Certis Biologicals PFR-97 20% WDG Microbial Insecticide

Certis Biologicals PFR-97 20% WDG Microbial Insecticide uses Apopka Strain 97 Isaria fumosorosea to infect and kill target pest insects and mites including aphids, whiteflies, thrips and various mite species. PFR-97 is a naturally occurring, entomopathogenic fungus that continues to grow and spread once applied to offer maximum protection against plant feeding pests above and below the surface. As the infection moves through the pest population, the fungus continuously propagates in the dead and dying pests. Once it kills the pest, spores erupt from the pest ready to infect the nearest suitable host.

• OMRI listed and NOP approved
• 4-hour REI and can be used in organic and traditional gardening
• Limited effects on beneficial organisms (beneficial nematodes, mite predators, ladybugs, etc.)
• Compatible with most fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and beneficial arthropods
  
• Can be applied in foliar and soil spray applications, soil injection, chemigation and as a drench
• Can be mixed with copper-based fungicides

Isaria fumosorosea, the active component in PFR-97 20% WDG, is an entomopathogenic fungus found in infected and dead insects as well as in some soils that infects many insect and mite pests that occur on foliage and other above-ground plants, as well as many soil-dwelling pests. Under proper environmental conditions, spores of the fungus attach to and penetrate the cuticle of the target pest. The fungus grows inside the pest causing its death. The fungus then emerges from the dead pest to release more spores to infect other pests.

Suggested Use: Use to control insect pests (including mites) on vegetables, fruits, tobacco, mushrooms and other food crops.

Application: Apply PFR-97 to moist or pre-irrigated soil at 1-2 lbs. per acre of soil. Please see manufacturer's label under the DOCS label for more specifics, including use instructions when applying in mushroom houses.

Storage: PFR-97 must be kept refrigerated for best results. It is recommended to be used within 30 days of opening.

Controls the following Pests or Diseases: Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Broad Mites, Citrus Leafminer, Coleoptera grubs and larvae, Crown weevils, Japanese weevils, Leafminers, Lepidoptera caterpillars and larvae, Mealybugs, Phorid Flies, Plant Bugs, Psyllids, Root Worms, Rust Mites, Scarid Flies, Spider Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies, Wireworms and more.