Description
Recommendations for use:
– during periods of rapid growth and increased biotic environmental stress associated with feeding by caterpillars, thrips and spider mites
– to support the natural microbial balance on the leaf surface
– to improve the condition, vitality and physiological activity of plants
– following mechanical damage, agrotechnical treatments or periods when the plantation is weakened, in order to re-establish a microbiological barrier that deters pests from feeding (repellent effect)
– to support the natural regenerative processes of plant tissues
– as part of a cultivation strategy that supports the phyllosphere microbiome and the physiological stability of plants
– to maintain the quality, uniformity and yield potential of the crop
| Composition |
|---|
| Bacillus laterosporus, Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed extract 15%, with a total concentration of not less than 2 × 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 |
