“We can now actively promote more targeted evaluation including field testing based on the needs andrequirements of potential partners.”
"Diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) is highly invasive and a major global pest of cruciferous vegetables(cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower) and oilseed (canola) crops, costing the world economy US$4-5 billion annually .Despite extensive research, the Diamondback moth remains one of the most difficult crop pests to control, withvarious populations showing resistance to a wide range of insecticides.
Bio-Gene’s study vs. Diamondback moth larvae included two strains of the pest and Flavocide was shown to controlboth strains.
Two-spotted mite (Tetranychus urticae) is a common pest damaging a wide range of vegetable, fruit andornamental crops, often appearing due to excessive insecticide use, where insecticides kill natural control insectsthat are protecting plants. Two-spotted mite is extremely polyphagous, meaning it can feed on many different planttypes, and is also known as a ‘cosmopolitan’ pest due to its prevalence in indoor protected crop conditions as wellas outdoor environments, feeding on individual plant cells and creating extensive leaf, flower and fruit damage."
