Meta-Turbo®

Microbiological insecticide

Scientific name: Metarhizium anisopliae

MAPA registration: 12816

Meta-Turbo®

Microbiological insecticide

Root spittlebug

Mahanarva fimbriolata

Pasture spittlebug

Zulia entreriana

Grass spittlebug

Deois flavopicta

Meta-Turbo® is a microbiological insecticide formulated with the IBCB 425 isolate of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae, used in the management of the main species of spittlebugs that attack pastures and sugarcane.

Meta-Turbo® can be applied to all crops where the biological targets occur.

Residual effect

Reduction of pest resistance

Mode of action
Application
General precautions

Mode of action

After application, Meta-Turbo® begins the infection process through adhesion of the spores to the surface of the target insect. The spores germinate and penetrate the insect cuticle using enzymes and chemical compounds that degrade the outer layers of the exoskeleton. Once inside, the fungus develops throughout the insect’s body, rapidly multiplying, consuming host nutrients, and damaging its physiological systems, ultimately leading to pest death.

Even after the host dies, Metarhizium anisopliae IBCB 425 continues its reproductive cycle, forming sporulation structures with conidia capable of infecting other insects in the area, providing residual action in biological pest control.

Application

Ground application:

Application must be carried out using a backpack sprayer, tractor-mounted boom sprayer and/or self-propelled sprayer, calibrated to operate with constant pressure and spray volume. Equipment must be fitted with nozzles that minimize drift and promote uniform coverage, according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, with 50-mesh filters. Apply a spray volume of 80 to 300 L/ha.

Aerial application:

For foliar applications, use an agricultural aircraft equipped with spray nozzles or rotary atomizers that ensure uniform coverage, following the manufacturer’s recommendations. Apply a spray volume of 30 to 60 L/ha. For this type of application, the use of the adjuvant Naft® is recommended at a rate of 50 to 100 mL/ha.

Drone application:

For foliar applications, use agricultural spraying drones equipped with spray nozzles or rotary atomizers that ensure uniform coverage, according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Apply a minimum spray volume of 20 L/ha. For this method, the use of the adjuvant Naft® is recommended at a rate of 50 to 100 mL/ha.

Follow the application technology recommendations provided by the responsible agronomist.

General precautions

Product for agricultural use only. PRODUCT NOT CLASSIFIED and LOW ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD (CLASS IV). Always consult an agronomist and follow all instructions correctly. Integrated pest management is highly recommended. Read the label and ensure that anyone handling the product understands it. When handling the product, use the personal protective equipment specified on the label and leaflet. Packaging must be delivered to inpEV collection units.

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What is Meta-Turbo® and what is its function?

Meta-Turbo® is a microbiological insecticide based on the fungus Metarhizium anisopliae IBCB 425, used for the control of spittlebugs. It is a sustainable alternative to chemical insecticides, offering excellent field performance and environmental safety.

What does the WP (wettable powder) formulation mean?

WP stands for “Wettable Powder.” It is a solid, dry and stable formulation that becomes liquid and ready for application only when dispersed in water, forming a suspension for the spraying process.

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