Free tool ยท CIB&RC major uses
โ CIB&RC list as on 30 September 2026 ยท checked 24 October 2026
Bio-insecticides approved in India, by crop
Every bio-insecticide use in the official CIB&RC list: the crop, the pest, the dose per hectare, the water and the waiting period before harvest, for neem, Bt, Beauveria, Metarhizium, Lecanicillium, Isaria, NPV and nematode biocontrol agents.
73registered products in the list
29crops, from cotton to banana
142crop and pest uses
14products for mosquito control
From the CIB&RC list of major uses, as on 30 September 2026, based on certificates issued. The list is for guidance, not for legal purposes:
the approved label of each product is what counts. Mosquito control โ
Cotton 19Tomato 17Chickpea 15Rice 14Brinjal 11Pigeon pea 11Okra 10Cabbage 8Carrot 5Castor 4Tea 4Tobacco 4Cauliflower 3Chilli 2Soybean 2Teak 2Acid lime 1Banana 1Carnations 1Citrus 1Coconut 1Cucumber 1Gerbera 1Jute 1Maize 1Onion 1Papaya 1Potato 1Tuberose 1
No match. This list covers bio-insecticides only; chemical insecticides, fungicides and herbicides have their own CIB&RC lists.
142 uses ยท 29 crops
Bio-insecticide uses, crop by crop
Cotton
19 uses ยท Bacillus thuringiensis, Beauveria bassiana, Lecanicillium (Verticillium) lecanii, Neem (azadirachtin), Nuclear polyhedrosis virus, Pheromone| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azadirachtin 0.15% EC w/w Min. Neem Seed Kernel Based | White fly, Bollworms | โ | 2500-5000 | 500-1000 | 05 |
| Azadirachtin 00.30% EC (3000 PPM) Min. Neem Seed Kernel Based | American bollworm | โ | 4000 | 1000 | 05 |
| Azadirachtin 00.03% EC Min. Neem Oil Based | Bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), Aphids | โ | 2500-5000 | 500 | 05 |
| Azadirachtin 00.03% WSP (300 PPM) Neem Oil Based | Aphids, Jassids, Whitefly, Bollworms | โ | 2500-5000 | 500-1000 | 07 |
| Azadirachtin 05.00% w/w Min. Neem Extract Concentrates | Whitefly, Leaf hoppers, Helicoverpa armigera, Aphids | โ | 375.0 | 750 | 05 |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. galleriae 1593 M serotype H 59 5b, 1.3% flowable concentrate Potency 1500 IU/mg | Bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 2.0-2.5 | 1000 | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki | Bollworm | โ | 750-1000 | 750-1000 | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, serotype H-39, 3B, Strain Z-52 | Bollworms, Spodoptera | 0.75-1.00 | 500-750 | โ | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis serovar kurstaki (3a, 3b, 3c) 5.0% WP Potency 55000 SU (Spodoptera unit based) (5x10^7 spore/mg) | American Bollworm | 25.00-50.00 | 500-1000 | 500-1000 | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis serovar kurstaki (3a, 3b, 3c) 5.0% WP Potency 55000 SU (Spodoptera unit based) (5x10^7 spore/mg) | Spotted Bollworm | 37.50-50.00 | 750-1000 | 500-1000 | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, Serotype H-3a, 3b, Strain Z-52 (potency 3000 to 55000 IU/mg by test insect) | Bollworms, Spodoptera | โ | 0.75-1.0 kg. | 500-750 | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki Strain HD-1, serotype 3a, 3b, 3.5% ES for Import & repack. Potency 17600 IU/mg | Bollworms | โ | 750-1000 | 750-1000 | โ |
| Beauveria bassiana 1.15% WP | Bollworms | โ | 400 | 750-1000 | โ |
| Beauveria bassiana 01.15% WP | Bollworm | โ | 2000 | 400 | โ |
| Beauveria bassiana 1.15% WP (1x10^6 CFU/gm min) | Bollworm | 20 | โ | 400 | โ |
| PB Rope L (pheromone) | Pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) | More than 140 mg a.i. per dispenser; 9,875 dispensers for 25 ha; PHI NA | |||
| Verticillium lecanii 1.15% WP (1x10^8 CFU/gm min) Strain AS MEGH-VL, Accession No. MCC-1028 | White flies | โ | 2500 | 500 | โ |
| Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of Helicoverpa armigera 0.43% AS (1x10^9 POB/ml) | Helicoverpa armigera | โ | 2700 | 400-600 | โ |
| Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of Helicoverpa armigera 0.43% AS, Strain No. BIL/HV-9 (1x10^9 POB/ml min) | Helicoverpa armigera | โ | 2700 | 400-600 | โ |
Tomato
17 uses ยท Bacillus thuringiensis, Beauveria bassiana, Lecanicillium (Verticillium) lecanii, Neem (azadirachtin), Nematode biocontrol, Nuclear polyhedrosis virus| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azadirachtin 01.00% EC (10000 PPM) Min. Neem Based | Fruit borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 1000-1500 | 500 | 03 |
| Azadirachtin 05.00% w/w Min. Neem Extract Concentrates | Aphids, Whitefly, Fruit borer | โ | 200.0 | 400 | 05 |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. galleriae 1593 M serotype H 59 5b, 1.3% flowable concentrate Potency 1500 IU/mg | Fruit borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 1.0-1.5 | 500 | โ |
| Bacillus firmus 1.5% AS (CFU count 1x10^8/ml min) Strain AMMFA-BF1, NCMR Accession No. MCC 0584 New | Root knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) | โ | 5000 | 500 | โ |
| Beauveria bassiana 5.0% SC, Strain NBAII Bangalore, Accession No. ITCC-7102 | Fruit borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 500 | 500 | โ |
| Beauveria bassiana 5.0% AS Strain BB-AAU-RJP, Accession No. MCC-1024 | Fruit borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 0.5 | 500 | โ |
| Beauveria bassiana 1.5% Liquid Formulation (CFU count 10x10^8) Accession No. MTCC-5171 | Fruit borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | 2.0 | Foliar spray | 500 | โ |
| Pseudomonas fluorescens 1.0% WP (Strain No. IIHR-PF-2, Accession No. ITCC-B0034) | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and nursery beds at 50 g/sq m, and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before transplanting. | |||
| Trichoderma harzianum 1.0% WP (Strain No. IIHR-TH-2, Accession No. ITCC 6888) | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and nursery beds at 50 g/sq m, and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before transplanting. | |||
| Trichoderma harzianum 1.5% WP (Strain No. IIHR-TV-5, Accession No. ITCC 6889) | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and nursery beds at 50 g/sq m, and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before transplanting. | |||
| Trichoderma viride 1.5% WP (Strain No. IIHR-TV-5, Accession No. ITCC 6889) | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and nursery beds at 50 g/sq m, and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before transplanting. | |||
| Verticillium chlamydosporium 1.0% WP (2x10^6 CFU/gm min) Strain IIHR-VC-3, Accession No. ITCC-6898 | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and nursery beds at 50 g/sq m, and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before transplanting. | |||
| Verticillium lecanii 1.50% Liquid Formulation (1x10^8 CFU/ml min) Strain T Stanes VI-1, Accession No. MTCC-5172 | White fly (Bemisia tabaci) | โ | 2000 (Foliar spray) | 500 | โ |
| Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of Helicoverpa armigera 0.43% AS (1x10^9 POB/ml) | Helicoverpa armigera | โ | 1500 | 400-600 | โ |
| Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of Helicoverpa armigera 2.0% AS, Strain No. BIL/HV-9 (1x10^9 POB/ml min) | Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 250-500 | 500 | โ |
| Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of Helicoverpa armigera 0.43% AS, Strain No. BIL/HV-9 (1x10^9 POB/ml min) | Helicoverpa armigera | โ | 1500 | 400-600 | โ |
| Paecilomyces lilacinus 01.50% LF (CFU count 1x10^8/ml min) (Accession No. MTCC No. 5175, T-Stanes PI-1 Strain) New | Root knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) | โ | 6000 | 500 | โ |
Chickpea
15 uses ยท Bacillus thuringiensis, Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae, Neem (azadirachtin), Nuclear polyhedrosis virus| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azadirachtin 00.03% WSP (300 PPM) Neem Oil Based | Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | โ | โ | 07 |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, serotype H-39, 3B, Strain Z-52 | Heliothis sp. | 0.75 | 500-750 | โ | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki 0.5% WP serotype 3a, 3b, 3c, Strain DOR Bt-1, Potency 16000IU/mg min. | Chick pea pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 2.0 | 500 | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki 2.5% AS (Spicbio-BTK AS) | Gram pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 1.0-1.5 | 500 | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, Serotype H-3a, 3b, Strain Z-52 (potency 3000 to 55000 IU/mg by test insect) | Helicoverpa armigera | โ | 0.75 kg. | 500-750 | โ |
| Beauveria bassiana 1.0% WP, Strain No. NBRI-9947 (1x10^8 CFU/gm min) | Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 3.0 kg. | 500 | โ |
| Beauveria bassiana 1.0% WP (1x10^8 CFU/gm min), Strain No. SVBPU/CSP/Bb-10, Accession No. ITCC-7520 | Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 3.0 kg. | 500 | โ |
| Beauveria bassiana 1.15% WP (1x10^8/gm min) Accession No. NAIMCC-F-03048 | Gram pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 2500 | 500 | โ |
| Metarhizium anisopliae 1.15% WP (1x10^8 CFU/gm min) Strain No. AAI Allahabad, Accession No. NAIMCC-F-03037 | Heliothis armigera | โ | 2.5 | 500 | โ |
| Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of Helicoverpa armigera 2.0% AS, Strain No. GBS/HNPV-01 (1x10^9 POB/ml min) | Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 250-500 | 500-750 | โ |
| Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of Helicoverpa armigera 2.0% AS, Strain No. IBH-17268 (1x10^9 POB/ml min) | Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 250-500 ml | 500-750 | โ |
| Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of Helicoverpa armigera 2.0% AS, Strain No. BIL/HV-9 (1x10^9 POB/ml min) | Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 250-500 | 500-750 | โ |
| Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of Helicoverpa armigera 2.0% AS, Strain No. IBL-17268 | Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 500-1000 | 500-750 | โ |
| NPV of Helicoverpa armigera 0.5% AS (1x10^9 POB/ml min) | Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 250 | 500 | โ |
| NPV of Helicoverpa armigera 2.0% AS (1x10^9 POBs count/ml min) Biological Insecticide | Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 250 | 600 | โ |
Rice
14 uses ยท Bacillus thuringiensis, Beauveria bassiana, Lecanicillium (Verticillium) lecanii, Metarhizium anisopliae, Neem (azadirachtin)| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azadirachtin 0.15% EC w/w Min. Neem Seed Kernel Based | Thrips, Stem borer, Brown plant hopper, Leaf folder | โ | 1500-2500 | 500 | 05 |
| Azadirachtin 00.03% EC Min. Neem Oil Based | Leaf roller, Stem borer, Brown plant hopper | โ | 2000 | 1000 | 05 |
| Azadirachtin 05.00% w/w Min. Neem Extract Concentrates | Brown plant hopper, Leaf folder, Stem borer | โ | 200.0 | 400 | 05 |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. galleriae 1593 M serotype H 59 5b, 1.3% flowable concentrate Potency 1500 IU/mg | Leaf folder (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis) | โ | 1.0-3.0 | 1000 | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, serotype H-39, 3B, Strain Z-52 | Stem borer & Leaf folder | 1.50 | 500-750 | โ | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, Serotype H-3a, 3b, Strain Z-52 (potency 3000 to 55000 IU/mg by test insect) | Stem borer & Leaf folder | โ | 1.50 kg. | 500-750 | โ |
| Beauveria bassiana 01.15% WP | Leaf folder | โ | 2.50 kg/ha | 750-850 | โ |
| Beauveria bassiana 1.15% WP (1x10^8/gm min) Strain BB-ICAR-RJP, Accession No. MCC 1022 | Rice leaf folder (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis) | โ | 2.5 kg. | 750-850 | โ |
| Beauveria bassiana 1.15% WP (Strain BB-5372, own R & D isolate) | Rice leaf folder (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis) | โ | 2.5 kg. | 600-750 | โ |
| Beauveria bassiana 1.15% WP (1x10^8/gm min) Strain ICAR Research Complex, Umiam, Meghalaya, Accession No. NAIMCC-F-03045 | Rice leaf folder (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis) | โ | 2.5 kg. | 750-850 | โ |
| Beauveria bassiana 1.15% WP (1x10^8/gm min) Accession No. NAIMCC-F-03045, Strain No. NBAIM, MAU | Rice leaf folder (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis) | โ | 2.5 kg/ha | 750 liter/ha | โ |
| Metarhizium anisopliae 1.15% WP (1x10^8 CFU/gm min) Accession No. MTCC-5173 | Brown plant hopper (Nilaparvata lugens) | โ | 2.5 kg. | 500 | โ |
| Metarhizium anisopliae 1.5% Liquid Formulation (Accession No. MTCC-5173, T Stanes Ma-1 Strain) New | Brown plant hopper (Nilaparvata lugens) | โ | 2.0 lit | 500 | โ |
| Verticillium lecanii 5.0% SC (1x10^8 CFU/gm min) Strain own R&D isolate VI-17874, MTCC No. 5716 | White backed plant hopper (Sogatella furcifera) | โ | 3.125 kg. | 600 | โ |
Brinjal
11 uses ยท Lecanicillium (Verticillium) lecanii, Metarhizium anisopliae, Neem (azadirachtin), Nematode biocontrol| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azadirachtin 01.00% EC (10000 PPM) Min. Neem Based | Shoot & fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) | โ | 1000-1500 | 500 | 03 |
| Azadirachtin 00.03% WSP (300 PPM) Neem Oil Based | Shoot & Fruit borer, beetles | โ | 2500-5000 | 500-1000 | 07 |
| Lecanicillium (Verticillium) lecanii 1.5% AS (CFU count 1x10^8/ml min) Strain AMMFA-V1, NCMR Accession No. MCC 0577 New | Jassid, aphid and white fly | โ | 125 | 500 | โ |
| Metarhizium anisopliae 1% WP (1x10^8 CFU/gm min) Strain No. IPL/KC/44, Accession No. ITCC-6895 New | Shoot & Fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) | โ | 2.5-5.0 Kg | 500-750 | โ |
| Metarhizium anisopliae 1.0% WP (1x10^8 CFU/gm min) Strain No. IPL/KC/44, Accession No. 6895 | Shoot & Fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) | โ | 2.5-5.0 kg | 500-750 | โ |
| Pseudomonas fluorescens 1.0% WP (Strain No. IIHR-PF-2, Accession No. ITCC-B0034) | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and nursery beds at 50 g/sq m, and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before transplanting. | |||
| Trichoderma harzianum 1.0% WP (Strain No. IIHR-TH-2, Accession No. ITCC 6888) | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and nursery beds at 50 g/sq m, and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before transplanting. | |||
| Trichoderma harzianum 1.5% WP (Strain No. IIHR-TV-5, Accession No. ITCC 6889) | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and nursery beds at 50 g/sq m, and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before transplanting. | |||
| Trichoderma viride 1.5% WP (Strain No. IIHR-TV-5, Accession No. ITCC 6889) | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and nursery beds at 50 g/sq m, and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before transplanting. | |||
| Verticillium chlamydosporium 1.0% WP (2x10^6 CFU/gm min) Strain IIHR-VC-3, Accession No. ITCC-6898 | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and nursery beds at 50 g/sq m, and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before transplanting. | |||
| Paecilomyces lilacinus 01.15% WP (Accession No. MTCC No. 5175, T-Stanes PI-1 Strain) | Root knot nematode | 03.0 kg | 500 kg Organic manure/ Organic fertilizer | โ | โ |
Pigeon pea
11 uses ยท Bacillus thuringiensis, Neem (azadirachtin), Nuclear polyhedrosis virus| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azadirachtin 00.03% WSP (300 PPM) Neem Oil Based | Pod borer (Melanagromyza sp.) | โ | 2500-5000 | 500-1000 | 07 |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, serotype H-39, 3B, Strain Z-52 | Heliothis sp. | 0.75 | 500-750 | โ | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis serovar kurstaki (3a, 3b, 3c) 5.0% WP Potency 55000 SU (Spodoptera unit based) (5x10^7 spore/mg) | Pod Borer | 50.00-62.50 | 1000-1250 | 500-1000 | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki 0.5% WP serotype 3a, 3b, 3c, Strain DOR Bt-1 NAIMCC-B-01118, Potency 13329 IU/mg min. U/s 9(3b) | Bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 1-1.25 | 1000 | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, Serotype H-3a, 3b, Strain Z-52 (potency 3000 to 55000 IU/mg by test insect) | Helicoverpa armigera | โ | 0.75 kg. | 500-750 | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki 10% WSL (CFU 2x10^9/gm min) Strain NBAIR-BtG4, Accession No. JN120763, JN120765, Potency 14245 IU/ml min New | Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 10 liter | 200 | 12 hrs |
| Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of Helicoverpa armigera 2.0% AS, Strain No. GBS/HNPV-01 (1x10^9 POB/ml min) | Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 250-500 | 500-750 | โ |
| Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of Helicoverpa armigera 2.0% AS, Strain No. NBRI-8821 (1x10^9 POB/ml min) | Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 500 | 500 | โ |
| Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of Helicoverpa armigera 2.0% AS, Strain No. IBH-17268 (1x10^9 POB/ml min) | Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 250-500 ml | 500-750 | โ |
| Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of Helicoverpa armigera 2.0% AS, Strain No. BIL/HV-9 (1x10^9 POB/ml min) | Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 250-500 | 500-750 | โ |
| Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of Helicoverpa armigera 2.0% AS, Strain No. IBL-17268 | Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) | โ | 250-500 | 500-750 | โ |
Okra
10 uses ยท Bacillus thuringiensis, Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae, Neem (azadirachtin), Nematode biocontrol| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azadirachtin 00.03% WSP (300 PPM) Neem Oil Based | Fruit borer, Whitefly, Leaf Hopper | โ | 2500-5000 | 500-1000 | 07 |
| Azadirachtin 05.00% w/w Min. Neem Extract Concentrates | Leafhopper, whitefly, Aphid, Pod borer | โ | 200.0 | 400 | 05 |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. galleriae 1593 M serotype H 59 5b, 1.3% flowable concentrate Potency 1500 IU/mg | Fruit borer (Earias spp.) | โ | 1.0-1.5 | 500 | โ |
| Beauveria bassiana 1.0% WP (1x10^9 CFU/gm min), Strain No. IPL/BB/MI/01 | Fruit borer, Spotted bollworm | โ | 3.75-5.0 kg. | 400-500 | โ |
| Metarhizium anisopliae 1.5% A.S. (CFU count 1x10^8/ml min) Strain AMMFAMA1, NCMR Accession No. MCC 0578 New | Jassid, Aphid and White fly | โ | 3125 | 500 | 12 hrs |
| Pseudomonas fluorescens 1.0% WP (Strain No. IIHR-PF-2, Accession No. ITCC-B0034) | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and nursery beds at 50 g/sq m, and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before transplanting. | |||
| Trichoderma harzianum 1.0% WP (Strain No. IIHR-TH-2, Accession No. ITCC 6888) | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before sowing. | |||
| Trichoderma harzianum 1.5% WP (Strain No. IIHR-TV-5, Accession No. ITCC 6889) | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and nursery beds at 50 g/sq m, and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before transplanting. | |||
| Trichoderma viride 1.5% WP (Strain No. IIHR-TV-5, Accession No. ITCC 6889) | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before planting. | |||
| Verticillium chlamydosporium 1.0% WP (2x10^6 CFU/gm min) Strain IIHR-VC-3, Accession No. ITCC-6898 | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before transplanting. | |||
Cabbage
8 uses ยท Bacillus thuringiensis, Beauveria bassiana, Lecanicillium (Verticillium) lecanii, Neem (azadirachtin)| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azadirachtin 00.03% WSP (300 PPM) Neem Oil Based | Aphids, Diamond back moth, Cabbage worm, Cabbage looper | โ | 2500-5000 | 500-1000 | 07 |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. galleriae 1593 M serotype H 59 5b, 1.3% flowable concentrate Potency 1500 IU/mg | Diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) | โ | 06-1.0 | 500 | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis serovar kurstaki (3a, 3b, 3c) 5.0% WP Potency 55000 SU (Spodoptera unit based) (5x10^7 spore/mg) | Diamond back moth | 25.00-50.00 | 500-1000 | 500-1000 | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki Serotype 3a, 3b, SA II WG Potency 53000 SU/mg, 32000 IU/mg | Diamond back moth | โ | 0.5 kg. | 500-700 | โ |
| Beauveria bassiana 1.15% WP (1x10^8 spores/ml) Strain BCRL, Accession No. BCRL Bbpx-6892 | Diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) | 1-1.5 litre | 500-750 | Any sprayer (high, low or ultra low volume) giving good coverage | NA |
| Beauveria bassiana 5.0% WP (1x10^8 CFU/gm min) Strain IARI, Accession No. ITCC-7353 | Diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) | โ | 2.0 kg. | 500 | โ |
| Beauveria bassiana 10.00% SC | Diamond back moth | 1-1.5 | โ | 500-750 | โ |
| Verticillium lecanii 5.0% SC, Accession No. NFCCI-2638 | Diamond Back Moth (Plutella xylostella) | โ | 500 | 500 | โ |
Carrot
5 uses ยท Nematode biocontrol| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pseudomonas fluorescens 1.0% WP (Strain No. IIHR-PF-2, Accession No. ITCC-B0034) | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and nursery beds at 50 g/sq m, and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before transplanting. | |||
| Trichoderma harzianum 1.0% WP (Strain No. IIHR-TH-2, Accession No. ITCC 6888) | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before sowing. | |||
| Trichoderma harzianum 1.5% WP (Strain No. IIHR-TV-5, Accession No. ITCC 6889) | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and nursery beds at 50 g/sq m, and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before transplanting. | |||
| Trichoderma viride 1.5% WP (Strain No. IIHR-TV-5, Accession No. ITCC 6889) | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before planting. | |||
| Verticillium chlamydosporium 1.0% WP (2x10^6 CFU/gm min) Strain IIHR-VC-3, Accession No. ITCC-6898 | Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) | Treat seed at 20 g/kg and apply 5 kg/ha in enriched FYM (5 tonnes/ha) to the soil before transplanting. | |||
Castor
4 uses ยท Bacillus thuringiensis| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, serotype H-39, 3B, Strain Z-52 | Hairy caterpillar, Achaea janata | 1.00 | 500-750 | โ | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki 0.5% WP serotype 3a, 3b, 3c, Strain DOR Bt-1, Potency 9000 IU/mg min. U/s 9(3b) | Castor semilooper (Achaea janata) | โ | 0.25 | 250-300 | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki 0.5% WP serotype 3a, 3b, 3c, Strain DOR Bt-1, Potency 9000 IU/mg min. U/s 9(3b) (second entry) | Castor semilooper (Achaea janata) | โ | 0.25- 0.375 | 250 | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, Serotype H-3a, 3b, Strain Z-52 (potency 3000 to 55000 IU/mg by test insect) | Hairy caterpillar, Castor semilooper (Achaea janata) | โ | 1.00 kg. | 500-750 | โ |
Tea
4 uses ยท Bacillus thuringiensis, Neem (azadirachtin)| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azadirachtin 01.00% (10000 ppm) EC Min. Neem Based | Thrips | โ | 400-500 | 450 | 01 |
| Azadirachtin 01.00% (10000 ppm) EC Min. Neem Based | Red spider mites | โ | 400-500 | 600 | 01 |
| Azadirachtin 05.00% w/w Min. Neem Extract Concentrates | Caterpillar, Pink mite, Red spider mites, Thrips | โ | 200.0 | 400 | 05 |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki Strain HD-1, serotype 3a, 3b, 3.5% ES for Import & repack. Potency 17600 IU/mg | Leaf roller (Caloptilia theivora) | โ | 1000 | 750-100 | โ |
Tobacco
4 uses ยท Bacillus thuringiensis, Neem (azadirachtin), Nuclear polyhedrosis virus| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azadirachtin 05.00% w/w Min. Neem Extract Concentrates | Tobacco caterpillar, Aphids | โ | 200.0 | 400 | 05 |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, serotype H-39, 3B, Strain Z-52 | Spodoptera, Heliothis | 1.50-2.00 | 500-750 | โ | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, Serotype H-3a, 3b, Strain Z-52 (potency 3000 to 55000 IU/mg by test insect) | Spodoptera litura, Helicoverpa armigera | โ | 1.50-2.00 kg. | 500-750 | โ |
| Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of Spodoptera litura 0.5% AS (1x10^9 POB/ml min) | Spodoptera litura | โ | 1500 | 400-600 | โ |
Cauliflower
3 uses ยท Bacillus thuringiensis, Neem (azadirachtin)| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azadirachtin 05.00% w/w Min. Neem Extract Concentrates | Spodoptera, Diamond back moth, Aphids | โ | 200.0 | 400 | 05 |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. galleriae 1593 M serotype H 59 5b, 1.3% flowable concentrate Potency 1500 IU/mg | Diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) | โ | 06-1.0 | 500 | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki Serotype 3a, 3b, SA II WG Potency 53000 SU/mg, 32000 IU/mg | Diamond back moth | โ | 0.5 kg. | 500-700 | โ |
Chilli
2 uses ยท Bacillus thuringiensis, Nematode biocontrol| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. galleriae 1593 M serotype H 59 5b, 1.3% flowable concentrate Potency 1500 IU/mg | Fruit borer (Spodoptera litura) | โ | 1.5-2.0 | 1000 | โ |
| Paecilomyces lilacinus 1.15% WP (CFU 1x10^8/gm min) (T Stanes Pl-1 Strain, Accession No. MTCC 5175) New | Root knot nematode | 11.5 g | 5.0 โ 6.0 | โ | โ |
Soybean
2 uses ยท Bacillus thuringiensis| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, serotype H-39, 3B, Strain Z-52 | Spodoptera, Heliothis, Spilosoma, Semilooper, Leaf miner | 0.75 | 500-750 | โ | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, Serotype H-3a, 3b, Strain Z-52 (potency 3000 to 55000 IU/mg by test insect) | Spodoptera litura, Helicoverpa armigera, Spilosoma, Semilooper, Leaf miner | โ | 0.75 kg. | 500-750 | โ |
Teak
2 uses ยท Bacillus thuringiensis| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, serotype H-39, 3B, Strain Z-52 | Defoliator (Hyblaea puera), Skeletonizer (Eutectona machaeralis) | 0.25-0.50 | 500-750 | โ | โ |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, Serotype H-3a, 3b, Strain Z-52 (potency 3000 to 55000 IU/mg by test insect) | Defoliator (Hyblaea puera), Skeletonizer (Eutectona machaeralis) | โ | 0.25-0.50% Sol. | As required. | โ |
Acid lime
1 use ยท Nematode biocontrol| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemastin (product heading not given in the list) | Citrus nematode (Tylenchulus semipenetrans) | Apply 2 kg Nemastin-enriched FYM at 2 kg per plant at planting and every 3 months after planting for one year. | |||
Banana
1 use ยท Nematode biocontrol| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemastin (product heading not given in the list) | Meloidogyne incognita | Apply 2 kg Nemastin-enriched FYM at 2 kg per plant at planting and every 3 months after planting for one year. | |||
Carnations
1 use ยท Nematode biocontrol| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemastin (product heading not given in the list) | Meloidogyne incognita | Apply 50 g/sq m at planting. | |||
Citrus
1 use ยท Lecanicillium (Verticillium) lecanii| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verticillium lecanii 1.15% WP (1x10^8 CFU/gm min) Strain AS MEGH-VL, Accession No. MCC-1028 | Mealybug (Planococcus citri) | โ | 2500 | 550 | โ |
Coconut
1 use ยท Isaria fumosorosea| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaria fumosorosea 5% SC (Strain ICAR-NBAIR Pfu-5, Accession No. KC147664) New | Rugose spiralling whitefly | โ | 1000 ml | 1000 lit | โ |
Cucumber
1 use ยท Nematode biocontrol| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paecilomyces lilacinus 1.15% WP (CFU 1x10^8/gm min) (T Stanes Pl-1 Strain, Accession No. MTCC 5175) New | Root knot nematode | 11.5 g | 5.0 -6.0 | โ | โ |
Gerbera
1 use ยท Nematode biocontrol| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemastin (product heading not given in the list) | Meloidogyne incognita | Apply 50 g/sq m at planting. | |||
Jute
1 use ยท Neem (azadirachtin)| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azadirachtin 00.03% WSP (300 PPM) Neem Oil Based | Semi looper, Hairy caterpillar | โ | 2500-5000 | 500-1000 | 07 |
Maize
1 use ยท Beauveria bassiana| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauveria bassiana 1.5% A.S. (CFU count 1x10^8/ml min) Strain AMMFA-BB1, NCMR Accession No. MCC 0579 New | Fall army worm (Spodoptera frugiperda) | โ | 3125 | 500 | โ |
Onion
1 use ยท Lecanicillium (Verticillium) lecanii| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verticillium lecanii 3.0% AS, Accession No. MCC-1127, Strain No. MPKV/Biocontrol/RVN/VL-01 | Thrips (Thrips tabaci) | โ | 2000-2500 | 500 | โ |
Papaya
1 use ยท Nematode biocontrol| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemastin (product heading not given in the list) | Meloidogyne spp., Reniform nematode (Rotylenchulus reniformis) | Apply 2 kg Nemastin-enriched FYM at 2 kg per plant at planting and every 3 months after planting for one year. | |||
Potato
1 use ยท Metarhizium anisopliae| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metarhizium anisopliae 10% GR (1x10^8/gm min) Strain BCRL-Me, Accession No. ITCC 6911 | White grub | Mix with FYM 1:10 and apply at the root base along the furrows at 6 g/sq m (60 kg/ha) at sowing and again one month later at earthing up; 60 kg/ha per application; waiting period NA | |||
Tuberose
1 use ยท Nematode biocontrol| Product (as registered) | Pest | a.i. g/ha | Product /ha | Water L/ha | Waiting days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemastin (product heading not given in the list) | Meloidogyne incognita | Apply 2 kg Nemastin 1% WP mixed in 2 tonnes of FYM per acre to the soil before planting. | |||
Doses are per hectare as listed: a.i. in grams, product in grams or ml unless a unit is shown, water in litres. Some entries give kg, litres or a method instead, and some values sit in a different column; we keep them exactly as listed. Waiting period = days between the last application and harvest; โโโ means none given.
Public health
Bio-larvicides for mosquito control
| Product (as registered) | Target | Habitat | Dose as listed | Water, area or frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azadirachtin 0.15% EC | Mosquito larvae | Stagnant water, drainage water, puddles | 1.0 g a.i. / 1.0 g formulation | 10.7 sq m |
| Azadirachtin 0.15% EC | Mosquito larvae | Iron containers, machinery scraps, iron boxes, iron tanks | 5.0 g a.i. / 5.0 g formulation | 53.6 sq m |
| Azadirachtin 0.15% EC | Mosquito larvae | Plastic scraps, pits | 933.3 g a.i. / 933.3 g formulation | 1 ha |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis WP | Anopheles and Culex (larvae) | - | 2-5 kg | Waiting period 14-28 days |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Serotype H-14 (Vectobac 12 AS) Potency 1200 ITU/mg (VCRC Serotype H-14 strain) | Culex | Drains, cesspits, casuarina pits, disused wells | 5.0 litres | 1 litre in 100 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Serotype H-14 (Vectobac 12 AS) Potency 1200 ITU/mg (VCRC Serotype H-14 strain) | Anopheles | Paddy fields, ponds, pools | 10.0 litres | 1 litre in 50 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Serotype H-14 (Vectobac 12 AS) Potency 1200 ITU/mg (VCRC Serotype H-14 strain) | Aedes | Tree holes, disused tyres | 10.0 litres | 1 litre in 50 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Serotype H-14 (Vectobac 12 AS) Potency 1200 ITU/mg (VCRC Serotype H-14 strain) | Culex | Drains, cesspits, casuarina pits, disused wells | 5.0 litres | 1 litre in 100 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Serotype H-14 (Vectobac 12 AS) Potency 1200 ITU/mg | Anopheles | Clean water, cement tanks | 1-2 litres | - |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Serotype H-14 (Vectobac 12 AS) Potency 1200 ITU/mg | Culex | Polluted water, cesspits, cement tanks, stagnant and flowing drains | 2-4 litres | - |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 5.0% AS (Visible spore count 8.6x10^7/ml min) (Strain VCRC-B-17, Accession No. MTCC 5596) potency 630 ITU/mg min | Anopheles, Culex and Aedes | Highly polluted water | 0.20 ml/sq m (formulation 1 litre) | 200 litres |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 5.0% AS (Visible spore count 8.6x10^7/ml min) (Strain VCRC-B-17, Accession No. MTCC 5596) potency 630 ITU/mg min | Anopheles, Culex and Aedes | Clean water | 0.10 ml/sq m (formulation 1 litre) | 200 litres |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 5.0% AS (Strain VCRC-B-17, Serotype H-14, Accession No. MTCC 5596) Potency 630 ITU/mg min | Culex | Polluted water (drains, cesspits, casuarina pits, disused wells) | 5-10 litres | 1 litre in 50-100 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 5.0% AS (Strain VCRC-B-17, Serotype H-14, Accession No. MTCC 5596) Potency 630 ITU/mg min | Anopheles | Clean water (ponds, pools, paddy fields) | 5 litres | 1 litre in 100 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 5.0% AS (Strain VCRC-B-17, Serotype H-14, Accession No. MTCC 5596) Potency 630 ITU/mg min | Aedes | Tree holes, disused tyres | 10 litres | 1 litre in 100 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 5.0% AS (Strain VCRC-B-17, Serotype H-14, Accession No. MTCC 5596) Potency 630 ITU/mg min | Culex | Polluted water (drains, cesspits, casuarina pits, disused wells) | 10 litres (1 ml/sq m) | 1 litre in 100 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 5.0% AS (Strain VCRC-B-17, Serotype H-14, Accession No. MTCC 5596) Potency 630 ITU/mg min | Anopheles | Clean water (ponds, pools, paddy fields) | 5 litres (0.5 ml/sq m) | 0.5 litre in 100 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 5.0% AS (Strain VCRC-B-17, Serotype H-14, Accession No. MTCC 5596) Potency 630 ITU/mg min | Aedes | Tree holes, disused tyres | 10 litres (1 ml/sq m) | 1 litre in 100 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 5.0% AS (Strain VCRC-B-17, Serotype H-14, Accession No. MTCC 5596) Potency 630 ITU/mg min | Culex | Drains, cesspits, casuarina pits, disused wells | 5 litres/ha | 1 litre in 100 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 5.0% AS (Strain VCRC-B-17, Serotype H-14, Accession No. MTCC 5596) Potency 630 ITU/mg min | Anopheles | Paddy fields, ponds, pools | 10 litres/ha | 1 litre in 50 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 5.0% AS (Strain VCRC-B-17, Serotype H-14, Accession No. MTCC 5596) Potency 630 ITU/mg min | Aedes | Tree holes, disused tyres | 10 litres/ha | 1 litre in 50 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 5.0% AS (Strain VCRC-B-17, Serotype H-14, Accession No. MTCC 5596) Potency 630 ITU/mg min | Culex | Polluted water (drains, cesspits, casuarina pits, disused wells) | 10 litres (1 ml/sq m) | 200 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 5.0% AS (Strain VCRC-B-17, Serotype H-14, Accession No. MTCC 5596) Potency 630 ITU/mg min | Anopheles | Clean water (paddy fields, ponds, pools) | 5 litres (0.5 ml/sq m) | 200 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (H-14) 5.0% AS | Culex | Drains, cesspits, casuarina pits, disused wells | 5 litres/ha | 1 litre in 100 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (H-14) 5.0% AS | Anopheles | Paddy fields, ponds, pools | 10 litres/ha | 1 litre in 50 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (H-14) 5.0% AS | Aedes | Tree holes, disused tyres | 10 litres/ha | 1 litre in 50 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Serotype H-14, 5% WP Potency 2000 ITU/mg | Mosquito larvae | River bed pools | 0.5 g/sq m | Weekly |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Serotype H-14, 5% WP Potency 2000 ITU/mg | Mosquito larvae | Cement tanks | 0.5 g/sq m | Fortnightly |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Serotype H-14, 5% WP Potency 2000 ITU/mg | Mosquito larvae | Pokhars, small kaccha or cement tanks with low walls | 0.5 g/sq m | Weekly |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Serotype H-14, 5% WP Potency 2000 ITU/mg | Mosquito larvae | Pits and ditches | 0.5 g/sq m | Weekly |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Serotype H-14, 5% WP Potency 2000 ITU/mg | Mosquito larvae | Paddy fields | 0.5 g/sq m | Weekly |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Serotype H-14, 5% WP Potency 2000 ITU/mg | Mosquito larvae | Semi-polluted pits | 0.5 g/sq m | Weekly |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Serotype H-14, 5% WP Potency 2000 ITU/mg | Mosquito larvae | Ornamental fountains | 0.5 g/sq m | Fortnightly |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Serotype H-14, 5% WP Potency 2000 ITU/mg | Mosquito larvae | Septic tanks | 1.0 g/sq m | Weekly or fortnightly |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Serotype H-14, 5% WP Potency 2000 ITU/mg | Mosquito larvae | Flood-prone polluted cesspits and ditches | 0.5 g/sq m | Weekly |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Serotype H-14, 5% WP Potency 2000 ITU/mg | Mosquito larvae | Drains with polluted water, stagnant or flowing very slowly | 0.5 g/sq m | Weekly or fortnightly |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Strain ABIL, Accession No. NAIMCC-B-01318, Serotype H-14, 5% WP Potency 7000 ITU/mg | Anopheles, Culex, Aedes | Clean water (cement tanks, coolers, drains, pools, pits) | 0.75 g/sq m (7.50 kg/ha) | 200 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Strain ABIL, Accession No. NAIMCC-B-01318, Serotype H-14, 5% WP Potency 7000 ITU/mg | Anopheles, Culex, Aedes | Highly polluted water (underground tanks, containers, drums, tyres) | 1.00 g/sq m (10.00 kg/ha) | 200 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. sphaericus 1593 M serotype H 59 5b | Anopheles, Culex | Drains, cesspits, cesspools, paddy fields, ponds | 112 | 1 litre in 10 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. sphaericus 1593 M serotype H 59 5b | Anopheles, Culex | Casuarina pits, unused wells, unused overhead tanks, domestic wells (not for drinking) | 112 | 1 litre in 10 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 12% AS (Vectobac) | Anopheles | Clean water, cement tanks | 1-2 litres | - |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 12% AS (Vectobac) | Culex | Polluted water, cesspits, cement tanks, stagnant and flowing drains | 2-4 litres | - |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 00.50% WP | Anopheles, Culex, Aedes | Cement tanks, coolers, drains, pools, pits, highly polluted underground tanks, containers, drums, tyres | 0.75 mg/sq m | 200 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 05.00% WP | Anopheles, Culex, Aedes | Cement tanks, coolers, drains, pools, pits | 0.75 g/sq m (7.50 kg/ha) | 200 litres of water |
| Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 05.00% WP | Anopheles, Culex, Aedes | Highly polluted water (underground tanks, containers, drums, tyres) | 1.00 g/sq m (10.00 kg/ha) | 200 litres of water |
| Bacillus sphaericus 1593 M serotype H 59 5b, 1.3% Flowable concentrate Potency 13000 IU/mg | Anopheles, Culex | Drains, cesspits, cesspools, paddy fields, ponds | 112 ml | 1 litre in 10 litres of water |
| Bacillus sphaericus 1593 M serotype H 59 5b, 1.3% Flowable concentrate Potency 13000 IU/mg | Anopheles, Culex | Casuarina pits, unused wells, unused overhead tanks, domestic wells (not for drinking) | 112 ml | 1 litre in 10 litres of water |
From part 2 of the same list (public health use).
Questions
Bio-insecticides: short answers
Which bio-insecticides are registered in India?
The CIB&RC list of major uses (as on 30 September 2026) gives 73 bio-insecticide products for crops: neem (azadirachtin), Bacillus thuringiensis, Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae, Lecanicillium (Verticillium) lecanii, Isaria fumosorosea, nuclear polyhedrosis viruses, nematode biocontrol agents (Pseudomonas fluorescens, Trichoderma, Verticillium chlamydosporium, Paecilomyces lilacinus, Bacillus firmus) and a pheromone, across 29 crops; and 14 products for mosquito control.
Which bio-insecticides can be used on cotton?
For cotton the list gives Bacillus thuringiensis, Beauveria bassiana, Lecanicillium (Verticillium) lecanii, Neem (azadirachtin), Nuclear polyhedrosis virus, Pheromone, against bollworms, whitefly, aphids, jassids and Spodoptera. Doses are in the cotton table above.
Which bio-insecticides control Helicoverpa (pod borer and fruit borer)?
Bacillus thuringiensis, Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae, Neem (azadirachtin), Nuclear polyhedrosis virus, registered against Helicoverpa or Heliothis on chickpea, cotton, pigeon pea, soybean, tobacco, tomato.
What is the waiting period for neem-based insecticides?
For the azadirachtin (neem) products in the list, the waiting period before harvest is 1, 3, 5 or 7 days, depending on the product and crop.
Which biologicals are registered against root-knot nematodes?
Pseudomonas fluorescens, Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma viride, Verticillium chlamydosporium and Paecilomyces lilacinus, as seed treatment, nursery-bed treatment and soil application with enriched farmyard manure, on acid lime, banana, brinjal, carnations, carrot, chilli, cucumber, gerbera, okra, papaya, tomato, tuberose.
Is the CIB&RC major uses list legally binding?
No. The list itself says it is compiled from available information for guidance, not for legal purposes. What binds is each productโs certificate of registration with its approved label and leaflet; use a product only on the crops and pests on its label.
Source: Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee, Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage: Major uses of pesticides (registered under the Insecticides Act, 1968), Bio-insecticides, as on 30.09.2026, based on certificates issued. The list says: โThe document has been compiled on the basis of available information for guidance and not for legal purposes.โ Product names and values as listed; a few garbled words in the list are noted against the product. NanoKheti is not a government body. Also from NanoKheti: All insecticides by crop ยท Banned and restricted pesticides ยท Pesticide label checklist ยท Pesticide licence guide ยท FCO biostimulant list.