Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Agrochemical Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Active Ingredient
Neodiprion abietis nucleopolyhedrovirus (NeabNPV)
Features & Benefits
- Agrochemicals Features
- Benefits
- Neodiprion abietis NPV is a naturally occurring biocontrol agent isolated from sawfly populations in Newfoundland, Canada. The virus causes a lethal disease when ingested by feeding larvae.
- Pest Information
The Balsam fir sawfly (Neodiprion abietis) is a native sawfly species that occurs throughout Canada and the United States. Its larvae are a significant defoliating pest of pre-commercially thinned balsam fir (Abies balsamea). Damage caused to the tree is defoliation, reduced vigor and growth, and tree mortality.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Insecticide Target Species
- Formulation
Suspension Concentrate
- Target Pests
Balsam fir sawfly (Neodiprion abietis)
- Crops
Balsam fir (Abies balsamea)
Properties
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Concentration | 4 x 10¹² | OB/liter | — |