Madex Twin, a new Cydia Pomonella Granulovirus Isolate for the Control of both Codling Moth Cydia Pomonella and Oriental Fruit Moth Grapholita Molesta

摘要

Madex Twin, a new Cydia pomonella granulovirus (CpGV) isolate for the control of both codling moth (CM) and oriental fruit moth (OFM), has been developed and tested in bioassays and field trials by Andermatt Biocontrol, Switzerland. At field level, the product has been tested in a total of 44 field experiments in the Northern and Southern hemisphere. The product showed promising efficacy results against both pest species in the laboratory, as well as in the field. Applications for registration of Madex Twin in Southern Europe and in other countries all over the world have already been initiated.