Fawligen® Fall Armyworm Biocontrol

Biological insecticide for the control and management of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) larvae

Insect Target

Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda).

Overview

  • Fawligen is a baculovirus selective to Fall Armyworm larvae, having no impact on any other species.
  • Initial Australian data has confirmed Fawligen is primarily effective only on 1st and 2nd instar larvae. 
  • Fawligen is only to be used with high application water rates and accuracy.
  • The APVMA has granted Fawligen an Emergency use permit in a range of crops effective from 30th March, 2020.
  • The permit conditions require that all use and users are recorded.
  • Fawligen is now available to users and resellers who are accredited to use the product.
  • Australian Certified Organic (ACO) have approved Fawligen as an allowed input.
Fawligen Permit PER90820 and Use Label

The APVMA have granted an Emergency Use Permit for Fawligen use in a range of crops, effective until 30 March 2027

Fawligen accreditation seminar