Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis wettable powder for Button Mushrooms

🍄 Protect Your Mushroom Crop from Fly Infestation

Ensure healthy and contamination-free mushroom production with Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (BTI) Wettable Powder, a highly effective biological solution for controlling sciarid fly larvae (fungus gnats) in button mushroom cultivation.

🌱 Product Description

Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (BTI) is a naturally occurring bacterium that specifically targets larvae of flies such as sciarid flies (fungus gnats), which are a major problem in mushroom farms.

When applied to compost or casing soil, BTI is ingested by larvae, releasing toxins that disrupt their gut system, leading to rapid mortality. This helps prevent crop damage, contamination, and yield loss without harming mushroom mycelium.

⚙️ How It Works

• Larvae feed on treated compost/casing soil
• BTI releases toxins inside larval gut
• Larvae stop feeding and die quickly
• Breaks life cycle of flies in mushroom beds

✅ Key Benefits

• Highly effective against sciarid fly larvae
• Safe for mushroom mycelium and crop
• No chemical residue – ideal for edible crops
• Reduces contamination and crop loss
• Easy to apply in mushroom beds
• Suitable for organic mushroom farming

🎯 Target Pest

• Sciarid flies (fungus gnat larvae)
• Other dipteran larvae in mushroom units

🍄 Recommended Use in Mushroom Farming

• Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus)
• Can also be used in other mushroom varieties if required

📍 Application Method

• Drenching: Mix in water and apply uniformly on casing soil
• Spray: Light spray over compost/casing layer

📊 Dosage

• 1–2 g per liter of water
• Apply uniformly on casing soil or affected areas

(Dosage may vary depending on infestation level)

⏱️ Application Timing

• Apply after casing when fly activity is observed
• Repeat every 5–7 days if infestation persists

🧪 Technical Details

• Active Ingredient: Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis
• Formulation: Wettable Powder (WP)
• Mode of Action: Larvicidal (stomach toxin)
• Target: Sciarid fly larvae

⚠️ Precautions

• Maintain proper hygiene and moisture in mushroom unit
• Avoid mixing with chemical insecticides
• Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight
• Use recommended dosage for best results

🌍 Why Choose from Bactostore India?

• High-quality, lab-tested formulation
• Safe for edible crops like mushrooms
• Trusted by mushroom growers
• Supports residue-free cultivation

🚚 Shipping & Availability

• Pan India delivery available
• Secure packaging & fast dispatch

🔄 Bulk Orders & Mushroom Farm Supply

Contact us for bulk purchase and commercial mushroom farm requirements.