Effective Control of Codling Moth Larvae
CodlMax is a novel, patented biopesticide that provides effective control of Codling Moth larvae. As a virus-based solution, it offers a safer alternative to chemical pesticides, leaving no residues and ensuring better market access. CodlMax is environmentally friendly, harmless to beneficial insects and wildlife, and fully compatible with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs.
Target: Codling Moth Larvae
Registered Crops: Pome Fruit
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Benefits
Proven Efficacy
An excess of 80% efficacy rate has been observed during product trials.
Reduced Risk of Resistance Development
CodlMax is a naturally occurring virus within the tortricid family, meaning larvae are less likely to developresistance.
No Phytotoxicity
Field trials show no phytotoxic effects at any application rate.
MRL Management
CodlMax can be applied up to harvest without leaving chemical residues.
Environmentally Friendly
Safe for bees, beneficial insects, fish, birds, and other wildlife.
IPM Friendly
Can be incorporated into an integrated pest management program for holistic pest control.
How does it work?
- CodlMax is sprayed directly onto crops.
2. Larvae ingest the virus from the fruit surface.
3. The protective protein layer of the virus is digested by the high pH of the larval midgut.
4 .The virus is absorbed by microvilli, initiating replication in midgut cell nuclei. It then spreads throughout the larvae, causing secondary replication.
5. Infected larvae die, releasing virus particles into the environment to infect other larvae, creating a natural, ongoing cycle of control.
CodlMax is environmentally friendly, harmless to beneficial insects and wildlife, and fully compatible with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs.