Velifer®
Naturally effective pest management for protected crops
Active ingredient(s): Beauveria bassiana strain PPRI 5339 (>8 x 109 colony forming units per ml)
Formulation: Biological beneficial organism
Velifer® Biological Insecticide adds a new dimension to the management of a wide range of key insect pests within protected cropping structures. Velifer will help manage populations already controlled by conventional knockdown pesticides and complements the use of beneficial insects. Velifer is effective against populations that have developed resistance to conventional insecticides and can be used frequently right up to harvest.
Key benefits
- Protect against a wide range of insects
- Kills insects in 24-48 hours
- Effective against resitant populations
How it works
The active ingredient in Velifer® is Beauveria bassiana strain PPRI 5339, a naturally occurring fungus that doesn’t damage crop plants or affect beneficial insects, but colonises and kills insect pests that come into contact with it.
Each millilitre of Velifer contains about 8 billion fungal spores. On contact with the target insect, the spores germinate within 6–12 hours. As they germinate, they secrete enzymes that weaken the insect cuticle. The fungus then invades the host and continues to grow, with the fungal blastospores weakening the insect’s immune system. The weakened immune system, along with dehydration through the punctured holes, leads to insect death in 24–48 hours.
Watch this short video to find out more about the benefits of using Velifer.
Crop suitability
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Ornamental plants
Chrysanthemum aphidGreen peach aphidGreenhouse whiteflyOnion thripsRose aphidSilverleaf whiteflySweet potato whiteflyTwo-spotted spider miteWestern flower thrips -
Vegetable crops
Chrysanthemum aphidGreen peach aphidGreenhouse whiteflyOnion thripsRose aphidSilverleaf whiteflySweet potato whiteflyTwo-spotted spider miteWestern flower thrips
Questions and Answers from the Field
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How do I get rid of whiteflies in Australia?
To get rid of whiteflies in Australia, use Velifer biological insecticide. Velifer gets rid of whiteflies by using a naturally occurring fungus that doesn’t damage crop plants or affect beneficial insects.
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How does Beauveria bassiana work?
Beauveria bassiana is a naturally occurring fungus that is the active ingredient of BASF’s Velifer biological insecticide. Beauveria bassiana works by quickly and effectively killing pests that come in contact with it, without damaging crop plants or beneficial insects.
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What is a biological control for aphids?
The best biological control for aphids is Velifer biological insecticide. Velifer controls aphids with a naturally occurring fungus that quickly and effectively kills insects at all life stages. Velifer is effective against insect populations, such as aphids, that have developed resistance to conventional insecticides and can be used frequently right up to harvest.
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What is biological control of vegetables?
Velifer biological insecticide offers a natural method of control against pests in vegetable crops. Velifer biological insecticide provides growers with a non-chemical solution to manage a wide range of key pests in protected vegetable cropping structures.
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What is the active ingredient in Velifer?
The active ingredient of Velifer biological insecticide is Beauveria bassiana strain PPRI 5339. Beauveria bassiana is a naturally occurring fungus that is highly effective in controlling a variety of insect populations.
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What is the shelf life of Velifer?
The shelf life of Velifer biological insecticide is 24 months in refrigerated storage (4°C) when unopened, or up to 9 months at room temperature (20°C). Velifer should not be exposed to extreme heat (>35°C) for more than five days.
