Forestry Baculoviruses
Canadian-Manufactured Biological Solutions for Forest Health
Andermatt Canada is a leader in the development and manufacture of baculovirus-based biological insecticides for forestry applications. These highly specific biological solutions help forestry professionals manage destructive forest pests while protecting beneficial insects, wildlife, and the surrounding ecosystem.
As part of the global Andermatt Group, Andermatt Canada contributes to one of the world’s most extensive baculovirus portfolios, combining international expertise with Canadian manufacturing and forestry knowledge. Baculoviruses are naturally occurring insect pathogens that target only specific pest species, making them an important tool for sustainable forest management and integrated pest management (IPM) programs.
As part of the global Andermatt Group, Andermatt Canada contributes to one of the world’s most extensive baculovirus portfolios, combining international expertise with Canadian manufacturing and forestry knowledge. Baculoviruses are naturally occurring insect pathogens that target only specific pest species, making them an important tool for sustainable forest management and integrated pest management (IPM) programs.
Why Baculoviruses?
Highly specific
to target pests
Safe for beneficial insects, pollinators, wildlife, and humans
No
residue concerns
Compatible with IPM and sustainable forestry programs
Supports long-term forest health and ecosystem protection
Proven biological technology backed by decades of research and field use
Manufactured by Andermatt Canada
Andermatt Canada is one of the Andermatt Group’s dedicated baculovirus manufacturing centres. Together with Andermatt Biocontrol Suisse, the company helps produce the broadest commercially available baculovirus portfolio for agriculture and forestry worldwide. With decades of expertise in virus development, formulation, production, and application strategies, Andermatt continues to advance biological solutions for modern pest management.
Forestry Baculovirus Solutions
Abietiv®
Baculovirus insecticide used to reduce balsam fir sawfly populations in forests, conifer plantations, and Christmas trees.
BoVir®
Biological insecticide that provides effective control of spongy moth larvae while reducing feeding damage.
LeContvirus WP®
Highly selective baculovirus insecticide for control of redheaded pine sawfly larvae while preserving beneficial insects.
ᵀᴹBioControl-1
Highly selective baculovirus insecticide for the control of Douglas fir tussock moth in forests, nurseries, seed orchards, and ornamental plantings.
Virtuss®