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ABIETIV - Neodiprion Abietis Biocontrol Agent
The Neodiprion abietis nucleopolyhedrovirus (NeabNPV) is a naturally occurring biocontrol agent isolated from sawfly populations in Newfoundland, Canada. The virus causes a lethal disease when ingested through feeding larvae. NeabNPV 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.
The balsam fir sawfly (Neodiprion abietis) is a native saw-fly species that occurs throughout North America. Its larvae 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.
AGAINST
Balsam for sawfly (Neodiprion abietis)
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Neodiprion abietis
nuclepolyhedrovirus (NeabNPV)
FORMULATION TYPE
Suspension Concentrate
APPLICATION AREA
Balsim fir - Aerial Abies balsamea)