BotaniGard ES Biological Insecticide
BotaniGard ES is a biological insecticide containing the naturally occurring beneficial fungus Beauveria bassiana, designed to control many common insect pests on ornamental plants, vegetables, herbs, and greenhouse crops.
Used by commercial growers, greenhouse producers, and organic gardeners, BotaniGard ES provides an effective alternative to conventional chemical insecticides. Once applied, the fungal spores attach to the insect, germinate, and eliminate the pest naturally.
Key Features
• Biological insecticide using beneficial fungus
• Controls many soft-bodied insect pests
• Ideal for greenhouse and indoor growing environments
• Compatible with integrated pest management (IPM) programs
• Suitable for organic gardening programs
• Easy-to-apply emulsifiable suspension formulation
Active Ingredient
Beauveria bassiana strain GHA
This naturally occurring fungus infects insects and disrupts their life cycle, providing effective biological pest control.
Controls Common Pests
✔ Whiteflies
✔ Aphids
✔ Thrips
✔ Spider mites
✔ Mealybugs
✔ Fungus gnats
✔ Leafhoppers
✔ Psyllids
Ideal Uses
• Greenhouses
• Indoor growing environments
• Ornamentals
• Vegetables
• Herbs
• Nursery plants
• Integrated pest management programs
How BotaniGard Works
BotaniGard ES works through biological infection. The fungal spores attach to the insect’s outer body, germinate, and penetrate the insect cuticle. The fungus then multiplies inside the insect, ultimately eliminating the pest population.
Product Benefits
• Biological alternative to chemical pesticides
• Safe for beneficial insect programs when used properly
• Helps manage resistant insect populations
• Ideal for organic growing strategies
• Supports sustainable pest control
Product Specifications
Product Type: Biological insecticide
Active Ingredient: Beauveria bassiana strain GHA
Formulation: Emulsifiable suspension (ES)
Application: Foliar spray
Use Sites: Greenhouses, ornamentals, vegetables, nursery crops
