Description
Key effects:
Support for Natural Plant Resistance to Pests
Bacillus laterosporus bacteria colonise the leaf surface, forming a biofilm that supports natural repellence against herbivorous pests such as caterpillars, thrips, and spider mites, reducing feeding pressure.
Combined Action with Plant Protection Products
The product can be used in combination with plant protection products, except hydrogen peroxide and copper oxychloride. Combining pesticides with active microorganisms increases treatment effectiveness and extends the protective effect for up to 14 days.
Accelerated Recovery After Damage
Stimulation of tissue repair and regeneration following pest feeding or mechanical damage supports wound recovery and reduces potential entry points for pathogens.
Biostimulation and Improved Plant Condition
Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed extract provides growth regulators, amino acids, and polysaccharides that support metabolism, photosynthesis, and stress tolerance.
Support for Microbiological Balance in the Phyllosphere
The natural bacterial composition helps stabilise the plant microbiome, supporting compliance with eco-scheme requirements and strategies aimed at reducing chemical inputs in integrated production programmes.
Composition:
| Bacillus laterosporus bacteria: not less than 1 × 10⁸ CFU/ml |
Role of microbiological barrier in crop
Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed extract provides natural biostimulants that support metabolism, photosynthesis and tissue regeneration. As a result, Guard helps maintain plant vitality and physiological stability under the demanding conditions of the growing season.
Pest pressure and plant damage
Regular application of VitaFer® Guard supports a beneficial phyllosphere microbiome, helps maintain plants’ metabolic activity and promotes faster recovery following periods of stress. The product supports the natural microbial balance of the phytosphere and is consistent with the strategy of reducing chemical use in integrated crop production. It also complies with the requirements of eco-scheme programmes
Dosage and duration of treatment:
| Crop | Dosage l/ha | Treatments |
|---|---|---|
| Field | 2-3 | 2–8 times during the growing season, depending on the pest’s life cycle and the level of infestation. The product may be used in combination with insecticides and fungicides after carrying out a compatibility test. Preventative use is recommended. Recommended treatment following the use of copper oxychloride and H₂O₂: as a preventative measure against secondary fungal infections. |
| Orchad and berries |
