Journal of the Andermatt Group
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ENTOMOS entomos
2 Sustainable protein from insects: a major committment of Entomos
ANDERMATT BIOVET
3 OXUVAR: A study of dose-response and sugar substitute
4 Control of the red fowl mite by predatory mites
ANDERMATT BIOGARTEN
5 Fruit plants for balcony and terrace
6 Well networked
6 Biological products for the retail market
ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
8 The cyclic mass occurrence of the vole (Arvicola terrestris) and its importance for the control strategy
9 Drosophila suzukii – Experience with biological control IMPRINT 10 Current topics in the Swiss market Andermatt Service AG Andermatt Biocontrol expands its portfolio with Plant Health 14 Stahlermatten 6 Products (PHP), microbial biocontrol and probiotic products 6146 Grossdietwil 15 Andermatt Biocontrol intends to develop three new biocontrol Switzerland products within an EU project BIOCOMES Tel. +41 (0)62 917 51 17 16 Helicoverpa armigera NPV – product in demand against invasive pest Fax +41 (0)62 917 50 06 [email protected] Bring Low Risk Products faster on the EU Market 17 www.service-ag.ch
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The Andermatt Group is growing – not All companies that are already part of only in Switzerland. Important goals the Andermatt Group also present new were also achieved in other coun- findings and developments in this issue tries: Andermatt France and Andermatt of the AG-Journal. do Brasil have been founded and are already highly active. In South Africa, Every part of the group has included its Andermatt Biocontrol is now the major- presentation with details of the respec- ity shareholder of Madumbi Sustainable tive contact persons. Agriculture and was also able to secure the distribution rights for PHP’s innova- On behalf of the Andermatt Group, I tive products outside of Africa by taking wish you interesting reading. a minority stake in this company (see Dr. Martin Andermatt pages 14, 18 – 19, 21). Chairman of the Board Andermatt Holding AG
The Andermatt Group
Andermatt Holding is a family-owned company with consistently growing employee participation. Andermatt Holding
The Andermatt Group aims to find practi- cal biological alternatives to conventional entomos chemical-synthetic pesticides, insecticides, Switzerland Switzerland Switzerland Switzerland Switzerland fertilisers and veterinary drugs and make 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% them available – for healthy food and a healthy environment. GmbH
Germany Andermatt Biocontrol aims to achieve this 100% objective by establishing a network of simi- larly aligned producing and distributing companies. topcat GmbH
Switzerland Germany Netherlands Brazil South Africa Canada France 100% 100% 100% 100% 61% 60% 60%
Austria Germany South Africa Germany 33% 24% 20% 10%
Corporate site in Grossdietwil 2 ENTOMOS www.entomos.ch entomos [email protected] +41 (0)62 917 51 51
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Urs Fanger Tamara Koller Managing Director Customer Service [email protected] [email protected]
Entomos – Insects for Feed, Research and Maggot Debridement Therapy
Sustainable protein from insects: a major committment of Entomos The population of the Earth is expected to reach almost 9 billion by the year 2050. FAO calculations indicate that food production will need to be doubled to be able to feed all these people. Available agricultural area is limited; the fishing grounds are as good as exhausted. This means that there is a dire need for new means of food production. This is where insects offer a promising alternative.
URS FANGER, ENTOMOS
Edible insects have long been a part of of insects for human consumption. In limitations, foresees the feeding of fish human diet, but have not been accepted addition, the company is also engaged with insects. Insects form a rational and in certain societies to this day. More in national research projects investigat- sustainable alternative to current protein than 1900 insect species are consid- ing the suitability of insects for human sources both as livestock fodder as well ered to be edible (FAO, Edible Insects, consumption. as for human consumption. The authori- 2013). Insects are often eaten whole, ties have now recognized this potential however they can easily be processed Resources such as fish meal, fish oil and and are joining expertise supporters, to an alimentary powder. Insect meal soya are becoming scarce and therefore including Entomos, to leverage an adap- can be used in the production of bak- increasing in price. Insects can thus be tation of the legal basis, so that insects ery goods, energy bars or even energy expected to soon play an increasingly can be legally reared and sold for these drinks. Current regulations in both Swit- important role as a substitute source purposes. The ultimate goal remains the zerland and the EU prohibit the distribu- of protein. However their use in live- dependability of insect-based food and tion of insects for food. Entomos, along stock feeding is currently also banned in fodder. with numerous other institutions, is Switzerland and the EU. An exception actively committed to the authorisation to this regulation, albeit with certain
Picture 1: Mealworm muffins are not only pleasing to the eye but also to the palate. ANDERMATT BIOVET 3 www.biovet.ch
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Ralph Schmidgall Elena Disch Roman Erni Managing Director Marketing Animal Health Sales Manager [email protected] [email protected] Apiary Products [email protected]
Dr. Paz Gordon Bettina Setz Rachel Asbach Regulatory Affairs Customer Service, Export Customer Service, Export [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Andermatt BioVet – Animal Health with a Natural Advantage
Varroa control with OXUVAR: A study of dose-response and sugar substitute Oxalic acid has become an indispensible component of an integrated winter treatment concept. Our oxalic acid product was launched under the brand OXUVAR® in the German market in 2006 and in the Swiss market in 2008. It is a two-component product.
ROMAN ERNI, ANDERMATT BIOVET
The application entails mixing oxalic acid and sugar immediately prior to application, which must take place The efficacy of the treatment was calculated as follows: within one month prior to the applica- tion. If the solution is stored at room Count mites and sum up temperature, it reacts to form HMF, ➜ sum of all mites from all treatments = 100% which is toxic for bees. To address this Number of mites from winter treatment situation, Andermatt BioVet has devel- Efficacy [%] = × 100% oped a new oxalic acid product, in Total of all mites from all treatments which the final formulation offers long- term stability, allowing it to be stored for extended periods whilst retaining good efficacy. The solution contain- Content of Thick- Group Efficacy [%] oxalic acid ening size ing the sugar substitute was applied dihydrate agent (colonies) 0 20 40 60 80 100 to brood-free colonies in December 0% PM 6 Ø 20.23% at oxalic acid concentrations of 2.5%, 3.5% and 4.5% respectively. The group 2.5% PM 6 Ø 61.02% size was five colonies and included two reference groups with OXUVAR and a 3.5% PM 7 Ø 83.30% 0% solution respectively. Specialist lit- 3.5% (OXUVAR) Sugar 6 Ø 82.15% erature (Charrière J.-D. et al., 2001) describes oxalic acid concentrations 4.5% PM 5 Ø 74.78% above 4.5% as less tolerable to bees, which explains the limitations stated All groups 30 above. Chart 1: Efficacy of various oxalic acid solutions (PM = Polymer). 4 ANDERMATT BIOVET
The final treatment was carried out after OXUVAR show any statistically signifi- acid content of 3.5% achieved a simi- an interval of four weeks, according to cant variation. The efficacy of the solu- lar effect to OXUVAR, which suggests EMA recommendations for a synthetic tion without active ingredient content that sugar and substitutes have a com- varroacide with a different chemi- is already relatively high at 20%. We parable effect on Varroa. The variance cal substance. The bee mortality was explain this fact with the circumstance with the new solution, however, was recorded for each group. The actual that wetting the bees in itself and the lower than that of OXUVAR. To verify load of the treatment product on the resulting unrest along with the clean- these results, further tests are planned. bees was also measured. No statistically ing reaction can already cause Varroa A chemically stable ready-for-use solu- significant difference in bee mortality mites to be stripped off. As expected, tion enabling simplified product appli- was found among the various concen- the efficacy of the solutions increased cation as well as storage ability for bee- trations. Neither did bee mortality rates with the concentration level, whereas keepers is thus feasible and foreseeable resulting from the application of the dif- concentrations above 3.5% displayed without increasing the risk profile for fering oxalic acid concentrations and no statistically significant change in the bees. the application of thickened water and efficacy. The solution with an oxalic
Control of the red fowl mite by predatory mites The red fowl mite has been developing into an ever-expanding problem in poultry farming during recent years. This has been due in part to an increase in resistivity to treatment by certain specific agents. The red fowl mite is a nocturnal ecto-parasite which weakens its hosts by sucking blood. A high level of infestation leads to restlessness, anemia and a decrease in appetite; an excessive attack even to death. The restitution of a natural equilibrium by means of predatory mites is a relatively new method of control in henhouses.
ELENA DISCH, ANDERMATT BIOVET
Andermatt BioVet has been booking success by deploying the predatory mite Hypoaspis miles against the red fowl mite for several years. Predatory mites belong to the arachnid group and thrive in a species-specific microclimate. In henhouses the main nutritional basis of the predatory mite is the red fowl mite. As predator and prey are approxi- mately the same size, it pursues its prey into the smallest nooks and crannies. In this way a natural equilibrium can be reestablished and the infestation pres- sure by the red fowl mite reduced to a low threshold within a reasonable time- frame. Development of resistance is nat- urally inhibited by the deployment of predatory mites. Picture 1: Androlis, actual size up to 1 mm The Andermatt BioVet assortment now includes two additional species of pred- atory mite: Taurrus and Androlis. These complement each other ideally in their fowl mite. This predatory mite prefers to before the first red fowl mite is detected differing microclimate preferences in devour the red fowl mite in its juvenile in the spring. Predatory mites should the henhouse. They are ideally suited to stadium. Its preferred habitat is in the have preferrence over acaricides as long deployment throughout the year. Taur- humid areas such as under the drink- as the infestation level is low to medium. rus is rather small having a diameter of ing trough or close to the droppings of Our consultants will be pleased to help 0.8 mm. It thrives on all stadia of the the fowl. develop a custom deployment plan in red fowl mite. As Taurrus also quenches dialog with the poultry farmer, taking its thirst by means of the red fowl mite, Predatory mites should always be the specific situation including size, it is also ideally suited to protect the released at an early stage, before a type and infestation level of the flock dryer areas of the henhouse. Androlis large population of red fowl mites can into consideration. The aim is a long- is an active hunter characterised by its emerge. The balance can be readjusted term decimation of the red fowl mite swift movements in pursuit of the red to a natural level by deploying them population. ANDERMATT BIOGARTEN 5 www.biogarten.ch
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Andermatt Biogarten – Products for House and Garden
Fruit plants for balcony and terrace A tasty snack of freshly plucked fruit or sweet berries is always tempting. But what if there is no space available for one’s own orchard? No problem, because dwarf fruit plants can be cultivated in tubs and pots on the balcony or terrace.
SANDRA PABST, ANDERMATT BIOGARTEN
Limited space does not necessarily pre- Space-saving pillars slight width, they tend to be very fruitful. clude freshly plucked fruit and sweet Fruit trees in pillar form are also well In addition to various apple and pear berries. Dwarf fruit plants, also known suited for culture in pots. Trees in pil- varieties, dwarf plum and cherry trees as mini fruit, have been specifically lar form only have a few short side are now available in pillar form. selected by plant breeders for pot cul- branches. Their slim stature enables ture. In addition to the already popular them to thrive in a limited space mak- Numerous further plants for one’s deli- sorts such as nectarines and apricots, ing them particularly well suited to cul- cacy garden on the balcony are avail- others such as apples, pears, cherries tivation on a balcony or terrace. Futher able from Andermatt Biogarten. These and almonds have now become avail- options include small gardens or as an include kiwis, figs, strawberries, blueber- able as dwarf fruit trees. original type of hedge. Despite their ries and more – all in organic quality.
Picture 1: Blossoming almond tree 6 ANDERMATT BIOGARTEN
Well networked Hardly any other means for plant protection has such a broad impact as a culture net – and this is equally effective whilst protecting beneficial insects and remaining residue-free and harmless to health – for years on end. Nevertheless, such nets are still rarely seen in garden plots. Reason enough for a small plea in favour of more “networking”.
JUDITH LADNER CALLIPARI, ANDERMATT BIOGARTEN
Loosely applied over the bed immedi- certain degree of protection against hail ately after sowing or planting and thor- damage. Wherever a suitable attach- oughly secured with stones or pegs, a ment is possible, nets also protect berry culture net keeps many a pest away. It is bushes and vines. most commonly used against vegetable pests. Nets hold many species of vegeta- To make sure that birds and hedgehogs ble flies at bay, as well as harmful cat- cannot become entangled in the net, the erpillars but also fleas, beetles, aphids mesh should be fine, soft and well ten- and white flies. sioned and affixed all the way down to the ground without leaving any open- A light, handy and fine-mesh net (with ings. Any remaining ends should be tied 0.85 mm mesh) is the FILBIO cul- into the inside as a roll. In the home gar- ture protection net from Andermatt den, where usually only very few vines Biogarten. Its size of 5 m × 2.2 m are to be found, individual bunches (16 × 7 ft) is ideal for garden beds. The of grapes can be protected by means soft tissue made of elastic polyamide of the practical grape protection bags. adapts to the plants as they grow. The Even the spotted-wing drosophila, a net is permeable to air, light but also recent and problematic pest, is retained rain and watering. The impact of falling “out of the way” by either a well-closed Picture 1: Grape protection bags are easily affixed and provide 100% protection against drops is automatically retarded thereby FILBIO net or by grape protection damage by birds, wasps and spotted-wing reducing silting. FILIBO even provides a bags. drosophila.
Biological products for the retail market An ideal assortment for all garden centres.
RALPH SCHWARZ, ANDERMATT BIOGARTEN
The extermination of bees, water pol- insects is on offer. Beneficial insects are lution by pesticides, etc. have become considered to be the most natural and omnipresent topics in today’s media. environmentally friendly solution for For that reason, it is ever more impor- biological plant protection in the gar- tant for retailers to differentiate them- den. But it is not only in the garden that selves from their competitors by offering biological solutions are appropriate. their customers solutions which do not Andermatt Biogarten’s “houshold range” burden the environment. The range of Linea Casa also facilitates a natural way plant protection products provided by of combatting pests in the home. Andermatt Biogarten enables retailers to offer a comprehensive assortment of In 2014, Andermatt Biogarten devel- suitable products. oped a consultancy position in order to better assist the growing needs of our Andermatt Biogarten’s retail assortment retail clients. Manuel Weber, is now at has been expanded in recent years. The the disposal of our clients for product latest products include, for example, the consultation, including on-site prod- winter spray fluid Rappol, or the practi- uct training sessions, as well as product cal grape protection bags to keep wasps problem resolution. Through these ser- and birds at bay as well as protecting the vices provided by Andermatt Biogarten, grapes from the spotted-wing drosophila retailers are now provided optimal assis- (Drosophila suzukii). tance and support while searching for the most effective and environmentally In addition to actual plant protection friendly way to combat garden pests, products, a unique range of beneficial both inside and outside the home. Picture 1: Point of sale support for retailers ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL 7 www.biocontrol.ch
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Your contact persons Marketing Switzerland:
Daniel Zingg Martin Günter Samuel Stüssi Managing Director Marketing Director Consultant Vegetable-growing, [email protected] Switzerland, Consultant Ornemental Plants, Indoor Viticulture, Arable Crops Cultures, Botanical Gardens, [email protected] Berries, Beneficials [email protected]
Bertrand Gentizon Esther Manser Silke Süsse Consultant Fruit-growing, Consultant Rodent Control Sales Manager Horticulture [email protected] East Switzerland [email protected] [email protected]
Marco Arn Richard Pellissier Lionel Lo Brutto Sales Manager Sales Manager Sales Manager Western Switzerland Valais Western Switzerland [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Toni Ruprecht Margrit Fessler Irene Bremgartner Consultant Ornemental Office Office Plant Production [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Andermatt Biocontrol – Plant Protection for Professionals
SILKE SÜSSE
ESTHER MANSER
SAMUEL STÜSSI
BERTRAND GENTIZON
MARTIN GÜNTER
MARCO ARN
LIONEL LO BRUTTO
RICHARD PELLISSIER
LIONEL LO BRUTTO 8 ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
The cyclic mass occurrence of the vole (Arvicola terrestris) and its importance for the control strategy Cyclic proliferation of vole regularly causes major losses in forage production and severe damage in specialty crops such as orchards. The phenomenon has been known for decades. This knowledge needs to be incorporated in a successful strategy for mouse control.
ESTHER MANSER, ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
The biological data on vole (Arvicola terrestris), illustrates the enormous increase potential: sexually mature at 8 weeks, 4 – 5 pups per litter, up to 5 litters per year, even more with mild autumn weather. If ample nourishment is available, the weather warm and dry and the habitat provides sufficient pro- tection from predators, a single pair of voles can procreate massively within only a few months. Ideal habitats are permanent meadows; farmland is less attractive. Furthermore, the cleared Swiss cultural landscape is typically lacking in linked structural elements such as hedges, herbaceous vegetation, coppices, groups of trees etc. Little shel- ter is available to the natural predators Picture 1: Vole trapped by TOPCAT. of the vole (weasel, ermine). The same can be said about the lack of perches for birds of prey, owls etc. The combination of these factors can lead to an explosive growth in the population. This is evident of available nourishment, increasing proved to be valuable contributions. In in the chart 1 as an extremely steep and incidence of parasites and / or disease, the case of particularly valuable cul- rapid rise (a peak shaped development). a crowding effect, climatic influences tures, immigration of mice can be lim- Above a level of 300 mice per hectare etc. ited by the erection of a STANDBY vole (120 per acre) there is a real risk of fence. A general collapse of the popula- complete failure of the useable farm- The AGFF takes an annual census of the tion was observed in most areas during ing area. However, if a vole population degree of vole infestation in selected the 2013/2014 season but the next mass can steadily be kept at a lower level by plots. This clearly shows regional stag- occurrence is sure to be “just around the means of such countermeasures as the nation, increase or decrease of the pop- corner“. In order to preclude the peak- TOPCAT vole trap, the rise of damage ulations. It is important to note that the shaped development described above, to such an extent can be prevented. infestation can vary greatly at the plot it is of prime importance that avail- The population develops along a bell- level. Fundamental to all reduction able countermeasures be assessed in shaped curve. The cause of collapse strategies is the combination of meas- advance. At the first signs of vole infes- on reaching a peak value is currently ures taken. Management as mowing tation, it becomes imperative to begin not well understood. The assumption pasture, keeping the grass short, erec- immediate and systematic implemen- is that multiple influences lead to this tion of perches for birds of prey and tation of direct countermeasures using effect; possible factors include a lack niches for small predators etc. have all traps (TOPCAT).
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Chart 1: Peak- and bell-shaped development cycles of the vole. Source: Information sheet U6 and website of AGFF (Arbeitsgemeinschaft zur Förderung des Futterbaues, Schweiz / Swiss association for the promotion of fodder cultivation) ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL 9
Drosophila suzukii – Experience with biological control Andermatt Biocontrol has been working on biological solutions to control the Spotted Wing Dros- ophila (SWD) since its first appearance in Switzerland in 2011. Recent experience and insights (as of mid October 2014) are summarized below.
SAMUEL STÜSSI / MARTIN GÜNTER, ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
Crop protection nets – an option for soft fruit In recent years it has become common practice to drench young cherry plants in order to prevent intrusion by the Euro- pean Cherry Fruit Fly. This approach is also being pursued against the SWD. We have gained preliminary experience in this respect at a blueberry plantation in Ticino. The following points should Untreated control be noted: 32 SWD / 500 berries
–– Mesh size: Primarily as small a mesh size as possible should be selected (0.8 mm). This would, however, entail a strong influence on the internal microclimate (by reduc- COMBI-PROTEC + SPINTOR tion of air exchange along with an 1 SWD / 500 berries increase in both temperature and humidity) favouring an increase in fungal infection among other prob-
lems. We consider 0.8 × 1.7 mm to m 25 be a reasonable compromise.
–– Net type: Knitted nets (e. g. FILBIO) Chart 1: Arrangement and results of a test against the Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) on vines are a little more expensive than their in Riehen. Random sampling of 500 outwardly healthy berries each from the treated plot and woven counterparts but do have the untreated control plot. As a final evaluation after seven treatments at weekly intervals with advantage that changes in mesh size 1 liter / ha COMBI-PROTEC with the addition of 5 ml / ha SPINTOR. The count shows clearly identified SWDs after incubating the berries for 13 days in a cage at 20 – 25 °C. are prevented. Such changes would present undesirable openings for the SWD.
–– Installation: The SWD is highly emergency situation. Very little was yet is pursuing this approach with the mobile. Entry points for equipment known about the efficacy of the vari- lure product COMBI-PROTEC®. A test and personnel must be arranged ous active ingredients against the SWD. application was undertaken on vines with very careful consideration. Spinosad and pyrethrum proved able to in Riehen (Basel). Starting early in It remains to be seen whether the diminish the populations of SWD. In the August with intervals of one week, use of double door sluices can be case of natural pyrethrum this was not the vines were treated seven times recommendable. necessarily to be expected, owing to its using a concentration of one litre of very short action period. The first expe- COMBI-PROTEC per hectare as a lure Mass trapping has its limits riences did however show that system- plus 5 ml/ha of SPINTOR® (Spray mix- An assessment of the trap efficiency atic deployment in the evening hours ture: 20 l/ha). The trials resulted in reduc- showed no significant changes since (preferably followed by a repeat appli- tions of fruit fly larvae in grapes from the previous year. Apart from the attrac- cation four to five days later) produces the treated area. In the final analysis, tiveness of the lure, the amount evapo- good results. Due to the risk of residue the SWD infestation on the non-treated rated is the major contributor to the effi- (spinosad) and undesirable side effects area amounted to 32 clearly identified ciency of a trap. Large trap cases (e. g. on beneficial organisms (both spino- SWD per 500 grape berries compared DROSOTRAP) catch up to five times sad and pyrethrum), the deployment of to only one SWD per 500 berries in the more SWD than small traps. In our insecticides is generally to be assessed treated areas. An early start with the first experience, gained during the past year, with reservation. application and then repeats each week traps alone would be inadequate to con- seem to be crucial. COMBI-PROTEC’s trol SWD in cases of heavy infestation. “Attract and kill” – a feasible and ele- clear advantages with respect to resi- gant solution dues and side effects in addition to Direct control with insecticides “Attract and kill” methods, whereby the its proven efficacy make it a solution The extraordinary situation encoun- amount of insecticide per unit area is option to be taken seriously. General tered this year led many producers greatly reduced and it is applied along- application will probably require fur- (especially during the autumn vin- side the actual plantation, represents an ther assessment of strategies suited to tage) to deploy insecticides in such an elegant solution. Andermatt Biocontrol different cultures. 10 ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
Current topics in the Swiss market
VITISAN in comparison with ARMICARB against apple scab and sooty blotch BERTRAND GENTIZON, ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
In time for the 2014 season, VITISAN® sulphur, display comparably good effect of VITISAN against sooty blotch (99.6% potassium bicarbonate) received properties against fruit scab. Success in infestation. Where the infestation level Swiss approval as a pesticide for use in the control of fruit scab by the use of was lower (Thurgau), all three treatment orchards. In Germany, VITISAN has bicarbonates depends to a great extent methods were equally efficient. Here a been successfully incorporated in dis- on the degree of the primary infection BIOFA COCANA additive hardly aug- ease management for a number of years. as well as the timing and frequency of ments the effect at all. Under these In contrast to Switzerland, however, treatment. circumstances, bicarbonate alone ARMICARB® (85% potassium bicarbo- (VITISAN) is able to keep the disease in nate and 15% formulation substances) Sooty blotch check just as well as ARMICARB. had not yet been approved there. Ques- The following three treatment proce- tions on possible differences in efficacy dures were compared in two field tri- Phytotoxicity between the two products soon arose als, one each in the cantons of Berne One advantage of VITISAN is its inher- among Swiss fruit growers and consult- and Thurgau: VITISAN, VITISAN with ently low risk of causing phytotoxicity ants. On the one hand, the economical, BIOFA COCANA® and ARMICARB on leaves or fruits. A mixture additive, pure potassium bicarbonate product as well as an untreated control. In all wetting sulphur, is already common in VITISAN and on the other the formu- three cases, Stulln wettable sulpher fruit growing circles. The options of a lated product ARMICARB. This first sea- was added to the bicarbonate com- targeted combination using surficant son, with a very rainy summer, enabled pounds. There was strong sooty blotch additives, such as soaps, or other active first comparative data to be collected and infestation at the Berne site and moder- agents against the sooty blotch patho- evaluated under Swiss conditions, thus ate infestation at the Thurgau site. The gen prove to be greater with VITISAN providing a preliminary indication of the assessments revealed that no significant than with products which are already two products’ respective properties. differences were discernable in the case enhanced with wetting or adhesive of high sooty blotch infestation (Berne), agents, such as ARMICARB. In the case Scab whereby ARMICARB did tend to have of a strategy stipulating frequent appli- Good results against scurf were attained slightly better performance than VITISAN cation of potassium bicarbonate, this at sites where VITISAN was used alone and VITISAN with BIOFA COCANA should not be applied to dry leaves, if or in comparison with ARMICARB. respectively. Measurements in Germany at all possible. The risk of phytotoxicity VITISAN and ARMICARB, both used suggested that the addition of wetting would thereby be augmented for both in conjunction with Stulln wettable and/or adhesive agents increases the products.
Mating Disruption advancing further MARTIN GÜNTER, ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
The use of Mating Disruption (MD) to two years (Soral, Jussy, Meinier, Darda- into a further expansive area – Klett- control the grape berry moth became gny and Malval). The two large contigu- gauregion canton Schaffhausen – dur- well established as a standard proce- ous wine growing areas in the canton ing 2015. We estimate the portion of dure in suitable wine producing areas of Grisons and along extensive stretches the Swiss wine producing area then during the last 15 years. There are now of the Lake of Biel shoreland – both covered by MD to reach about 65% only a few areas in the cantons of Valais highly suited to the use of MD – were or 9700 ha (24 000 ac). This confirms and Vaud where MD is not yet wide- the main areas of expansion in the Ger- MD as by far the most succesful bio- spread. Various regions in the canton man speaking part of the country. It is logical method currently deployed in of Geneva were added within the last planned to re-introduce this method Switzerland.
Picture 1: Confusion techniques have been in use along the Lake of Biel shoreland since 2014. ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL 11
Biological Botrytis Control MARTIN GÜNTER, ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
Andermatt Biocontrol has been concen- specific year. For this reason, the gen- practice of refraining from crop protec- trating on biological means of control- eration of consistent data has hitherto tion in viticulture after August 15th pre- ling botrytis in viticulture for a number been a challenge. In addition there has vented any additional benefit from such of years and investing relatively great rarely been sufficient botrytis infestation a residue-free antagonist during the rip- outlay in this project. Various antago- in recent years to facilitate an evalua- ening phase. For this reason, Andermatt nists have been tested in a number of tion. Promising results were partly fol- Biocontrol has not yet included this both internal tests as well as externally lowed by results which were difficult to product in its assortment. We are still comissioned ones. The battle against interpret. The amount of data gathered, endeavouring to demonstrate such ben- the vine botrytis is complex in nature not only from Switzerland but also from efits during the ripening phase by further because the cause of the final dam- regions just across the border, did how- experiments, be it for biological or con- age may have occurred at any stage ever prove to be sufficient to enable a ventional strategies, for example during between blossoming and full maturity permit with partial effect to be issued persistently humid conditions. This evi- of the fruit, therefore taking on any of last winter for the product BOTECTOR® dence will be a prerequisite to enable a whole range of appearances depend- on the basis of the yeast strain Aureoba- restrictions inherent in the current per- ing on the weather conditions in the sidium pullulans. The typical Swiss mit process to be eased.
Benefits of TOPSNAP indoor mousetrap from the users’ perspective ESTHER MANSER, ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
The TOPSNAP indoor mousetrap entered the Swiss market in autumn 2012. A summary of customer feed- back over the past two years provides insight into the trap’s benefits which are perceived to be of particular importance by customers.
Not surprisingly, the number of mice caught and the operation time-frame for successful capture are the primary considerations, followed closely by the safety aspects. The TOPSNAP proved to be convincing by virtue of its safety for SWIS SM ADMADEE children and pets as well as its appli- Picture 1: Curiosity, the need for shelter as well as bait entice mice to venture inside a TOPSNAP. cation without poisonous bait. Among Inside the case, their stepping on the trigger plate releases the mechanical striker bar. other things, the option of safe use in small animal enclosures, e.g. in chicken coops, was high on the list. Further aspects percieved to be worthy of men- quarters. The latter was also encour- The high quality materials and Swiss tion included the display system show- aged by the subtle design of the hous- manufacture were reported as addi- ing a successful capture, the simple ing. A pleasing extended application on tional criteria for certain clients’ selec- operation of the trap, the very good catch the initiative of various customers was tion of this trap. Likewise, the company quota without the use of bait, the lack of its use against field mice. These report Andermatt Biocontrol is perceived to be visual or physical contact with the dead considerable capture results and addi- a reliable provider of proven solutions, mouse as well as the reduced inhibition tionally appreciate that crows or birds therefore laying a basis for trust in the threshold for use of the trap within living of prey are not able to abduct the trap. product.
Consulting services for ornamental plant production MARTIN GÜNTER, ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
As of 2015, Andermatt Biocontrol will a degree in horticulture from ZHAW Baden, Germany, which has been offer- offer an integrated production consult- (Zurich University of Applied Sciences) ing a consulting service for a number ing service for ornamental plant culti- in Wädenswil. This furnishes him with of years. This enables us to provide a vators. To this end, a new position was the necessary skill-set for such con- broad-based in-depth integrated con- created, which has been served by sultation services. For any additional sulting service right from the start. Inter- Toni Ruprecht since August 2014. Toni know-how and experience as it may ested persons are kindly invited to con- Ruprecht is a certified Gardner special- be needed, he is equipped to access tact us. ised in ornamental plants and carries the network of specialists in Northern 12 ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
Harmful bugs in greenhouse crops SAMUEL STÜSSI, ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
Bug damage has been increasing signifi- their efficacy and possible response of a multiple dosage strategy, because cantly in recent years. The most vulner- strategies to early catches. The range of repeated application involves limited able greenhouse crops are eggplants, available curative plant protection meas- tolerance for beneficial organisms. Syn- cucumbers, peppers and strawberries. ures is however limited. Possible bio- thetic ingredients offer no advantage as New pheromone traps facilitate early logical agents for controlling the bugs long intermediate periods are required detection. The sexual attractants lure include NEEMAZAL®-T/S, SPINTOR® following the application of neonicoti- males of Lygus rugulipennis and Lygo- and PYRETHRUM FS. These products noids or pyretroids before useful organ- coris pabulinus. We are currently testing are difficult to include as components isms can be redeployed.
Feeding predatory mite populations with pollen SAMUEL STÜSSI, ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
Predatory mites are an important com- the results were inconclusive and the ponent of integrated biological pest cost of the additional pollen was con- control in the covered cultivation of ber- sidered to be prohibitive. Our partner ries, vegetables and ornamental plants. Biobest introduced the “Nutrimite“ sys- Some species are known to breed bet- tem this spring. A specifically designed ter if they have access to an additional nebuliser is used to spread typha-pol- supply of pollen. In the case of hot pep- len over a culture in a fortnightly cycle. pers, the constant supply of pollen in This is an ideal pollen type because it the blossoms is sufficient to enable one promotes Amblyseius species whilst or two releases of Amblyseius swirskii simultaneously proving unattractive to establish a stable population. In cul- for pests (thrips). Preliminary experi- tures with no or only a limited pollen ence gained with strawberry, cucum- supply (e. g. cucumbers) the release of ber and rose cultures turned out to be predatory mites needs to be repeated at promising. We registered a significant regular intervals. Preliminary tests with increase in the population of preda- augmented pollen feeding were under- tory mites due to the feeding with taken in conjunction with Agroscope pollen compared with the standard Picture 1: Application of typha pollen to feed Conthey five years ago. At the time, method. predatory mites.
European Corn Borer – large-scale application of Trichogramma MARTIN GÜNTER, ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
The European Corn Borer (ECB) has larva per stalk can be observed. An effi- all maize plantations in the vicinity of spread further than ever before owing cacy of 70% on the larva infestation in Mathod (canton Vaud) were treated to the mild climatic conditions of such a case has a smaller effect on the using parasitic wasps (25 – 30 hec- recent years along with an increase in stalk infestation so that the efficiency tares or 60 – 75 acres of maize). These ploughless farming, and now is caus- observed solely on the percentage on areas were scored for infestation each ing increasingly serious damage. The the stalks can turn out to be much lower. autumn and compared with untreated strong growth in populations affecting The effect with chemical agents is no fields in the neighbouring community western Switzerland, partly influenced better. Valeyres-sous-Rances. A preliminary by farmers questioning the efficacy of assessment is encouraging and seems biological control by trichogramma Control of the ECB with parasitic wasps to confirm that a large-scale coordi- wasps, led to the first exceptional per- should be addressed in as wide an area nated deployment of trichogramma is mits for insecticide deployment being as possible to ensure a sustainable able to reduce the population of ECB issued. reduction of the pest population. With within two to four years and keep it in the aim of testing this strategy, a group check. The trial is to be continued in Countless official and in-house tests was formed in 2012 uniting special- order to monitor further developments demonstrated and confirmed an efficacy ists from the Vaud Plant Protection Ser- in the population. of around 70% in the use of this benefi- vice, Agroscope Changins, the Federal cial insect. On the other hand, infesta- Office for Agriculture (BLW) along with At this juncture we would like to express tion by ECB was often underestimated the companies Omya and Andermatt our gratitude to all participants for the and the initiation of countermeasures Biocontrol to conduct a joint large-scale highly constructive cooperation among were therefore delayed. In the case of a experiment lasting for at least three to companies, consultants, authorities and large initial population, more than one four years. During the past three years, researchers. ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL 13 www.biocontrol.ch
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Andermatt Biocontrol – Plant Protection for Professionals
Allocation of the individual countries:
ALEX MEIER
PHILIP KESSLER
IRIS KRAAZ
RETO FLÜCKIGER
GISELA BRAND
SIMON FLEISCHLI
DEBORAH BRITSCHGI
JOB VACANCY 14 ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
Andermatt Biocontrol expands its portfolio with Plant Health Products (PHP), microbial biocontrol and probiotic products The South African company, Plant Health Products (Pty) Ltd (PHP), researches and manufactures microbes (fungi, bacteria or viruses) for crop production. All products are based on sound science, aiming to produce effective and easy-to-use solutions, suitable for conventional and organic farming. Andermatt Biocontrol is happy to be the new and exclusive world-wide distributor (excluding the Sub- Saharan region) of PHP products.
RETO FLÜCKIGER, ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
The History of Plant Health Products The concept of Plant Health Products Increase above control [%] (Pty) Ltd (PHP) was initiated in 1998 by Professor Mark Laing and Dr. Mike 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Morris. Mark Laing had developed, in ECO-T 10 years of research at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, a ready-to-be com- RHIZOBIUM mercialized Trichoderma harzianum fungus for the control of crop diseases. ECO-T + RHIZOBIUM Mike Morris had worked for 25 years leading a governmental biocontrol research programme. Thus the forma- Chart 1: Effect of microbial treatments on Soybean yield. tion of PHP was a union of the knowl- edge and expertise of these two experi- enced scientists. the University of KwaZulu-Natal and potatoes, vegetables, turf and nursery ECO-T and ECO-77, based on two dif- other research partners, has a strong crops. The application method depends ferent Trichoderma harzianum strains, research programme and pipeline of on the crop type. Generally, seed treat- were the first two products registered potential new products. ment is recommended for field crops, by PHP for plant disease control. After while drenching is the best method the development of two insect control Trichoderma and Rhizobium Products to use in nurseries. ECO-RHIZ SOYA products, PHP succeeded, in recent So far ECO-T and ECO-RHIZ SOYA are utilises a very strong nitrogen-fixing years, in the development and produc- the most successfully marketed prod- Bradyrhizobium japonicum strain. tion of efficient nitrogen-fixing rhizo- ucts. ECO-T contains a potent Tricho- ECO-RHIZ SOYA replaces N fertilizer bium products for the use in legume derma strain, which grows on roots, applications as well as significantly crops like soya. In the South African enhancing plant growth and inhibiting increasing yields and improving crop market all products are successfully harmful soilborne diseases (Picture 1). uniformity. The combination of both marketed by Andermatt Biocontrol’s In recent years very promising results products as a seed dressing has become, strong partner Madumbi Sustainable have been recorded on numerous crops a very favourable strategy to increase Agriculture. PHP, in collaboration with including maize, wheat, soybeans, soya yield in South Africa (Chart 1).
Untreated ECO-T control ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL ACQUIRED 20% OF PLANT HEALTH PRODUCTS LTD (PHP)
Based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, PHP is a specialist in the development and production of microbial biocontrol agents and probiotics. With the acquisition of the shares, Andermatt Biocontrol took over the exclusive worldwide distribution of PHP products with exception of the Sub-Saharan market. This opportunity allows Andermatt Biocontrol together with the already established RHIZOVITAL® 42 to create and market a new segment of high quality biostimulants and bioinoculants.
PHPs most promising products: ECO-T: Trichoderma harzianum strain kd; plant growth stimulation and root disease control ECO-77: Trichoderma harzianum strain B77; Botrytis control, pruning wound protection and protection against Eutypa on grapevines ECO-RHIZ SOYA: N²-fixing rhizobium; bioinoculant for Soya production Picture 1: Chrysanthemum cuttings 24 hours ECO-RHIZ LUCERNE: N -fixing rhizobium; bioinoculant for Lucerne production after cutting and planting out. ECO-T treated ² plant tissues show obvious increased plant ECO-BB: Beauveria bassiana; whitefly and red spider mite control vigour. ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL 15
Andermatt Biocontrol intends to develop three new biocontrol products within an EU project BIOCOMES The objective of BIOCOMES is to develop new biological control agents (BCAs) for key markets in European agriculture and forestry.
DANIEL ZINGG / FRANZ BOLLHALDER, ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
Andermatt Biocontrol intends to develop task of Andermatt Biocontrol in part- showed promising preliminary results three BCAs within this four year project: nership with Julius Kühn-Institut (Ger- related to cell density. The next step will A baculovirus product for the control of many), Public University of Navarre be a test production of baculoviruses the two pest species tomato, pinworm (Spain), CBC (Italy) and Hellafarm and corresponding virulence lab test- (Tuta absoluta) and potato tuber moth (Greece) to develop a baculovirus with ing. In parallel LdMNPV virus isolates (Phthorimaea operculella); an in-vitro proven efficacy against Tuta absoluta. produced in-vivo are being tested in the produced baculovirus product for the To this end, viruses from soil samples field by Instytut Badawczy Lesnictwa control of gypsy moth (Lymantria dis- of tomato and potato fields are isolated (Poland) to determine the isolate with par); and a beneficial insect for the con- and then selected for virulence. Prelimi- highest virulence and the required dose trol of cabbage moth (Mamestra brassi- nary successful isolation of virus strains rate. cae). Early progress is promising. has already been achieved. But further selection for virulence will be needed Telenomus sp. for the control of Background to develop an economically interesting Mamestra brassicae BIOCOMES combines the expertise of product. The Research Institute of Organic Agri- 10 industrial SME partners, three larger culture (FiBL, Switzerland) found a para- industrial partners and 14 research In-vitro production of Lymantria dispar sitic wasp Telenomus sp. which showed partners. The consortium has the goal nucleopolyhedrovirus (LdMNPV) a good parasitism of Mamestra brassi- to develop 11 new BCAs by 2017, Although pharmaceutical use of geneti- cae in preliminary field trials.Andermatt three of them developed by Andermatt cally modified baculoviruses from cell Biocontrol is to develop mass rearing of Biocontrol in collaboration with vari- culture (in-vitro) production is well the parasitic wasp, whereas FiBL will ous research partners. This is a chal- established, all commercially availa- evaluate the application timing, inter- lenging task as formulation develop- ble baculovirus products for pest con- vals and appropriate quantities of Tel- ment and registration preparation are trol are still produced on living host enomus sp. to be released. The rear- to be included. insects (in-vivo production). The main ing of various potential hosts for mass challenges of in-vitro production are rearing has already been successfully Tuta absoluta baculovirus development high costs as well as the difficulty of established. Effective baculoviruses against tomato consistent virulence of the baculo- pinworm are not yet known, but a cer- virus produced. However, a test sys- Acknowledgement tain virulence of Phthorimaea opercu- tem with a Lymantria dispar cell line We would like to thank all our partners lella granulovirus (PhopGV) has already by the project partner Zurich Univer- for the good collaboration during the been reported in the literature. It is the sity of Applied Sciences (Switzerland), first project year.
Picture 1: Larva of the gypsy moth Lymantria dispar. 16 ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
Helicoverpa armigera NPV – product in demand against invasive pest Brazilian soybean growers are upset: The recently introduced pest Helicoverpa armigera caused severe losses in several soybean production areas. Andermatt Biocontrol’s Helicoverpa armigera Nucleopoly- hedrovirus (HaNPV) became a product in demand for the sustainable control of this devastating pest.
GISELA BRAND, ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
Alien caterpillar on its way to the Americas In 2013, the cotton bollworm Helicov- erpa armigera was officially reported in Brazil for the first time. The pest has been of great importance in many crops throughout Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia, but, until now, has been regarded as a quarantine pest in the New World. Native Helicoverpa species such as Helicoverpa zea and Helicov- erpa virescens show a great similarity to Helicoverpa armigera but have never been associated with such extensive agricultural damage.
HaNPV as a selective product for inte- grated strategies Helicoverpa has caused economic losses of several billion dollars in Bra- zil. Large-scale, often homogeneous structures of agricultural landscapes enhance the risk of further spread. Not surprisingly, neighboring countries have also reported first incidences ofHelicov - Picture 1: Helicoverpa larva cause severe damage on soybean foliage. erpa armigera. High mobility and fecun- dity, extremely polyphageous behavior and the year round presence in tropi- cal climates contribute to the enor- mous damaging potential of this pest. In Brazil, the efficacy of several con- Biocontrol’s Helicoverpa product. Since few months around 60 additional peo- ventional insecticides has proved to be then, Andermatt Biocontrol is in close ple were employed, infrastructure was insufficient against Helicoverpa armig- contact with several distribution com- expanded and production was scaled- era. The development of resistance has panies in order to achieve maximum up one hundred-fold. Now, HaNPV is already been constraining the control of market coverage. the product with the highest produc- the cotton bollworm in the Old World. tion volume in the company. In order Its uncontrolled spread in the Ameri- Restructuring and Upscaling in Gross- to secure long term sales of the product, cas can only be hindered by consistent dietwil negotiations with potential partners out- and integrated management of this pest. Due to the huge demand from Brazil, side Brazil are under way and Andermatt Brazilian authorities approved temporal Andermatt Biocontrol decided to upscale Biocontrol is facing the future with emergency registration of Andermatt HaNPV production. In the course of confidence.
HELICOVEX = BOLLDEX = VERPAVEX = DIPLOMATA
The larvicide is based on a naturally occurring Helicoverpa armigera nucleopolyhedrovi- rus (HaNPV). Its alternative mode of action, the effect of sustainable population reduction and the preservation of natural antagonists make HaNPV an efficient and selective con- trol and resistance management tool against Helicoverpa spp. Due to the high demand and specific market requirements, different trademarks have been registered for the same product: HELICOVEX® (div. countries), BOLLDEX® (South Africa), VERPAVEX® (Brazil), and DIPLOMATA® (Brazil, trademark owner Koppert do Brazil). ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL 17
Bring Low Risk Products faster on the EU Market Microbial plant protection products often have a limited market potential. Although they are often low risk products, the registration processes are still too long and too expensive. A green track pro- cedure is proposed.
PHILIP KESSLER, ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL
Public interest and need by the farmer combined with the reduced return of the evaluation within the forecasted There is a common consensus to make investment due to a restricted market 120 days. plant protection safer within the Euro- potential, will make it impossible for pean Union, by excluding old highly companies to re-invest in new products, Proposal for a green track toxic products from the market and and might even endanger the survival of Plant protection products that fulfil substitute them with less or non-toxic SMEs. A faster market access for these the criteria for low risk according to products. In addition, the consumers products could mitigate this situation to 1107/2009 should be granted an imme- demand for a low or non-residue food. some extent. diate conditional product authorisa- Low risk products, particularly micro- tion based on the conclusion of an ini- bial plant protection products, offer Low risk category under 1107/2009 tial evaluation of the active substance good and safe alternatives and give the The new EU Regulation 1107/2009 (“green track”, see Chart 1). A condi- possibility that plant protection meas- includes a particular procedure for the tional product authorisation allows that ures can comply with the requirements evaluation of plant protection products these products can be made available to of the Sustainable Use Directive. There- containing active substances of low risk. the growers to a limited extent, until the fore, farmers should get quick access to Unfortunately, low risk criteria have not full risk assessment has been completed. such products. been defined for microbial active sub- stances and are still under discussion. Such a procedure, which has been actu- Needs by the Industry 1107/2009 includes a longer authori- ally implemented to a certain extent pre- Microbial plant protection products sation of the active substance (up to viously under the old EU Directive, shall often have a smaller host range which 15 years) as well as a faster evaluation be proposed by IBMA (International makes them safer in terms of toxicology for low risk products (within 120 days). Biocontrol Manufacturers’ Association) and ecotoxicology. On the other hand, However, these incentives will only be to the EU Commission for its review a small host range may limit the mar- granted after the full assessment of the programme of 1107/2009 in 2015. The ket potential. The investment to com- active substance. Especially this period implementation of an early conditional pile a complete data package is high of the registration procedure was heav- product authorisation for low risk prod- and the registration process is long ily delayed in the past. Furthermore, ucts should also be discussed for other and often unpredictable. These facts, authorities often are unable to complete markets than the EU.
Conditional product registration for Low Risk Products
Definitive Authorisation 15 years
CC RMS EFSA COM zRMS MS
4 months Up to 40 months 4 months and more
Active substance Product
Chart 1: Proposed Green Track: Plant protection products that fulfil the criteria for low risk should be granted an immediate conditional product authorisation based on the conclusion of an initial evaluation of the active substance by the Rapporteur Member State (RMS) at completeness check (CC). A full evaluation process will be continued including the risk assessment and management of the active substance (by the RMS, European Food Safety Agency EFSA and the EU Commission COM) and the zonal assessment of the product (by the zonal RMS and the MS), whereas the product can be on the market for a limited use. 18 ANDERMATT FRANCE www.andermatt.fr
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Andermatt France – Biological solutions for the French market
Andermatt France: naturally innovative The demand for biocontrol products is on the increase in France, the largest market for crop protection products in Europe. It is in this favourable context that Andermatt France was established in January 2014. Alain Querrioux, co-shareholder with Andermatt Biocontrol, assures proficient general man- agement of the company. He enjoys the support of a staff of five engaged in its further development. Andermatt France currently markets 25 products.
ALAIN QUERRIOUX, ANDERMATT FRANCE
With its annual sales volume of 2 billion euro, the French agricultural market for crop protection is the largest in Europe. The introduction of the “Ecophyto” plan by the French authorities in 2008 pro- voked a hitherto unprecedented turn- around in the regulations, attitudes and practices in agriculture. The interest and demand for biocontrol products is intensifying by the day, driven in par- ticular by the requirement of coopera- tives and wholesalers to offer farmers Picture 1: Operational HQ – Technopôle de Bidart (64) alternatives to conventional chemical products. Andermatt Biocontrol selected this favourable point in time to sustain and expand its presence in the French mouse trap ranges. CURATIO fungi- is well known that business develop- market. The company Andermatt France cide, insecticide NEEMAZAL®-T/S and ment in France is long, complex and was established on January 13th 2014, biostimulating ALGOVITAL® complete requires perseverance. Under these cir- fruit of an alliance between Andermatt the range. Other projects are under cumstances, success depends on men Biocontrol and Alain Querrioux, who development and may soon see the light and women. Thus, Andermatt France became the CEO. of day! Andermatt France has made a is investing in skilled personnel, well clear committment to implement a long- equipped to meet the challenge. Five Andermatt France is realising its ambi- term strategy based on the following people currently bear responsibility for tion to become the SME reference in the three pillars: obtaining approvals, tech- the project, infusing dynamism in their field of biocontrol, with a wide range of nical approach and distribution to coop- various technical, marketing, commer- solutions and an established presence eratives and wholesalers. During the cial and administrative missions. Oth- in key markets. The company is one first few months of operation,Andermatt ers will be joining us to support further of the few “pure players” and already France has already filed and received development. has no less than 25 products on offer. official approval for two major- prod The German companies Abitep, Biofa, ucts: CURATIO and NEEMAZAL-T/S. It is both a challenge and a privilege to Trifolio already place their trust in This success has undoubtedly helped set up a new business – a time of great Andermatt France along with Andermatt position the company in the French excitement. Product quality backed by Biocontrol and Andermatt Biogarten. market. After only eight months of the support of our colleagues in Switzer- Andermatt France already offers viruses, operation, the company is in contact land are a source of encouragement to the RHIZOVITAL® 42, PHERONORM®, with the main technical agencies and us. They will remain, I am sure, crucial REBELL® and Riga traps as well as the is referenced by the main distributors. in determining the continued success of TOPCAT, TOPSNAP and STANDBY These steps are just the beginning. It the Andermatt Group in France. ANDERMATT DO BRASIL 19 www.andermatt.com.br
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Andermatt do Brasil – Biological solutions entering large scale agriculture
Andermatt do Brasil Soybean, with its 30 million ha, is the most important crop (in Brazil) and accounts for about 50% of the Aginput businesses. Due to a severe outbreak of Helicoverpa armigera, mainly attacking soybeans, the Brazilian ministry of agriculture opened the possibility of emergency registration of products to combat this pest. Andermatt Biocontrol distributors Koppert and FMC have obtained emergency reg- istration for Andermatt Biocontrol’s Helicoverpa virus. Furthermore Andermatt Biocontrol decided to establish its own subsidiary Andermatt do Brasil for on-site support.
MARKUS R. RITTER, ANDERMATT DO BRASIL
The tropical and subtropical conditions The outbreak of Helicoverpa armigera, In addition to baculovirus products, and the prevailing extensive farming coupled with the emergency registration there is also a considerable opportunity practice require considerable attention opportunity allowing faster commercial- for a bacteria based product line. Soy- to disease, pest and weed control. The ization, motivated Andermatt Biocontrol bean and bean farmers are widely famil- Brazilian crop protection market has to enter the enormous but also complex iar with and highly appreciate the ben- become the biggest market worldwide and highly regulated Brazilian market. efits of bacterial inoculants and recently with a value of 11.5 billion US dollars. For some time, Andermatt Biocontrol also started to treat corn and small grain The intensive spraying of chemical pes- attempted to identify suitable distribu- cereals with nitrogen fixing and root ticides is constantly causing imbalances tion partners, however the new scenario growth stimulating bacterial inoculants. between pests and beneficial insects demanded fast action. The decision was However, bacterial products are not yet and microorganisms. A recent example taken to distribute the baculovirus for available for seed and root treatment for is the epidemic of Helicoverpa armigera, Helicoverpa armigera control through the intensive crops. a lepidopterean pest, which went out of two established companies, namely control in soybeans and cotton. The situ- Koppert and FMC. Nevertheless, to Andermatt is bringing products of very ation has become so dramatic that the ensure a long term sustainable business high manufacturing standard and for- Agricultural Ministry, in an emergency engagement for Andermatt Biocontrol, mulations of superior quality to a highly decree, allowed Baculovirus, Bacillus the company decided to establish competitive market. We will take all thuringensis and some chemical insec- Andermatt do Brasil, its own subsidiary, efforts to attain wide Andermatt brand ticides to be registered through an emer- which, after obtaining the registration recognition, associated with innovation gency registration process instead of the permits, will also distribute baculovirus and quality. usual registration process which could products through additional channels as take upwards of five years. well as introducing other products.
Picture 1: In Brazil, soy is cultivated on about 30 million hectares of agricultural land. 20 SYLVAR TECHNOLOGIES INC www.sylvar.ca
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Sylvar Technologies Inc. – Sylvar provides effective biorational pest management products for Canada (forestry and agriculture) and the USA (forestry)
Sylvar Technologies Inc. continues to grow its product portfolio in 2015 Sylvar anticipates the release of a new biological control product (LOOPEX) for the cabbage looper, Trichoplusia ni and multiple new pheromone base products.
STEFAN RICHARD / JOHN MORRISON, SYLVAR TECHNOLOGIES
LOOPEX™ losses in crop yields due to plant defo- APHINITYEAB and APHINITYBSLB into Sylvar’s new biological control product liation and by feeding directly on the monitoring programs throughout North (LOOPEX) for use against the cabbage crop’s fruit. LOOPEX will offer a highly America. looper, Trichoplusia ni is expected to effective biological control tool for cab- enter the Canadian market in time for bage looper larvae while being com- Sylvar’s parent company, Andermatt the 2015 greenhouse production sea- patible with any pest control program, Biocontrol, and its partners are antic- son. It is based upon the active ingre- including those focused on resistance ipating bringing LOOPEX and the dient Autographa california nucleo- management. APHINITY Series to markets world- polyhedrovirus, AcMNPV. The cabbage wide. looper is a highly migratory and destruc- APHINITY™ tive pest of a variety of crops (including Sylvar’s pheromone based monitor- most cruciferous vegetables) through- ing technologies product lines (the out North America. It is also widely dis- APHINITY Series) continue to grow tributed in the tropics and subtropics. with eight products available and six SYLVAR TECHNOLOGIES In Canada, it is a major pest of green- more expected in 2015. This past year house vegetables. This pest can cause has seen the successful expansion of Sylvar Technologies Inc. is Andermatt Biocontrol’s Canadian subsidiary. Sylvar offers several product lines including:
Baculovirus based biological control products for: Lymantra dispar Neodiprion abietis Orgyia leucostigma Orgyia pseudotsugata Trichoplusia ni
Pheromone based monitoring technologies for: Acantholyda erythrocephala Agrilus planipennis Heterocampa guttivitta Itame argillacearia Tetropium fuscum Acleris variana Macaria argillacearia Lambdina fiscellaria Picture 1: Cabbage looper Trichoplusia ni ANDERMATT DO BRASIL 21 www.madumbi.co.za
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Madumbi Sustainable Agriculture – The Driving Force in Sustainable Agriculture in South Africa
Breaking News September 2014 – Madumbi Sustainable Agriculture (MSA) welcomes Andermatt Biocontrol as the majority shareholder of MSA. South Africa is considered, in the agriculture sector, as the stepping stone to the rest of Africa. The majority share is a strategic acquisition for Andermatt Biocontrol in developing their global plan.
ANDRE FOX, MADUMBI SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Madumbi Sustainable Agriculture was and, together with Madumbi, have built bacteria, fungi, plant extracts and niche founded in August 2005, and has suc- a solid platform recognised locally for nutrition. All products sold are sup- cessfully focused on selling Bio Pesti- its product integrity and knowledge. ported by the necessary country regis- cides into a heavily dominated Agro- trations, solid science and backed by a chemical market. Andermatt Biocontrol Madumbi Sustainable Agriculture’s highly competent technical team. See took a minority share in August 2010 product portfolio consists of viruses, Team Below.
MADUMBI SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE’S GROWTH Madumbi Sustainable Agriculture’s team STRATEGY: Andre Fox CEO and Founder Develop effective business partner- Brendon Neumann Key Account Manager, South ships with key local and international
Clint Lawson National Marketing Manager suppliers who consistently deliver excellence in terms of new products, Karen Moig Office Administrator technology and registrations.
Megan Tarr Marketing, Customer Service and Sales Support Grow sales in bio-rational products
Michelle Lesur Financial Manager to informed, well trained and tech- nically sound distribution networks. Rob Hellig Key Account Manager, East and Rest of Africa Continually evaluate business struc- Robyn Rowe Personal Assistant tures and business opportunities in
Rosan Jansen van Vuuren Technical Advisor, National order to bring products to the mar- ket more effectively. Sias Leipoldt Key Account Manager, Central