Lecanicillium Lecanii Nematicide

Lecanicillium lecanii Nematicide is a biological nematicide based on concentrated conidiospores of the entomopathogenic fungus Lecanicillium lecanii. Formulated for commercial agriculture and biological soil treatment, this microbial isolate penetrates nematode egg masses, infects second-stage juveniles, and suppresses root-knot nematode populations in soil profiles. It provides zero-residue protection against soil-borne plant-parasitic nematodes without disrupting beneficial rhizosphere microflora, serving as an effective component for Integrated Pest Management programs in high-value horticulture and open-field crop production.

Spores Adhesion and Germination: Conidia attach to the cuticle of infective juveniles or the protective matrix of nematode egg masses upon contact in humid soil environments.

Enzymatic Degradation: Upon germination, the fungus secretes extracellular hydrolases-primarily chitinases, proteases, and lipases-that degrade the structural proteins and chitin layer of nematode egg shells and juvenile cuticles.

Hyphal Penetration & Colonization: Germ tubes invade the internal tissue of the host, proliferating as vegetative hyphae that extract nutrients from the target pest, leading to physical breakdown and host mortality within 48 to 72 hours.

Secondary Metabolite Excretion: Biosynthesis of secondary metabolites inhibits nematode locomotion, feeding activity, and egg hatching rates in the active root zone.

Solanaceous Crops (Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant): Soil drenching or drip application prior to transplanting reduces gall formation on primary taproots.

Cucurbit Crops (Cucumber, Melon, Squash): Drip fertigation at early vegetative stages prevents root galling and preserves capillary root architecture.

Root & Tuber Crops (Potato, Carrot): Soil incorporation during land preparation or in-furrow spraying protects feeder roots during tuber initiation.

Berry Crops & Fruit Trees (Strawberry, Citrus, Grapevine): Root zone injection or fertigation in spring controls persistent lesion and root-knot populations.

Protected Agriculture & Greenhouses: Drenching growing media or substrate materials prevents nematode build-up under high-temperature cultivation cycles.

Formulation Options: Wettable Powder, Water Dispersible Granule, and Oil Dispersion customized for standard spray nozzles and irrigation equipment.

Standard Industrial Packaging:

• Powders: 1 kg aluminum foil bags, 10 kg paper bags with inner PE liners, 25 kg fiber drums.
• Liquids: 1 L HDPE bottles, 5 L jerrycans, 20 L drums, 1000 L IBC totes.
• Packaging Protection: Moisture-proof, light-shielding multi-layer barrier bags with nitrogen flushing options for shelf-life enhancement.
• Custom Packaging: Private labeling, custom bag/bottle sizes, and custom outer carton configurations available for bulk buyers.

Production Capacity: Consistent large-scale submerged and solid-state fermentation capabilities ensuring batch-to-batch stability.

Quality Assurance: Strict quality control system covering raw material screening, fermentation parameters, spore harvesting, and final package sealing.

Storage & Stability: Stable for 12 months when stored in sealed original packaging at 4°C to 8°C; stable for 6 months at room temperature under 20°C.

Custom Processing: Formulations tailored to customer specifications including custom active counts, specialized carrier matrices, and customer-branded packaging.

Logistics & Shipping: Specialized cold-chain container options for long-distance ocean freight or express air freight delivery.