Baculoviruses
Targeted Pest Control that Works with Nature
Protect crops, beneficial insects, and pollinators with naturally occurring viruses. Baculoviruses act specifically on target pests using a unique mode of action, reducing populations over time while supporting resistance management and sustainable farming.
Baculoviruses Developed for Local Conditions
Produced in Switzerland and Canada, Andermatt brings almost four decades of expertise in baculovirus development, formulation, and production. As part of the global Andermatt Group, we offer the broadest portfolio of commercially available baculovirus products, with science-based solutions tailored to growers’ needs and local support for agriculture and forestry.
How Baculoviruses Work
Population control happens through a combination of direct mortality, horizontal and vertical transmission, and reduced fitness – effects unique to baculoviruses.
Larvae ingest the virus on treated plant surfaces.
Virus activates in the gut and spreads through larval cells.
Infected larvae stop feeding and die, releasing new virus particles.
Sublethal infections and vertical transmission weaken future pest populations.
Population control happens through a combination of direct mortality, horizontal and vertical transmission, and reduced fitness – effects unique to baculoviruses.
Why Use Baculoviruses?
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Safe & Selective
No residues, non-toxic to humans, animals, or non-target insects.
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Field-ready
Stable storage, rainfast, and tank-mix compatible.
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IPM & Organic-Friendly
Preserves beneficial insects and pollinators.
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Proven Efficacy
Applied at the right time, larvae ingestion ensures strong results.
Application Guidance
Application Aspect
Guidance
When to Apply
Target eggs and early larval stages for maximum impact.
Spray Coverage
Ensure thorough coverage of feeding sites; larvae must ingest the virus.
Optimal Conditions
Apply when pests are actively feeding; evening or low UV periods preferred.
Tank Mix Compatibility
Works with most insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers within pH 5–8.5.
Rainfastness
Once dried on the plant, the product remains effective after rain; frequent lower-rate applications often outperform fewer high-rate sprays.
Baculoviruses for Crop Protection
Baculoviruses provide precise, residue-free control of lepidopteran pests, protecting yields while preserving beneficial insects.
Forestry Baculovirus Solutions
Baculoviruses deliver targeted, environmentally responsible pest management to support healthy forests and sustainable ecosystems.
