ViVUS ARMIGEN

ViVUS Armigen

Biological insecticide for the control of Helicoverpa spp. larvae in horticultural crops

Insect Target

Helicoverpa (formerly Heliothis) insects Helicoverpa armigera and Helicoverpa punctigera larvae (common names include cotton bollworm, corn earworm and tomato fruitworm).

Registered Crops

Sweet corn, Berry fruit, Brassica vegetables, Celery, Cucurbits, Fruiting vegetables, Leafy vegetables, Legume vegetables, Ornamental flowers and plants, Pome fruit. It also can be used on Cereal grains, Lucerne, Oilseed, Potatoes, Pulses and Cotton.

ViVUS Armigen is only available through accredited AgBiTech agents.

ViVUS Armigen treated caterpillar vs. untreated

How ViVUS Armigen spreads from one caterpillar to another

Overview

ViVUS Armigen is a highly effective natural baculovirus-based biological control product specifically designed for horticulture.

Higher concentration than ViVUS Max, formulated for horticultural crops.

Used either as a classical insecticide to target economic populations of Helicoverpa, or applied when crops first become attractive to caterpillars, ViVUS introduces a baculovirus that specifically targets Helicoverpa.

The baculovirus multiplies and spreads through the Helicoverpa population. Under optimal conditions, ViVUS Armigen may continuously suppresses the pest without causing flare-ups in other insect populations, and provides substantial reductions in damage caused by sub-threshold numbers of Helicoverpa larvae.

The product contains the nuclear polyhedrosis virus (NPV) of Helicoverpa armigera, from the Australian isolate and Helicoverpa zea (USA) to increase the speed of kill.

Features and benefits

High Concentration Formulation

Reliable formulation, wide compatibility.

International and Australian isolates

Improved field performance.

Produced using Helicoverpa armigera

Better performance against the key Australian pests.

Highly specific to Helicoverpa and Heliothis

No impact on beneficial species.

Targeted control of Helicoverpa

Ideal for Integrated Pest Management.

No residues, short re-entry

Nil withholding period, re-entry when dry on crop.

Naturally occurring biological insecticide

Safe to the environment.

Key points on performance

  • Excellent spray coverage critical to achieve good results.
  • Larvae must ingest the virus to become infected.
  • Apply during warm conditions (25-35°C) when larvae are actively feeding.
  • Peak control at 4 to 9 days after application (faster in warm conditions).
  • Provides between 60 to 90% control depending on coverage, environmental conditions and size of larvae.
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