ACTICon
ACTICon is a safe, natural biopesticide for Cavendish banana. It increases the plant’s vigor and yield by protecting it from the deadly Panama wilt, a disease that has proven lethal against bananas particularly the Cavendish variety.
It is meant to serve as a replacement for synthetic chemical pesticides that have harmful side-effects on the environment and human health.
Quantity: 200g per pack
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
SECTOR: Food
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. How was Acticon developed?
2. What are the benefits of using Acticon?
- Controls Fusarium wilt infestation
- Lowers mortality rate in banana plantations
- Improve plant height, girth, and fruit yield
- Reduces the use of chemical pesticides
- Safe for farmers and
3. Is Acticon for sale at BIOTECH? How much does it cost?
Acticon is sold at Php100 per 200 g
4. How do you use Acticon?
Acticon is mixed with water to form a solution. Prior to planting, submerge the roots of the planting material in the Acticon solution and sprinkle it over the soil. [SM2]
CONTACT PERSON
Ms. Irene A. Papa
Project Leader and Technology Proponent
E-mail: [email protected]