Becof TrichoShield™
- Zero pre-harvest interval
- Safe for bees & birds
- Natural, biological ingredients
Trichoderma harzianum wettable powder that protects roots from soil-borne fungal disease while boosting root growth — a biofungicide and biofertilizer in one.
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How much do I need?
Rate: 400 g per acre as a drench. When: Drench at planting where soil-borne disease is a known problem. Optional — use where soil-borne disease has affected previous crops.
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Description
Biological defence against soil-borne fungal diseases — and a root biofertilizer. Becof TrichoShield™ is a biological product formulated as a wettable powder (WP) containing the beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzianum at 2 × 10¹⁰ CFU/g. It controls soil pathogenic fungi while acting as a biofertilizer that enhances root development and crop vigour. Because it is a live, naturally occurring soil organism, TrichoShield is well suited to integrated crop management, has a zero pre-harvest interval, and is practically non-toxic to bees, birds and other beneficial organisms. Active ingredient: Trichoderma harzianum — 2 × 10¹⁰ CFU/g. Mode of action Trichoderma harzianum occurs naturally in soils and root ecosystems. Applied to seed, transplants, soil or growing media, it colonises the developing root zone and protects it against soil-borne pathogenic fungi by competing for space and nutrients, by mycoparasitism (attacking and feeding on harmful fungi), and by establishing a protective root environment. As it grows, its hyphae improve soil structure, release locked-up nutrients from organic matter and help retain soil moisture — giving a growth-promoting effect alongside disease suppression. Key features - Dual action: a biofungicide and biofertilizer in one — suppresses root pathogens while boosting plant growth. - Zero pre-harvest interval: can be used at any crop stage, with no waiting period before harvest. - Living root protection: colonises the root zone to crowd out and parasitise harmful fungi. - Soil and IPM friendly: practically non-toxic to bees, birds and beneficial organisms; supports long-term soil health. Soil- and root-applied (drip, drench, dip or broadcast) — not a foliar product.
Usage Instructions
Drench (vegetables) 1 kg per hectare (about 400 g per acre) in enough water for the area. Pour into a watering can or sprayer, treat evenly, and irrigate after application. Dip (cuttings and transplants) Mix 200 g in 20 litres of water. Place rooted transplants or cuttings in a perforated crate and dip to soak the roots. Plant immediately after dipping. Apply once, at transplanting. Drip (ornamentals) 1 kg per hectare (about 400 g per acre) through the fertigation drip system, using adequate water and agitating for the whole application. Apply weekly, 3 to 4 times. The soil should be moist but not wet. Broadcast (turf) Pre-irrigate the turf, then broadcast 200 g as a coarse spray in 5 to 10 litres of water per 1,000 square feet (about 93 m²) and irrigate immediately with overhead sprinklers. Repeat every 3 months. Pre-harvest interval: 0 days. Re-entry interval: 4 hours. Application guide - Apply only to soil or growing media that is moist but not wet — not to very dry, compacted or waterlogged soil. - Keep the suspension agitated, and irrigate lightly after application (except for root dips). - Do not over-irrigate or let the soil stay saturated for more than about 3 hours after application. - Where possible, let treated soil or media incubate for 1 day before planting. - Do not apply chemical fungicides, harsh chemicals or fumigants at the same time — they kill the live organism. - Compatible with fertilizers, organic fertilizers and biostimulants.