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Your Cutting-Edge Solution for
Pest Management
By: Bioworks
BioWorks’ PRINCIPLE™ WP was developed because controlling Beauveria bassiana BW 149
thrips, aphids, whiteflies, and other damaging insects can be difficult. spores in PRINCIPLE™ WP
This new, easy-to-use insecticide and miticide puts all fears to rest. adhere to the host, germinate
Based on decades of implementing Beauveria bassiana into grower and produce enzymes that
integrated pest management (IPM) programs, this new formulation attack and dissolve the insect’s
makes broad-spectrum insect control in ornamental, edible, and cuticle, allowing the mycelia to
cannabis crop production much easier. penetrate and kill the insect.
What Sets PRINCIPLE™ WP Apart How the BW 149 Strain in PRINCIPLE™
from Other Insecticides WP Works
PRINCIPLE™ WP is a wettable powder (WP) formulated with the The fungus used in PRINCIPLE™ WP, BW 149, is a naturally
fungal strain, Beauveria bassiana BW 149, as the base for the active occurring organism. In nature, it infects insects on its own but with
ingredient. This strain is brand-new to the industry and offers an PRINCIPLE™ WP, it’s applied in much higher concentrations to boost
optimized formulation for grower ease of use. the infection of pests.
The unique formulation allows growers to apply it to various crops When a grower sprays PRINCIPLE™ WP on leaves or soil, the fungal
without issues of residue, phytotoxicity and insect resistance. spores come into contact with target insects. The spores stick to the
PRINCIPLE ™ WP has been formulated to have fewer insoluble inerts, insect’s body, especially in flexible areas like joints. Once attached,
so it goes into solution very easily and has little to no residue, even the spores start to grow and form a structure that helps the fungus
at higher application rates. This is significant as many other wettable break through the insect’s outer layer and breaks down their protective
powers leave white powdery residue deposits behind. surface. Once inside, the fungus reaches the insect’s bloodstream and
PRINCIPLE™ WP can be applied to a variety of food and non-food begins to take over, effectively managing the pest.
crops, including ornamental plants, shrubs, hemp, and turf. It can
also be used for indoor, greenhouse, and nursery operations. It Mix Compatibility and Application Tips
can be applied as high, low, and ultra-low volume sprays or dips. PRINCIPLE™ WP is compatible with many other tank mix and
PRINCIPLE™ WP works well on various insects with the main targets rotational partners. The BioWorks website (link below) has compatibility
being whiteflies, thrips, and aphids. information with other BioWorks and industry products. BioWorks
gives growers all the information they need to be successful and get
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Role the most out of any application.
While PRINCIPLE™ WP is highly effective on its own to target pests; BioWorks also has a new
biopesticides can aways be used as rotational tools in IPM programs. PRINCIPLE™ WP white paper
Depending on the grower’s program, PRINCIPLE™ WP can be used and complete product information
in rotation or tank mixes and paired with insect growth regulators—an available. Visit: https://bioworksinc.
important strategy for controlling fast-reproducing pests like aphids. com/products/principle
This helps slow the life of these pests so that the fungus has time to
go through its lifecycle.
For example, if an aphid sheds its skin – which can happen daily
under ideal conditions – and a grower applies PRINCIPLE™ WP
in that timeframe, it can shed those fungal spores. By combining
PRINCIPLE™ WP with insect growth regulators, a pest’s lifecycle is
slowed so that the product’s fungus can go through its process of
adhesion, germination, and penetration. If it is slowed down for a few
days, efficacy greatly increases.
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