wet, but avoid runoff. For whitefly and mite control, ensure coverage of the underside of the leaf. Use within 24 hours of mixing.

Indoor: Apply 4oz to 16oz per 50 gallons of water. Use higher rates for greater insect numbers. For best results, repeat applications at 5-10 day intervals.

Outdoor: Apply 4oz to 32oz per 1/2 acre. Use higher rates for greater insect numbers. Repeat applications at 5-10 day intervals for best results.

Soil Drench: Applications should be thoroughly watered-in without causing water to come out of the bottom of the pot. A general use guide is around 8oz of mixed solution (4oz/ 50 gallons of water) per 1-gallon pot.

Product Label – PDF
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) – PDF

Grower’s Tip:
This product’s active ingredient is a living spore. Results are best achieved when applied at early stages of pest population development and at temperatures between 55-90˚F.