Metamax – Biopesticide (Metarhizium anisopliae)
Metamax (Khandelwal Bio Fertilizer Private Ltd.)
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Khandelwal Metamax/Metasafe is a powerful Metarhizium anisopliae based biopesticide available on Way2Agritech for the effective biological management of soil and plant-dwelling insect pests in a wide range of agricultural and horticultural crops. Metamax contains beneficial entomopathogenic fungi that naturally infect and suppress target insect populations without leaving harmful chemical residues. The formulation provides long-lasting pest control while being safe for crops, beneficial organisms, and the environment when used as recommended. Metamax reduces the dependence on synthetic insecticides and delaying pest resistance development. Need based application improves crop protection, supports healthy plant growth by minimizing pest damage, and contributes to sustainable farming practices.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Khandelwal |
| Active ingredient | Entomopathogenic Fungi (Metarhizium anisopliae) |
| Available form | Liquid |
| Target crops | Field, horticultural, plantation, and vegetable crops |
| Application method | Soil application / Foliar application |
| Compatibility | Compatible with bio products and organic products |
| Mode of entry | Through infecting the exoskeleton of the pests |
| Mode of action | Ingestion |
| Speed of action | Moderate |
| Residual effect | Medium |
| Resistance risk | Low |
| Toxicity level | Nontoxic (Green) |
Key Features & Benefits
- •Metarhizium anisopliae-based biopesticide for effective biological control of a wide range of economically important insect pests.
- •Superior formulation compared to conventional powder and liquid biopesticides, delivering improved field performance and ease of application.
- •Quick activation after application, enabling faster establishment of beneficial fungal spores on target pests.
- •Easy to handle and apply with a long shelf life, where one unit provides performance equivalent to two litres of conventional liquid biopesticides, offering greater convenience and value.
Dosage & Method of Application
- 1.Broadcasting: For one acre of crop, mix 200 ml of Metamax in 10 liter of water.
- 2.Drip and Flood irrigation: For one acre of crop, mix 200 ml of Metamax in 200 ltr of water.
- 3.Foliar application: For one acre crop, mix 200 ml of Metamax in 200 ltr.
- 4.Frequency of application: Apply at the beginning of pest activity and repeat after 30–45 days based on field observations.
Crop-Product Advisory
- 1.Best suited for: Recommended for the biological management of white grubs, termites, root grubs, weevils, rhinoceros beetle grubs, lepidopteran larvae and other soil-dwelling insect pests.
- 2.Recommended combination: Integrate with organic manures, neem cake, and other compatible bio-inputs as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme for enhanced pest suppression and improved soil biology.
- 3.Resistance management: Use as part of an IPM strategy by combining biological, cultural, and need-based chemical interventions with different modes of action to minimize the risk of pest resistance.
- 4.Precaution: Avoid mixing with fungicides during application, protect the product from direct sunlight, and irrigate lightly after & before application to encourage fungal establishment and improve field performance.