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Andermatt Group AG Abietiv

Abietiv is a nucleopolyhedrovirus (Neodiprion abietis NPV) preparation for the biological control of the balsam fir sawfly (Neodiprion abietis).

Functions: Insecticide

Insecticide Target Species: Balsam Fir Sawfly

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Identification & Functionality

Agrochemical Functions
Technologies
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

Insecticide Target Species
Formulation

Suspension Concentrate

Target Pests

Balsam fir sawfly (Neodiprion abietis)

Crops

Balsam fir (Abies balsamea)

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Concentration4 x 10¹²OB/liter