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beetleGONE! is derived from a natural microbe called Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. galleriae. It is considered compliant with the USDA National organic program positive list. beetleGONE! fits well within an integrated pest management program IPM. It is complimentary to mating disruption, granulosis virus, other Bt strains active against Lepidoptera (moths), spray oil and other larvacides. It was developed in collaboration with Michigan State, U of Wisconsin, UC Davis, Joliet Community College and other organizations. It does not impact bees or other beneficial insects and may be applied while bees are foraging without worries.
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BioTepp, Inc. January 2011 VIROSOFT® CP4
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VIROSOFT CP4 HOW IT WORKS NATURALLY
Virus occlusion bodies (OB) are viral DNA encoded proteins within a protective protein coat. After codling moth egg hatch OBs are eaten by neonate larvae.
infected larvae The virus infects the larvae, reproduces and destroys the apple/pear worm. This stops feeding and worms die within 3-7 days.
Photos courtesy of USDA ARS
Neonate
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VIROSOFT® CP4
Unique “Quebec” CP4 virus strain for Codling Moth larvae population management & control
A naturally effective substitute for CM insecticides
Meets all orchard sustainable & organic standards
No effect on beneficial insects or other creatures
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Managing Codling Moth with Granulovirus and Spinosad Dept. of Entomology, 2003
WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee, WA Kieth R. Granger, Jay F. Brunner and Michael D. Doerr
Treatment Rate AI/A Spray
1st
generation
(OBx1013) Interval (#aplc.) Moths/tree
Virosoft® 0.38 10 d (8)
0
Untreated --- ---
17.6
Virosoft is a registered trademark of BioTepp, Inc.,
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Comparison of Codling Moth Virus Products 2006
Michigan State University Trevor Nichols Research Complex
L. Gut, M. Hass, C. Hipshier, J. Wise & K. Schoenborn
Treatment Rate oz/Ac
1st generation
Interval (#aplc.) % shallow
stings % deep entries
Virosoft CP4 2 7 d (5) 11.2
11.2
Untreated --- --- 8.8
33.5
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VIROSOFT® CP4
OMRI Listed®
Treated fruit meets sustainable standards
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VIROSOFT FORMULA IS STABLE J E C O N E N T O M O L . 2 0 0 8 A P R ; 1 0 1 ( 2 ) : 2 8 8 - 9 4 .
E F F E C T O F T E M P E R A T U R E O N L O N G - T E R M S T O R A G E O F C M G V F O R M U L A T I O N S . L A C E Y L A , H E A D R I C K H L , A R T H U R S S P .
Storage Stability Test Temperature
36° F 77° F 95° F
VIROSOFT CP4 31 mo.+ 31 mo.+ 9 mo.
Months with = to or > 95% CM larvae mortality at above temperatures
+ stability test stopped before end point reached
Will store even longer if refrigerated or frozen
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VIROSOFT® CP4
Apply 2-3.2 oz/acre every 7-14 days
If Codling Moth pressure is high use 7 day interval
Begin sprays at egg hatch (2 weeks after petal fall) and continue as needed but apply at least 2 sprays per CM generation
Apply in enough water for thorough coverage of the tree bark, foliage and fruit
May be applied to Apple, Pear, Plum & Walnut trees
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VIROSOFT® CP4 IN PROGRAMS
Apply Virosoft CP4 in IPM programs with dormant oil, mating disruption, other larvacides, kaolin clay and cultural controls
Optimize control of Codling Moth and other insects:
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IPM & ORGANIC PROGRAM EXAMPLES AGAINST 1 ST GENERATION CM & LR
SOFT START ALLOWS BENEFICIALS TO ASSIST ASSUMES USE OF MATING DISRUPTION & SCOUTING
Timing Delayed Dormant
Petal Fall 50-100 Degree Days
100-200 Degree Days
1st Cover 220-250 Degree Days
Delayed 1st Cover 350 Degree Days
2nd Cover 450-600 Degree Days
Target CM eggs
LR larvae & CM eggs
CM eggs CM larvae CM larvae CM larvae
IPM 1 OP+0il
larvacide + oil
Virosoft® + larvacide
Virosoft + lavacide
IPM 2 OP+0il
ovacide/ larvacide
Virosoft + larvacide
Virosoft + larvacide
Organic Hort 0il
Entrust + oil
Virosoft + oil +kaolin
Virosoft + kaolin or Entrust®
Virosoft is a registered trademark of BioTepp, Inc. Entrust is registered trademark of Dow Agrosciences LLC
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VIROSOFT CP4
Recommended reading:
Lacey, Lawrence A., Thomson, Donald, Vincent,
Charles and Arthurs, Steven P.(2008)'Codling moth
granulovirus: a comprehensive review',Biocontrol
Science and Technology,18:7,639 — 663
