Loopovir offers highly effective biological control of the soybean looper larvae by limiting feeding damage and controlling soybean looper populations. Due to its unique mode of action, Loopovir is also an important resistance management tool which can be included in any integrated pest management program (IPM). Conventional and organic growers will find Loopovir is a […]
A bio-insecticide for the management of caterpillars and other insect pests Nomu-Protec is based on the insect-pathogenic fungus Metarhizium rileyi (previously known as Nomuraea rileyi) that infects and controls lepidopteran insect pests, especially those of the Noctuidae family. The host range includes the economically important Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) and the African bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) amongst others. Nomu-Protec’s unique formulation prevents the fungal spores
Littovir is based on a naturally occurring insecticidal virus that specifically infects and kills larvae of Spodoptera species. Benefits Pest Information Spodoptera littoralis is one of the most destructive agricultural lepidopteran pests within its subtropical and tropical range in Africa and the Middle East. The host range covers more than 40 plant families, containing at least
Helicovex is based on a naturally occurring insecticidal virus that specifically infects and kills larvae of cotton bollworm, corn earworm and other Helicoverpa species. The unique technology allows efficient and sustainable control of these pests. Benefits Pest information Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) is a widespread pest of global economic importance. The larvae are extremely polyphagous and feed on different
Cryptex is a granulovirus preparation for the biological control of the false codling moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta; formerly Cryptophlebia leucotreta). Benefits Pest Information False codling moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta) is present in Sub-Saharan Africa, and has recently been detected in Israel. This extremely polyphagous caterpillar feeds on fruits, by penetrating them, and can cause significant damage. The high infestation by
Entomopathogenic nematodes occur naturally in the environment as parasites of many insect larvae. The mass release of these nematodes provides an efficient and curative control of key insect pests in a wide range of crops. Mode of action Once released, nematodes actively seek out their insect hosts. When a host has been located, the nematodes
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Larvae and adults of two-spotted ladybirds against aphids. Mode of action Adalia bipunctata − an indigenous ladybird − is a very busy aphid predator. Adalia ladybirds develop from tiny eggs and go through several larval stages and a pupal stage before emerging as two-spotted ladybirds. The larvae or adults can be used for effective control
AmyProtec 42 is a biological soil fungicide, containing the rhizosphere (rooting zone) colonizing bacteria Bacillus velezensis. The bacteria create a “disease-inhibiting protective shield”. Thus preventively applied AmyProtec 42 can efficiently suppress soil borne pathogens. Due to a versatile mode of action and flexible miscibility is AmyProtec 42 the perfect product for integrated plant protection programs.
Capex Plus is a baculovirus product for the biological control of the summer fruit tortrix (Baculoviruses against Adoxophyes orana isolate GV-0021) in pome fruit. Benefits Pest information Summer fruit tortrix (Adoxophyes orana) is present in Europe and Asia. The polyphagous caterpillars feed on leaves, buds and fruit and can cause significant damage. The damaged fruits
