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Product Portfolio 2015 where Nature leads Innovation
Product Portfolio 2015
where Natureleads Innovation
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Andermatt Biocontrol – your partner for sustainable agricultureMadex, the first product to be launched by Andermatt Biocontrol, became in 1988 the first product worldwide based on a granulovirus. Since then it has been the goal of Andermatt Biocontrol to replace chemical pesticides with good biological products such as microbial products and beneficial organisms.
The company has achieved to become one of the leading biological plant protection companies worldwide. For the Swiss market, Andermatt Biocontrol has registered dozens of biocontrol products from different suppliers and is dis-tributing them successfully in Switzerland.
Key expertise of Andermatt Biocontrol is the development of new products based on baculoviruses and beneficial insects. Through the acquisition of the company Topcat, a comprehensive knowhow for the development of mouse traps was adopted and developed further.
Our outstanding standards of quality and our permanent focus on customer’s satisfaction mean that we continue to ensure the high Swiss quality of our products. With the aid of our own research and development department we are constantly improving our products and knowhow.
We are distributing our own manufactured products as well as some high-quality trade products all over the world to more than 150 distributors. With some of them we have been maintaining good business relations for more than 20 years!
Andermatt Biocontrol is embedded in the family- and employee-owned Andermatt Holding, which has some 200 highly motivated employees. We are absolutely con-vinced about the advantages of biocontrol and would be pleased to demonstrate our products and solutions to you and your clients.
Yours sincerely
Dr. Isabel Andermatt and Dr. Martin Andermatt
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Andermatt Biocontrol is the biggest company within the family- and employee-owned Andermatt Holding. Around 140 employees are working at Andermatt Biocontrol. The company owns shares of several other companies listed below:
Structure of the Andermatt Holding
AndermattHolding
www. biocontrol.ch www.biogarten.ch www.biovet.ch
entomos
www.entomos.ch www.service-ag.ch
GmbH
Germany
100%Holland
100%
France
60%
Brazil
100%
Canada
60%
South Africa
61%
Austria
33%
Germany
24%
South Africa
20%Germany
10%
Germany
100%
Switzerland
100%
topcat GmbH
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Index
Baculoviruses6 Characteristics of baculoviruses7 Our baculovirus products8 Testimonials9 Helicovex10 Spexit11 Littovir12 Exilon13 Loopex14 Madex15 Madex Max, Madex Plus, Madex Top16 Madex Twin17 Capex18 Cryptex19 Neodiprion abietis NPV20 Lymantria dispar MNPV
Bio-Insecticide (Beauveria bassiana)21 Eco-Bb
Monitoring systems / Mass trapping systems22 Rebell – coloured sticky traps23 PheroNorm
Rodent control24 topcat – The vole trap.25 standby – The vole fence.26 topsnap – The indoor-mousetrap.
Bio-Fungicides27 AmyProtec 4228 Eco-77
Biostimulants / Bioinnoculants29 Eco-T 30 Eco-Rhiz Soya31 Eco-Rhiz Lucerne32 RhizoVital33 Testimonials
Entomopathogenic nematodes34 Entomopathogenic nematodes34 AquaNemix 2%
Beneficial insects36 Beneficial insects and insect feed
Commercial products37 Fenicur37 Pyrethrum FS37 Quassan
Who is who38 Our technical support
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Eco-77 page 28
Biological fungicide (Trichoderma harzianum) for plant wound protection and the control of pathogens like Botrytis.
Novelties
Eco-Bb page 21
Entomopathogenic fungi (Beauveria bassiana) for the control of agricultural insect and mite pests.
Eco-Rhiz Soya page 30
Effective Rhizobium inoculant (Bradyrhizobium japonicum) for optimum nitrogen fixation in soy.
Eco-T page 29
Biostimulating microbial fertilizer (Trichoderma harzianum) for a larger, healthier and more effective root system.
Eco-Rhiz Lucerne page 31
Effective Rhizobium inoculant (Sinorhizobium meliloti) for optimum nitrogen fixation in lucerne.
6 Baculoviruses
What are baculoviruses?Baculoviruses are natural pathogens of insects, mainly lepidopteran species. Baculoviruses consist of one or sev-eral virions, which contain the viral DNA. These virions are encapsulated in a protein occlusion body, which protects the virus from destructive influences in the environment. Granuloviruses are rod - shaped and normally contain a single virion. Nucleopolyhedroviruses are bigger and con-tain mostly several virions.
Baculoviruses are safeBaculoviruses only occur in arthropod species and gener-ally have a narrow host range. Beneficial insects such as bees, bumble bees, predatory mites, and parasitoids are not harmed. Aquatic species, birds, mammals and humans are not affected. Baculoviruses do not produce toxins or secondary compounds.
How do baculoviruses work?Baculoviruses must be ingested by the insect larvae. The protein capsules get dissolved and release the virions, which infect the insects midgut cells. After infecting the midgut cells, other host cells get infected. A few days later, the larvae are killed, and millions of new viruses are released into the environment.
✔ Highly effective
✔ Residue - free
✔ Safe
✔ Selective
CHARACTERISTICS
ingestion of occluded viruses by the larvae
dissolving of protein capsule in the midgut, releasing of virions
virus replication inside the host and infection of new host cells
virions infect the larvae through the midgut cellsforming of new
occluded viruses
death of the larvae and releasing of occluded viruses to the environment
Characteristics of baculoviruses
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Our baculovirus products
✔ Compatible
✔ Stable
✔ Ready - to - use
CHARACTERISTICSWe offer a broad range of plant protection pro ducts based on baculoviruses against a range of pest insects.
The use of baculoviruses against insect pests offers
• highly effective control
• an innovative control method
• cost - effective control
• residue - free production
• safe application for the user and the environment
Andermatt Biocontrol baculoviruses can easily be com-bined with other plant protection products. Our baculovi-ruses are formulated into a stable and highly concentrated product, which is ready - to - use.
All our baculovirus products are manufactured in our pro-duction facilities in Switzerland. We conduct laboratory bioassays of each product batch, to verify the activity in comparison to a reference virus sample of confirmed high virulence. Each batch is proven to be free of relevant human pathogens and proven not to exceed microbial contamination thresholds, as defined by the directives of plant protection registrations in each country.
Our baculovirus products are approved and listed for the use in organic farming in many countries. We received certificates from the Research Institute of Organic Agri-culture (FiBL), SGS, BFA, BioGro New Zealand, and others.
We also offer unformulated raw material.
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Kleppe S.A., Argentina
We have been using Madex in our Gaucho apples and pears for 3 years. Madex has become a key element for controlling codling moth in a challeng-ing Argentine environment, with very good results and without residues. For sure, Madex helps us to market our Gaucho brand in more than 35 countries in 4 continents.
Ing. Agr. Juan José Iuorno, Head of production Kleppe S.A.
Country, regionAlmería (Spain)
Crops producedPepper var. California
Country, regionItaly
Crops producedLettuce
Country, regionArgentina
Crops producedApples and pears
TestimonialsCABASC, Spain
Desde que uso Spexit he podido espaciar los tratamientos químicos para gusano obteniendo las mismas eficacias y asegurándome una menor carga de residuos químicos a la vez que no daño los auxiliares para control de mosca blanca y trips.
Since using Spexit, I was able to reduce the chemical treatments against Spo-doptera exigua whilst maintaining the same efficacy and assuring less chemical residues. At the same time beneficial insects for the control of white flies and thrips are not harmed.
Francisco Javier Fernández Gutiérrez de Berja
FINAGRICOLA, Italy
Littovir has become the key product in our S podoptera littoralis control strategy.
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AgainstAfrican cotton bollworm(Helicoverpa armigera) and other Helicoverpa species
Active ingredientHelicoverpa armigera nucleopolyhedrovirus (HearNPV)
Formulation typeSuspension concentrate
Concentration7.5 × 10¹² NPV/liter
Standard dosage50 – 200 ml per ha (depending on the crop)
CropsSoybean, tomato, sweet pepper, maize, sweet maize, cotton, bean, tobacco, citrus, cucurbit, garlic, groundnut, lettuce, onion, pineapple, potato, stone fruit, sunflower, barley, wheat and many others
PRODUCT-FACTS
HELICOVEXPestThe cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) and other Helicoverpa species belong to the most damaging pests of economic importance on a global level. They are predomi-nant in a large range of open-field crops, but also cause severe damage in protected crops. They are known to gradually develop resistance against several chemical sub-stances. The larvae are extremely polyphagous and feed on many different plant structures including stems, leaves, flower heads and fruits. Moths are known to migrate over long distances.
ProductHelicovex is a tool for efficient and sustainable control of the cotton bollworm and other Helicoverpa species such as Helicoverpa zea or Helicoverpa punctigera. The virus kills young instars (L1 – L3) and infects older larvae. Considering its favourable toxicological and residue-free profile, Helicovex is well suited for organic and integrated plant protection strategies and resistance management programs.
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AgainstBeet armyworm(Spodoptera exigua)
Active ingredientSpodoptera exigua nucleopolyhedrovirus (SeNPV)
Formulation typeSuspension concentrate
Concentration3.75 × 10¹² NPV/liter
Standard dosage200 ml per ha
CropsSweet pepper, tomato, melon, cucurbit, strawberry, sugar-beet, bean, cotton, cabbage, citrus, garlic, groundnut, lettuce, maize, onion, potato, pea, rice, soybean, tobacco and many others
SPEXITPestThe beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) is one of the most destructive polyphagous pest species of world-wide eco-nomic importance. Beet armyworms occur in the warmer regions of Mediterranean countries, North America and Africa, and invade the cooler northern regions as tem-peratures permit.
Young beet armyworm larvae feed on the under-surface of leaves. Fully-grown larvae devour foliage completely, leaving only major veins.
ProductSpexit is suited for the efficient control of Spodoptera exi-gua larvae on various crops. The use of Spexit significantly reduces crop damage and pest population. Due to its high selectivity, Spexit is a valuable and efficient tool for inte-grated pest control programs using beneficial insects.
PRODUCT-FACTS
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AgainstEgyptian cotton leafworm(Spodoptera littoralis)
Active ingredientSpodoptera littoralis nucleopolyhedrovirus (SpliNPV)
Formulation typeSuspension concentrate
Concentration5 × 10¹¹ NPV/liter
Standard dosage200 ml per ha
CropsStrawberry, lettuce, tomato, sweet pepper, cotton, alfalfa, cabbage, cowpea, potato, gourd, maize, melon, onion, pea, rice, soybean, sugar cane, sugar beet, tobacco, wheat and many others
PRODUCT-FACTS
LITTOVIRPestThe egyptian cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis, is an extremely polyphagous pest attacking more than 80 plant species of economic importance. The insect is widespread in Africa, Asia and the countries of the Mediterranean basin.
While young larvae cause feeding damages to leaves, older caterpillars completely defoliate plants, bore into fruits, young stalks, bolls and buds. Due to its biology and the risk of developing resistance against chemical insec-ticides, the control of Spodoptera littoralis is challenging.
ProductLittovir is a highly selective larvicide against the Egyptian cotton leafworm, offering residue-free and effective con-trol and therefore more flexibility when included in existing pest control strategies.
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AgainstBlack cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon)
Active ingredientAgrotis ipsilon nucleopolyhedrovirus (AgipNPV)
Formulation typeSuspension concentrate
Concentration5 × 10¹¹ NPV/liter
Standard dosage100 – 800 ml per ha
CropsTurfgrass
PRODUCT-FACTS
EXILONPestThe larvae of the black cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon, are a highly polyphagous and very serious pest in many agri-cultural crops worldwide. Moreover, it is an important key pest on golf courses and other highly maintained turf areas throughout the world.
Young larvae feed briefly on foliage of plants before mov-ing into the soil to feed on roots and root collars of host plants. Larvae emerge to feed at the soil surface mostly at night, where they cut off the seedlings or grass plants near ground level, leading to full loss of the plant. Turfgrass may be closely clipped around small burrows, which lar-vae commonly occupy. Older larvae feed on underground plant parts during daytime.
ProductExilon was specifically developed for the use in turf grass areas such as golf courses. Exilon provides turfgrass man-agers and golf course superintendents with an excellent tool for the targeted and efficient control of black cutworm populations, perfectly fitting into IPM strategies and insect resistance management programs. Due to its high selectiv-ity and non-hazardous profile, Exilon is especially suited for black cutworm control in ecologically sensitive areas.
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AgainstCabbage looper(Trichoplusia ni)
Active ingredientAutographa californica nucleopolyhedrovirus (AcNPV)
Formulation typeSuspension concentrate
Concentration5 × 10¹¹ NPV/liter
Standard dosage200 ml per ha
CropsTypically on brassica crops e.g. cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, chinese cabbage, collards, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, radish, turnip, watercress. Also present on: tomato, lettuce, spinach, pepper, pea, potato, cotton, cucurbits, watermelon and other crops.
PRODUCT-FACTS
LOOPEXPestThe cabbage looper, Trichoplusia ni, is a highly migratory and destructive pest of various crops, especially in green-houses in North America, but is also widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics. Cabbage loopers can severely defoliate plants. Early instar larvae feed on the lower surfaces of leaves, while larger caterpillars cause more conspicuous damage. Insecticide resistance has become a severe problem in cabbage looper control.
ProductThe product offers highly efficient biological control of Trichoplusia ni larvae. Besides preventing damage and controlling T. ni populations, Loopex is a valuable tool that can be included in any pest control program, espe-cially as an additional resistance management tool for the control of insecticide resistant T. ni populations. Due to its high selectivity, Loopex is a safe option for cab-bage looper control in production systems using beneficial insects. Sylvar Technologies Inc. Canada, a subsidiary of Andermatt Biocontrol (60%), is the producer of Loopex.
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AgainstCodling moth (Cydia pomonella)
Active ingredientCydia pomonella granulovirus (CpGV)
Formulation typeSuspension concentrate
Concentration3 × 10¹³ GV/liter
Standard dosage100 ml per ha
CropsApple, pear, walnuts, quinces, apricots, peaches, almonds, kakis, medlars, oranges and others
PRODUCT-FACTS
MADEXPestCodling moth (Cydia pomonella) is one of the world’s most serious pests in apples and pears. Codling moth is very adaptable to different climatic conditions. The popula-tions of codling moth are differentiated in many ecotypes of various biological and physiological development requirements.
ProductMadex contains a Cydia pomonella granulovirus and offers highly effective control of codling moth. The virus can kill the larvae already in early instar. At a lower dos-age, the larvae will be killed at a later instar providing excellent population control.
Madex has been successfully applied for more than 20 years. Madex can be used by organic growers, but is also an effective product for use in IPM and conventional control programs against codling moths.
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AgainstCodling moth (Cydia pomonella)also (CpGV-resistant populations)
Active ingredientCydia pomonella granulovirus (CpGV)
Formulation typeSuspension concentrate
Concentration3 × 10¹³ GV/liter
Standard dosage100 ml per ha
CropsApple, pear, walnuts, quinces, apricots, peaches, almonds, kakis, medlars, oranges and others
PRODUCT-FACTS
MADEX MAX, MADEX PLUS, MADEX TOPAndermatt Biocontrol supplies the market with new isolates which control also CpGV-resistant codling moth larvae.
All these products (Madex Max, Madex Plus, Madex Top) are based on different strains. Madex Plus was launched in 2008, Madex Max in 2009. Madex Top, the newest CpGV-isolate, received its first approval in 2012.
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AgainstOriental fruit moth and codling moth(Grapholita molesta, Cydia pomonella)
Active ingredientCydia pomonella granulovirus (CpGV)
Formulation typeSuspension concentrate
Concentration3 × 10¹³ GV/liter
Standard dosage100 ml per ha
CropsPeach, nectarine, apple, pear, quince, apricot, almond, cherry, plum, walnut
PRODUCT-FACTS
MADEX TWINPestOriental fruit moth (OFM) is a serious pest of economic importance to commercial orchards of peaches, nectarines and apricots. It frequently migrates to pome fruit orchards in the late season, where it can cause substantial fruit dam-age before harvest. Recent studies confirmed that OFM is also able to complete its entire life cycle on alternative hosts such as apple, cherry, plum and quinces.
First and second generation larvae bore into tips of young twigs and shoots causing dieback, distortion and wilting of shoots. In response to the hardening shoots, fruit feeding increases dramatically in subsequent generations.
ProductMadex Twin provides a highly specific and residue-free pest control option for oriental fruit moth and codling moth. Thanks to its enlarged host range, Madex Twin is the right choice for commercial apple and pear orchards with late OFM infection and also offers a new biological control option of OFM in stone fruit.
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AgainstSummer fruit tortrix(Adoxophyes orana)
Active ingredientAdoxophyes orana granulovirus (AoGV)
Formulation typeSuspension concentrate
Concentration5 × 10¹³ GV/liter
Standard dosage100 ml per ha
CropsApple, pear, rose, plum, cherry, apricot, peach, currant, gooseberry and others
PRODUCT-FACTS
CAPEXPestSummer fruit tortrix is present in Europe and Asia. The polyphagous caterpillars feed on leaves, buds and fruits, and can cause significant damage on various crops. In Asia, this species is a pest in tea plantations.
ProductCapex offers highly effective control of the summer fruit tortrix populations. The infected larvae are killed in the last larval instar. The early application of Capex on overwin-tering larvae effectively reduces pest damage.
Infected larvae produce large amounts of new viruses, providing a high infection potential for the next genera-tion. Capex can be combined with mating disruption and other insecticides.
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AgainstFalse codling moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta, formerly: Cryptophlebia leucotreta)
Active ingredientCryptophlebia leucotreta granulovirus (CrleGV)
Formulation typeSuspension concentrate
Concentration2 × 10¹³ GV/liter
Standard dosage200 ml per ha
CropsCitrus, avocado, pomegranates, bean, cotton, grape, macadamia, maize, peppers, stone fruits, tea and many others
PRODUCT-FACTS
CRYPTEXPestThe larvae of false codling moths are extremely polypha-gous. They are responsible for major damage to citrus in Southern Africa, and to a large number of other crops.
ProductCryptex contains an isolate of Cryptophlebia leucotreta granulovirus (CrleGV) which was isolated from a popula-tion of false codling moth originating from South Africa.
Cryptex offers highly effective control of false codling moth populations. Cryptex can be applied without addi-tives such as molasses or sugar and prevent damage within the first year of application. Moreover, the use of Cryptex has a long term control effect on false codling moth population if applied early in the season.
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AgainstBalsam fir sawfly (Neodiprion abietis)
Active ingredientNeodiprion abietis nucleopolyhedrovirus (NeabNPV)
Formulation typeSuspension concentrate
Concentration4 × 10¹² NPV/liter
Application areaBalsam fir (Abies balsamea)
PRODUCT-FACTS
Neodiprion abietis NPVPestThe balsam fir sawfly (Neodiprion abietis) is a native saw-fly species that occurs throughout North America. Its lar-vae are a significant defoliating pest of pre-commercially thinned balsam fir (Abies balsamea). Damage caused to the tree is defoliation, reduced vigour and growth, and tree mortality.
ProductAbietiv is a naturally occurring biocontrol agent isolated from sawfly populations in Newfoundland, Canada. The virus causes a lethal disease when ingested through feed-ing larvae.
Abietiv is applied to forest stands, to effectively decrease populations of balsam fir sawfly and thereby minimise feeding damage, particularly on silviculture and balsam fir stands. Abietiv is applied by aerial application and has been developed and tested by the Canadian Forest Service. Sylvar Technologies Inc. Canada, a subsidiary of Andermatt Biocontrol (60%), is the producer of Abietiv.
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AgainstGypsy moth (Lymantria dispar)
Active ingredientLymantria dispar multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (LdMNPV)
Formulation typeWettable powder
Application areaMainly on deciduous hardwood trees (oak, maple, elm, alder, birch, apple, poplar)
PRODUCT-FACTS
Lymantria dispar MNPVPestThe gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) is present in Europe, North America, Asia and New Zealand. Damage is caused exclusively by the larvae, which feed on developing leaves of more than 300 tree species. During severe outbreaks, trees and shrubs can be completely defoliated over large areas, causing significant growth loss in forested ecosys-tems. In addition the hairy larvae cause contact dermatitis and are allergenic to humans.
ProductLdMNPV is a biological alternative and offers highly effec-tive control of gypsy moth. Control efforts are necessary in order to manage the gypsy moth and to protect natural resources as well as forest integrity. The product can be applied from the ground or by air. Sylvar Technologies Inc. Canada, a subsidiary of Andermatt Biocontrol (60%), is the producer of Lymantria dispar MNPV.
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NEWNEW
Against Various agricultural insect pests
Active ingredientBeauveria bassiana strain R444
Formulation typeFine granular formulation
Standard dosage1 g/liter water for a full cover spray or drench into soil
CropsWide range of crops
PRODUCT-FACTS
ECO-BBBeauveria bassiana for control of agricul-tural insect and mite pestsEco-Bb contains the insect-attacking fungus Beauveria bassiana strain R444 ( > 2 × 109 spores/g), which infects and controls whitefly, spider mite and various other agri-cultural insect pests. Eco-Bb’s unique formulation prevents the fungal spores from drying out and enhances penetra-tion and infection of the pest.
The active agent Beauveria bassiana R444, is a naturally-occurring, soil inhabiting, insect-pathogenic fungus. When Beauveria spores come into contact with the insect, they attach to and penetrate through the “skin” or cuticle of the insect. Once inside the insect, the fungus grows and multiplies. Death is caused by internal tissue destruction.
In numerous greenhouse and field trials, Eco-Bb proved to be very effective against whitefly and red spider mite on a variety of crops. Trial results also show efficacy against weevils, wire worm, thrips and many more.
Advantages
• Unique formulation
• Control of a broad spectrum of insect pests
• No residues and no withholding period after application
• Effective against various stages of the pest life cycle
ECO-BBUNTREATED CONTROL
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REBELL – coloured sticky trapsMonitoring of pest flight activity is essential for successful integrated and ecological plant protection. Rebell traps have been developed by the Swiss Research Station Agro-scope Changings-Wädenswil ACW, who still ensures the quality of each production lot.
Rebell amarilloMonitoring or mass trapping of cherry fruit flies, walnut fruit flies and other fruit flies, as well as the turnip ceutorrhynchus and the cabbage stem weevil
Rebell biancoMonitoring of apple and plum fruit sawflies and for the mass trapping of raspberry beetles
Rebell bluMonitoring of thrips
Rebell gialloMonitoring of whiteflies, leafminers and fungus gnats, as well as leaf hoppers and thrips in viticulture
Rebell orangeMonitoring of carrot flies
Rebell rossoMonitoring or mass trapping (in combination with ethanol lures) of shothole borers in orchards and vineyards
✔ Very specific colours ensure high reliability and low by-catches
✔ Rebell traps have an integrated UV-filter assuring long-lasting colour fastness
✔ The traps are made of strong polypropylene, protecting the traps from significant deformation
✔ Coated with very strong glue performing also under severe weather conditions
✔ Rebell traps can be cleaned and re-used for a second or third season
ADVANTAGES OF REBELL TRAPS
Glurex forteBiodegradable solvent for the cleaning of Rebell traps
Tangle-Trap glueInsect glue for the reuse of Rebell traps
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PHERONORMOne of the fundamentals of integrated and ecological plant protection is the monitoring of pest flight by insect traps. Andermatt Biocontrol offers a large range of lures for economically important pest species:
✔ Continuous, reliable quality for successful monitoring
✔ Available as single lures or as trap sets
✔ PheroNorm lures are the standard monitoring system used by research institutes and advisory services all over the world
ADVANTAGES OF PHERONORM
Acrolepiopsis assectella Leek mothAdoxophyes orana Summer fruit tortrixAgrotis ipsilon Black cutwormAgrotis segetum Turnip mothAnarsia lineatella Peach tree borerAutographa gamma Sylver-Y mothBactrocera oleae Olive flyByturus tomentosus Raspberry beetleCameraria ohridella Chestnut leafminerCeratitis capitata MedfliesContarinia nasturtii Swede midgeCossus cossus European goat mothCydia nigricana Pea mothCydia pomonella Codling mothCydia splendana Chestnut tortrixDasineura gleditchiae Honey locust pod gall midgeDiabrotica virgifera Western corn rootwormDiaphania perspectalis Box tree mothEnarmonia formosana Cherry bark tortrixEupoecilia ambiguella European grape berry mothGrapholita funebrana Plum fruit mothGrapholita lobarzewskii Small-fruit tortrixGrapholita molesta Oriental fruit mothHedya nubiferana Green budworm mothHelicoverpa armigera Cotton bollwormHelicoverpa virescens Tobacco budwormLeucoptera scitella Pear leaf blister mothLobesia botrana Grapevine mothLymantria dispar Gypsy moth
Mamestra brassicae Cabbage mothOstrinia nubilalis (Z) European corn borerPammene rhediella Fruitlet mining tortrixPandemis heparana Apple brown tortrixPhthorimaea operculella Potato tuber mothPlutella xylostella Diamond back mothQuadraspidiotus perniciosus San Jose scaleResseliella theobaldi Raspberry cane midgeRhagoletis cerasi Cherry maggotRhynchophorus ferrugineus Red palm weevilSparganothis pilleriana Grape leaf rollerSpilonota ocellana Eye-spotted bud mothSpodoptera exigua Beet armywormSpodoptera littoralis Egyptian cotton leafwormSynanthedon myopaeformis Apple clearwing mothSynanthedon tipuliformis Currant clearwing mothTuta absoluta Tomato leafminerZeuzera pyrina Leopard moth
Lures for other pest species available on demand
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TOPCAT – The vole trap.Damage due to voles
• dead fruit trees / vines
• grassland with mounds, muddy green fodder
• nibbled carrots or wilting lettuce
• tulip bulbs that suddenly disappear
Voles have a tremendous reproductive potential!Under favourable environmental conditions (food supply, climate, competition) voles can build up a colony within a short period of time. The amazing population dynamics of voles leads to enormous economic damage in agriculture.
topcat – The vole trap.To prevent vole damage, early active measures should be taken. Aside from preventive measures such as enhance-ment of natural predators, voles can also be controlled with traps. The internationally patented topcat-trap is a very efficient high-quality trap for catching voles from both tunnel directions.
✔ High quality product made of stainless steel (rust-free)
✔ Quick and easy handling
✔ Catches voles from both tunnel directions
✔ Very sensitive release mechanism
✔ Voles die quickly
✔ Comfortable operating position, hygienic mode of operation
✔ Can be used against voles, field mice, etc.
ADVANTAGES OF THE TOPCAT-TRAP
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STANDBY – The vole fence.Standby is a reliable and proven system consisting of a fence and live-catch traps to prevent the (re-)immigration of voles into a certain area. Once vole-free, the area will stay vole-free thanks to the vole fence! Natural predators (foxes, cats, birds of prey, badgers, stoats etc.) benefit from the vole fence and regularly roam the area along the fence in order to systematically check the standby-boxes.
Above ground, the moving vole attracts many predators. Exposed to these dangers, the vole hides in the standby-boxes for protection, where it is trapped. Predators such as foxes, cats, badgers and stoats open the box by lifting the flip top and snatch the bait. The flip top will close and the trap is ready for the next vole to be trapped. The standby-box is patented internationally.
✔ Easy, effective and robust system to prevent (re-)immigration of voles into a valuable area.
✔ Once installed, the fence is self-governed.
✔ “Participatory system”: Natural predators (e. g. foxes, cats, stoats, etc.) empty the live-catch traps by lifting the flip-top of the traps.
✔ Easy maintenance.
ADVANTAGES OF STANDBY
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TOPSNAP – The indoor-mousetrap.Problems caused by mice are manifold
• contamination of rooms, food and feed through droppings and urine
• chewed food, supplies, furnishings etc.
• chewed wires can cause fire and damage machinery
• transmission of pathogens to humans and domestic animals
topsnap – The indoor-mousetrap.It is important to control mice infestation at an early stage in order to avoid proliferation of mice as well as damage and contamination. The topsnap-trap (Patent pending) is made out of high-quality stainless steel and solid plastic. Thanks to its sophisticated mechanism, the trap is very user-friendly and efficient for the control of mice in indoor-areas such as:
• stockrooms for food and fodder
• greenhouses and growing tunnels
• vegetable and fruit storage areas
• food processing units
• house and farm
✔ Innovative trapping system against house mouse, common vole and other small mice moving above ground.
✔ High quality product made of stainless steel and solid plastic
✔ Easy, fast and secure activation of the trap from the outside in one single movement
✔ Contact-free release of catch
✔ Safe for users, infants and domestic animals
ADVANTAGES OF THE TOPSNAP-TRAP
27Bio-Fungicides
AMYPROTEC 42Protects your root systemAmyProtec 42 is a biological soil fungicide, containing the rhizosphere (rooting zone of plants) colonising bacteria Bacillus amyloliquefaciens FZB 42. In the root zone the bacteria compete for space and nutrients with soil borne pathogens, such as Rhizoctonia and Erwinia and create a “disease-inhibiting protective shield”. AmyProtec 42 activates the plant’s natural defence mechanisms through induced resistance. Enhanced root growth, allows the plant to faster escape the susceptible state before plant emer-gence. This is an important mechanism to inhibit damping off and stem infections caused by soil borne pathogens. This combination of effects helps the plant to build stronger and healthier roots and to improve its tolerance towards biotic (pathogens) and abiotic (water deficiency, salinity) stress.
A perfect tool for integrated programs AmyProtec 42 can be applied with almost all agrochemicals and by a wide range of application methods. Start treat-ments in early plant development and use AmyProtec 42 as an efficient part of integrated plant protection pro-grams, avoiding resistances and reducing the use of con-ventional fungicides.
Key benefitsPathogen displacement and induction of systemic resistance
Active ingredient Bacillus amyloliquefaciens FZB42
Formulation type Suspension concentrate
Concentration> 2.5 × 10¹0 spores/ml
Standard dosage 0.5 – 2 l/ha depending on crop and application method
Crops Wide range of crops
Application methodsSeed treatment; drenching; soil-spraying; injection into hydroponics; in combination with agrochemical etc.
PRODUCT-FACTS
UNTREATED CONTROL AMYPROTEC 42
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Key benefits Colonizes damaged or senescing plant tissue and prevents pathogen infection
Active ingredientTrichoderma harzianum strain B77
Formulation typesWettable powder
Standard dosage1 g/2 l water for a full cover spray, directed spray on pruning wounds, or via pruning shears with a dripper attachment
CropsWide range of crops
PRODUCT-FACTS
ECO-77Eco-77 for Botrytis control and plant wound protectionEco-77 contains the beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzi-anum strain B77 ( > 2 × 109 spores/g), a very effective aer-ial Trichoderma strain. The Trichoderma fungus colonizes any plant wound or senescing plant tissue, and prevents pathogens such as Botrytis and Eutypa from penetrat-ing the plant. Thus, Eco-77 is effective against Botrytis on leaves, flowers and fruits. In the same way pruning wounds on grapevines and other fruit trees are protected against the entrance of pathogens. Grapevine trials, have shown that the protecting fungus may still be active one year after.
Eco-77 is mixed directly with water and applied either as a full cover spray as a directed spray onto pruned surfaces, or via pruning shears with a dripper attachment. Eco-77 is not compatible with several broad spectrum fungicides.
Advantages
• Efficient Botrytis protection in greenhouses (leaves, flowers and fruit)
• Fewer plant losses resulting from wood rot pathogens
• Vineyard’s productive life is extended as a result of disease prevention (e. g. Eutypa).
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ECO-TUNTREATED CONTROL
Key benefitsGrowth stimulation and enhanced nutrient mobilization
Active ingredient Trichoderma harzianum
Formulation type Wettable Powder and Powder for dry seed treatment*
Crops All crops
* graphite/talc lubricant to be added to mechanical planters (“Eco-T Ezi-Flo”)
PRODUCT-FACTS
ECO-T For a larger, healthier and more effective root systemEco-T contains spores ( > 2 × 109 spores/g) of Trichoderma harzianum strain kd, a soilborn strain selected after exten-sive research. Eco-T enhances and stimulates plant growth and helps to buffer plants from extreme conditions such as waterlogging, drought etc. Eco-T supports the plant to get a larger, healthier and more effective root system and can be applied to almost any crop. Trichoderma spores germinate and colonise the root zone.
Good results have been recorded on most crops including maize, wheat, soybeans, potatoes, pastures, fruit trees, vegetables, nursery crops and turf. The method of applica-tion depends on the crop type. Generally, seed treatment is recommended for field crops, while drenching is the best method to use in nurseries, orchards and for under glass production. Eco-T is available as a concentrated WP formulation or a powder for dry seed treatmetns (Eco-T Ezi-Flo).
Advantages
• Increases plant growth and crop yield
• Improves the root system
• Ideal product for IPM programs
• Versatile application
• Fully compatible with organic and residue free production
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Key benefitsNitrogen fixation through root nodulation
Active ingredientBradyrhizobium japonicum WB74
Formulation typeWet granular formulation
CropsSoybeans
PRODUCT-FACTS
ECO-RHIZ SOYAEffective Rhizobium inoculant for optimum nitrogen fixation in Soy Eco-Rhiz Soya is a bacterial bioinoculant which guaran-tees a maximum level of N2-fixation. The product con-tains bacterial cells of the nitrogen fixing rhizobium strain Bradyrhizobium japonicum WB74. This is a with high nodu-lation and fixation abilities. The unique granular formu-lation offers high concentration of bacterial cells within protective capsules that give the product natural sticking properties for seed treatments.
Advantages
• Easy to use and compatible with standard seed treat-ment applicators
• Increased yields and improved crop uniformity
• N-fertilizer application is not needed
• No additional stickers required
• High nodulation and N-fixation
Best results are obtained in combination with Eco-T (page 29). Both products are also available as a twin pack.
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Key benefitsNitrogen fixation through root nodulation
Active ingredientSinorhizobium meliloti RF14
Formulation typeWet granular formulation
CropsLucerne (Medicago sativa) and other Medics
PRODUCT-FACTS
ECO-RHIZ LUCERNEEffective Rhizobium inoculant for optimum nitrogen fixation in lucerneEco-Rhiz Lucerne is a bacterial bioinoculant which guar-antees a maximum level of N2-fixation. The product con-tains the bacterial cells of the nitrogen fixing rhizobium Sinorhizobium meliloti RF14. This is a strain with high nodu-lation and fixation abilities. The unique granular formula-tion offers high concentration of spores within protective capsules that give the product natural sticking properties for seed treatments.
Advantages
• Easy to use and compatible with standard seed treat-ment applicators
• Increased yields and improved crop uniformity
• N-fertilizer application is not needed
• No additional stickers required
• High nodulation and N-fixation
Best results are obtained in combination with Eco-T (page 29). Both products are also available as a twin pack.
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Key benefitsGrowth stimulation and nutrient mobilization through bacterial hormones and enzymes
Active ingredient Bacillus amyloliquefaciens
Formulation type Suspension concentrate and different dry formulations
Crops All crops
PRODUCT-FACTS
RHIZOVITALThe good bacteria for the soil RhizoVital is a biostimulating microbial fertilizer, contain-ing spores of the naturally occurring soil bacteria Bacil-lus amyloliquefaciens ( > 2.5 × 10¹0 CFU/ml). The bacteria germinate and colonize the young growing roots, release hormones and enzymes which stimulate plant growth and mobilise nutrients. RhizoVital supports the plant to build a strong and efficient root system, improving its tolerance towards stress caused by unfavorable climatic conditions and field management (irrigation, fertilization etc.).
Versatile useApply RhizoVital as a seed treatment or using existing spray or fertigation equipments in combination with most agrocemicals. RhizoVital is an insurance for high yields in a wide range of crops.
Advantages
• Increases crop yield
• Increases root growth and nutrient mobilisation
• Mixes well with fertilizers and plant protection products
• Easy to store and apply
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (different strains) can also be provided as raw material (e. g. for seed coatings/treat-ments, fertilizer formulation, substrate addition etc.)
Improved plant vitality
Stimulated plant growth and root development
Bacillus bacteria colonise the root area Improved natural
soil activity
Enhanced mobilisa-tion of nutrients and plant emergence
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Crop Doc, South Africa
Crop Doc agent Ian Zunckle and his customer Harry Mandy recently used RhizoVital as part of a Potatoe program. RhizoVital was included in an effort to increase yield and improve overall quality of Potatoes harvested. Both Harry and Ian were impressed with the results of the program: We achieved a 10 ton increase in yield with improved quality of 80 – 90% first grade Potatoes.
Ian Zunckle and Harry Mandy
Country, regionMurcia (Spain)
Crops producedOrganic Pepper
Country, regionSwitzerland
Crops producedOrganic Vegetables
Country, regionKwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
Crops producedPotatoes, corn and soybeans
TestimonialsCampo Seven, Spain
El empleo de RhizoVital desde semillero me garantiza un rápido esta-blecimiento del cultivo en campo.
The application of RhizoVital at planting guarantees rapid establishment of the crops in my fields.
José Egea de San Pedro del Pinatar
Bioleguma, Switzerland
We are very satisfied with RhizoVital: It is a very versatile product ensur-ing a quick and good root growth and improves evidently the quality of our yield.
Rolf Etter and Jürg Frey
34 Entomopathogenic nematodes
Entomopathogenic nematodesEntomopathogenic nematodes naturally occur in the environment as parasites of many insect larvae. The mass release of these nematodes provides an efficient and cura-tive control of key insect pests in a wide range of crops.Once released, nematodes actively seek out their insect hosts. When a host has been located, the nematodes pen-etrate into the insect through body openings and release symbiotic bacteria that multiply and rapidly kill the insect. Subsequently, nematodes feed upon the host and mature into adults, which mate and produce the next genera-tion. The life cycle is completed within a few weeks and hundreds of thousands of nematodes emerge in search of new hosts.
Entomopathogenic nematodes are a natural product and safe to users, consumers and the environment.
Andermatt Biocontrol has more than 20 years of experience related to the production of entomopathogenic nematodes. At present we supply three different nematode species (please see next page).
AQUANEMIX 2%Application device for nematodesOur nematodes are formulated in a vermiculite or clay powder that needs to be mixed well in water prior to use.An easy way to apply nematodes is to use Aqua Nemix 2%. The Aqua Nemix 2% tank holds 1 liter of concentrated nematode stock. The integrated proportioning system mixes the nematodes with the irrigation water in a 2% ratio. Aqua Nemix 2% has a quick coupler, allowing easy connection to the hose.
PRODUCT-FACTS
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Against larvae of:
Heterorhabditis bacteriophora • Black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus)
• Garden chafer (Phyllopertha horticola)
• Hazelnut borer (Balaninus nucum)
• Welsh chafer (Hoplia spp.)
• Dung beetle (Aphodius spp.)
• Many others
Steinernema feltiae • Fungus gnat (Sciaridae)
• Overwintering codling moth (Cydia pomonella)
• Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis)
• Leafminers
Steinernema carpocapsae • Mole cricket (Gryllothalpa gryllothalpa)
• Overwintering codling moth (Cydia pomonella)
• Crane flies (Tipula spp.)
• Cutworms (Agrotis spp.)
• Red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus)
• Palm borer (Paysandisia archon)
• Duponchelia fovealis
• Sycamore lace bug (Corythucha ciliata)
• Many others
36 Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects and insect feed
Andermatt Biocontrol has more than 20 years of experience in the production of beneficial insects.
At present we supply four different beneficial insects as well as frozen insect eggs as food sources for the rearing of beneficial insects.
PRODUCT-FACTSAdalia bipunctataAgainst aphids
Anisopteromalus calandraeAgainst larvae of snout beetles, lesser grain borers, drugstore beetles, tobacco beetles
Habrobracon hebetorAgainst larvae of Indian meal moths, flour moths, tobacco moths, tropical warehouse moths, grain moths
Trichogramma evanescensAgainst eggs of Indian meal moths, flour moths, tobacco moths, tropical warehouse moths, grain moths, cloth moths
Ephestia kuehniellaFrozen eggs of Ephestia kuehniella serve as a main food source in the production of many different beneficial insects.
37Commercial products
Fenicur, Pyrethrum FS and Quassan are manufactured in Switzerland.
All of them obtained registration as plant protection products in Switzerland and are listed by the Swiss Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) as approved products for the use in organic farming.
PRODUCT-FACTS
FENICURFungicide based on fennel oil against powdery mildew and rust.
PYRETHRUM FSBiopesticide based on Pyrethrin (without Piperonyl butox-ide) against aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, thrips etc.
QUASSANBiopesticide based on Quassia amara against apple sawflies, aphids, etc.
38 Who is who
DEBORAH BRITSCHGI
PHILIP KESSLER
IRIS KRAAZ
GISELA BRAND
SIMON FLEISCHLI
RETO FLÜCKIGER
ALEX MEIER
Our technical supportOur experts will join you in the field, to provide the best solutions and technical support for your situation. Our team will answer all your questions promptly and offer a fast and efficient service.
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Daniel ZinggManaging Director
Dr. Philip KesslerHead Regulatory Affairs
Job vacancyTechnical and Regulatory Affairs Manager, Market Development
Dr. Deborah BritschgiTechnical and Regulatory Affairs Manager, Market Development
Alex MeierHead of Marketing International Business
Gisela BrandTechnical Manager, Market Development
Iris KraazTechnical Manager, Market Development
Reto FlückigerTechnical Manager, Market Development
Simon FleischliTechnical Manager, Market Development
Erich FrankHead of Sales International Business
Vera AeschlimannCustomer Support
Cécile BrunCustomer Support
Christoph KuhnCustomer Support
Marketing International Business
Managing Director
Regulatory Affairs
Sales International Business
Erich FrankHead of Sales International Business
Vera AeschlimannForeign Trade Officer
Cécile BrunForeign Trade Officer
Christoph KuhnForeign Trade Officer
Marketing International Business
Managing Director
Regulatory Affairs
Sales International Business
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