Product description : Multiplex Soldier contains Entomopathogenic Nematode. These nematodes comes in contact with the insect, enters into the body through openings along with associated bacteria which causes septecimia (blood posioning), so that nematodes feed, thereby killing the insect. The product is available in powder form. Multiplex Soldier is widely used to control White Grub and Mites in crops like sugarcane, Turmeric, Arecanut etc

Mode of Action: After application, the nematodes (EPN) immediately attacks immature stages of insects. They enter insect through various body openings or directly through the body wall. Once it invades, it releases toxic bacteria in to insect blood and kills the target insect within 24 to 48 hours by causing blood poisoning. They multiply in lakhs inside the insect body and finally come out and begin searching for new insects. The nematodes survives and parasitize new insects for several days to months

BENEFITS OF MULTIPLEX SOLDIER

• It contains living Nematodes which actively search for insects hiding deeper in the soil and kill them.
• It remains in the soil after application and survives without food for several months and once again become active on finding insects.
• It is a eco-friendly, broad-spectrum bio-pesticide which is safe to plants & earth worms.
• It does not allow insects to develop resistance or resurgence.

Dosage: Quantity required for different crops are as follows, Main Field/ Soil Application: Tea-5 kg/ acre, Sugarcane-2 to 5 kg/ acre.

Field Crops: 2 to 5 kg/ acre

Plantation & Fruit Crops: 5 to 25 g/ plant For Arecanut & Coconut 25g/ tree Mix Multiplex Soldier with moist soil/ well decomposed FYM/ Annapurna & broad cast over one acre.