Product Portfolio 2016

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Andermatt Biocontrol – your partner for sustainable agriculture

Madex, the first product to be launched by ­Andermatt Our outstanding standards of quality and our permanent Biocontrol, became in 1988 the first product worldwide focus on customer’s satisfaction mean that we continue to based on a granulovirus. Since then it has been the goal ensure the high Swiss quality of our products. With the aid of Andermatt Biocontrol to replace chemical pesticides of our own research and development department we are with good biological products such as microbial products constantly improving our products and knowhow. and beneficial organisms. We are distributing our own manufactured products as The company has achieved to become one of the leading well as some high-quality trade products all over the world biological plant protection companies worldwide. For the to more than 150 distributors. With some of them we have Swiss market, Andermatt Biocontrol has registered dozens been maintaining good business relations for more than of biocontrol products from different suppliers and is dis- 20 years! tributing them successfully in Switzerland. Andermatt Biocontrol is embedded in the family- and Key expertise of Andermatt Biocontrol is the development employee-owned Andermatt Holding, which has more of new products based on baculoviruses and beneficial than 150 highly motivated employees. We are absolutely insects. Through the acquisition of the company Topcat, a convinced about the advantages of biocontrol and would comprehensive knowhow for the development of mouse be pleased to demonstrate our products and solutions to traps was adopted and developed further. you and your clients.

Dr. Martin Andermatt Dr. Isabel Andermatt Daniel Zingg Founder, Head of Board of Founder, Board of Managing Director Administration Administration 3

Index

Bio-Insecticides – Baculoviruses Rodent control 4 Characteristics of baculoviruses 28 topcat – The vole trap. 5 Our baculovirus products 29 standby – The vole fence. 6 Helicovex 30 topsnap – The clever mousetrap. 7 Spexit 8 Littovir Beneficial insects and insect feed 9 Exilon 31 Beneficial insects and insect feed 10 Loopex 11 Madex Entomopathogenic nematodes 12 Madex Max, Madex Plus, Madex Top 32 Entomopathogenic nematodes 13 Madex Twin 32 AquaNemix 2% 14 Capex 15 Cryptex Diverse products 16 Neodiprion abietis NPV 34 Fenicur 17 Lymantria dispar MNPV 34 Pyrethrum FS 34 Quassan Bio-Insecticides – Beauveria bassiana 18 Bb-Protec Structure 35 Structure of the Andermatt Holding Monitoring systems / Mass trapping 19 PheroNorm Subsidiaries of Andermatt Biocontrol 20 Rebell – coloured sticky traps 36 Subsidiaries of Andermatt Biocontrol in the 21 Drosal spotlight

Bio-Fungicides Who is who 22 AmyProtec 42 38 Our technical support 23 T-77

Biostimulants / Bioinnoculants 24 T-Gro 25 T-Gro Easy-Flow 26 ­RhizoVital 27 Rhize-up Soy & Rhize-up Luc

Novelties

Drosal page21 Cup trap system for the monitoring or mass trapping of spotted-wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) 4 Bio-Insecticides – Baculoviruses

Characteristics of baculoviruses

What are baculoviruses? CHARACTERISTICS Baculoviruses are natural pathogens of insects, mainly lepidopteran species. Baculoviruses consist of one or sev - ✔✔ Selective eral virions, which contain the viral DNA. These virions are ✔✔ Safe for user and environment encapsulated in a protein occlusion body, which protects ✔ the virus from destructive influences in the environment. ✔ Highly effective Granuloviruses are rod - shaped and normally contain a single virion. Nucleopolyhedroviruses are bigger and con - tain mostly several virions.

Baculoviruses are safe Baculoviruses only occur in arthropod species and gener- ally have a narrow host range. Beneficial insects such as bees, bumble bees, predatory mites, and parasitoids are not harmed. Aquatic species, birds, mammals and humans are not affected. Baculoviruses do not produce toxins or secondary compounds.

How do baculoviruses work? Baculoviruses must be ingested by the insect larvae. Once in the midgut of the host, the protein capsules of the bacu- loviruses get dissolved and release virions, which infect the insect’s midgut cells. Infected midgut cells start to produce virions which get released and infect additional host cells. Due to the high infection of numerous host cells, a few days later, the larvae are killed. Millions of new viruses are then released into the environment.

ingestion of occluded viruses by the larvae death of the larvae and releasing of occluded viruses to the environment dissolving of protein capsule in the midgut, releasing of virions

virions infect the larvae forming of new through the midgut cells occluded viruses

virus replication inside the host and infection of new host cells 5

Our baculovirus products

We offer a broad range of plant protection CHARACTERISTICS ­pro­ducts based on baculoviruses against a range of pest insects. ✔✔ Residue-free food production ✔✔ Compatible The use of baculoviruses against insect pests offers ✔ • Food safety ✔ Ready-to-use • Highly effective control • An innovative control method • Cost - effective control • Residue - free production • Safe application for the user and the environment

Andermatt Biocontrol baculoviruses can easily be com - Our baculovirus products are approved and listed for the bined with other plant protection products. Our baculovi- use in organic farming in many countries. We received ruses are formulated into a stable and highly concentrated certificates from the Research Institute of Organic Agri- product, which is ready - to - use. culture (FiBL), SGS, BFA, BioGro New Zealand, and others.

All our baculovirus products are manufactured in our pro - We also offer unformulated raw material. duction facilities in Switzerland. We conduct laboratory bioassays of each product batch, to verify the activity in comparison to a reference virus sample of confirmed high virulence. Each batch is proven to be free of relevant human pathogens and proven not to exceed microbial contamination thresholds, as defined by the directives of plant protection registrations in each country. 6 Bio-Insecticides – Baculoviruses

HELICOVEX

Pest PRODUCT-FACTS The cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) and other Helicoverpa species are some of the most damaging pests Against of economic importance on a global level. They are pre- African cotton bollworm dominant in a large range of open-field crops, but also (Helicoverpa armigera) and other cause severe damage in protected crops. They are known Helicoverpa species to gradually develop resistance against several chemi- cal substances. The larvae are extremely polyphagous Active ingredient and feed on many different plant structures including Helicoverpa armigera stems, leaves, flower heads and fruits. Moths are known nucleopolyhedrovirus (HearNPV) to migrate over long distances. Formulation type Product Suspension concentrate Helicovex is a tool for efficient and sustainable control of the cotton bollworm and other Helicoverpa species, such Concentration as Helicoverpa zea or Helicoverpa punctigera. The virus 7.5 × 10¹² NPV/liter kills young instars (L1 – L3) and infects older larvae. Consid- ering its favourable toxicological and residue-free profile, Standard dosage Helicovex is well suited for organic production, integrated 50 – 200 ml per ha (depending on the crop) plant protection strategies and resistance management programs. Crops Soybean, tomato, sweet pepper, maize, sweet maize, cotton, bean, tobacco, citrus, cucurbit, garlic, groundnut, lettuce, onion, ­pineapple, potato, stone fruit, sunflower, ­barley, wheat and many others 7

SPEXIT

Pest PRODUCT-FACTS The beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) is one of the most destructive polyphagous pest species of world-wide eco- Against nomic importance. Beet armyworms occur in the warmer Beet armyworm regions of Mediterranean countries, North America and (Spodoptera exigua) Africa, and invade the cooler northern regions as tem- peratures permit. Active ingredient Spodoptera exigua Young beet armyworm larvae feed on the lower surface ­nucleopolyhedrovirus (SeNPV) of leaves. Fully-grown larvae devour foliage completely, leaving only major veins. Formulation type Suspension concentrate Product Spexit is suited for the efficient control of Spodoptera exi- Concentration gua larvae on various crops. The use of Spexit significantly 3.75 × 10¹² NPV/liter reduces crop damage and pest population. Due to its high selectivity, Spexit is a valuable and efficient tool for inte - Standard dosage grated pest control programs using beneficial insects. 200 ml per ha

Crops Sweet pepper, tomato, melon, cucurbit, strawberry, sugar-beet, bean, cotton, cabbage, citrus, garlic, groundnut, lettuce, maize, onion, potato, pea, rice, soybean, tobacco and many others 8 Bio-Insecticides – Baculoviruses

LITTOVIR

Pest PRODUCT-FACTS The egyptian cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis, is an extremely polyphagous pest that attacks more than Against 80 plant species of economic importance. The insect is Egyptian cotton leafworm widespread in Africa, Middle East and the countries of the (Spodoptera littoralis) Mediterranean basin. Active ingredient While young larvae cause feeding damage to leaves, Spodoptera littoralis older caterpillars completely defoliate plants, bore into nucleopolyhedrovirus (SpliNPV) fruits, young stalks, bolls and buds. Due to its biology and the risk of developing resistance against chemical insec - Formulation type ticides, the control of Spodoptera littoralis is challenging. Suspension concentrate

Product Concentration Littovir is a highly selective larvicide against the Egyptian 5 × 10¹¹ NPV/liter cotton leafworm, offering residue-free and effective con- trol, resulting in more flexibility when included in existing Standard dosage pest control strategies. 200 ml per ha

Crops Strawberry, lettuce, tomato, sweet pepper, cotton, alfalfa, cabbage, cowpea, potato, gourd, maize, melon, onion, pea, rice, soybean, sugar cane, sugar beet, tobacco, wheat and many others 9

EXILON

Pest PRODUCT-FACTS The larvae of the black cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon, are a highly polyphagous and very serious pest in many agri- Against cultural crops worldwide. Moreover, it is an important Black cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) key pest on golf courses and other highly maintained turf areas throughout the world. Active ingredient Agrotis ipsilon nucleopolyhedrovirus Young larvae feed briefly on foliage of plants before mov- (AgipNPV) ing into the soil to feed on the roots and root collars of host plants. Larvae emerge to feed at the soil surface mostly at Formulation type night, where they cut off the seedlings or grass plants near Suspension concentrate ground level, leading to full loss of the plant. Turfgrass may be closely clipped around small burrows, which lar - Concentration vae commonly occupy. Older larvae feed on underground 5 × 10¹¹ NPV/liter plant parts during daytime. Standard dosage Product 100 – 800 ml per ha Exilon was specifically developed for the use in turf grass areas such as golf courses. Exilon provides turfgrass man- Crops agers and golf course superintendents with an excellent Turfgrass tool for the targeted and efficient control of black cutworm populations, perfectly fitting into IPM strategies and insect resistance management programs. Due to its high selectiv- ity and non-hazardous profile, Exilon is especially suited for black cutworm control in ecologically sensitive areas. 10 Bio-Insecticides – Baculoviruses

LOOPEX

Pest PRODUCT-FACTS The cabbage looper, Trichoplusia ni, is a highly migratory and destructive pest of various crops, especially in green- Against houses in North America, but is also widely distributed in Cabbage looper the tropics and subtropics. Cabbage loopers can severely (Trichoplusia ni) defoliate plants. Early instar larvae feed on the lower surfaces of leaves, while larger caterpillars cause more Active ingredient conspicuous damage. Resistances to various insecticides Autographa californica have become a severe problem in cabbage looper control. nucleopolyhedrovirus (AcNPV)

Product Formulation type The product offers highly efficient biological control of Suspension concentrate Trichoplusia ni larvae. Besides preventing damage and controlling T. ni populations, Loopex is a valuable tool that Concentration can be included in any pest control program, especially as 5 × 10¹¹ NPV/liter an additional resistance management tool for the control of insecticide resistant T. ni populations. Due to its high Standard dosage selectivity, Loopex is a safe option for cabbage looper 200 ml per ha control in production systems using beneficial insects. Loopex is produced by Sylvar Technologies Inc. Canada, Crops a 100%-subsidiary of Andermatt Biocontrol. Typically on brassica crops e.g. cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, chinese cabbage, collards, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, radish, turnip, watercress. Also present on: tomato, lettuce, spinach, pepper, pea, potato, cotton, cucurbits, watermelon and other crops. 11

MADEX

Pest PRODUCT-FACTS Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) is one of the world’s most serious pests in apples and pears. Codling moth is very Against adaptable to different climatic conditions. The popula- Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) tions of codling moth are differentiated in many ecotypes with varying biological and physiological developmental Active ingredient characteristics. Cydia pomonella granulovirus (CpGV)

Product Formulation type Madex contains a Cydia pomonella granulovirus and Suspension concentrate offers highly effective control of codling moth. The virus can kill the larvae already in early instar. At a lower dos- Concentration age, the larvae will be killed at a later instar providing 3 × 10¹³ GV/liter excellent population control. Standard dosage Madex has been successfully applied for more than 100 ml per ha 25 years. Madex can be used by organic growers, but is also an effective product for use in IPM and conventional Crops control programs against codling moth. Apple, pear, walnuts, quinces, apricots, peaches, almonds, kakis, medlars, oranges and others 12 Bio-Insecticides – Baculoviruses

MADEX MAX, MADEX PLUS, MADEX TOP

Andermatt Biocontrol supplies the market with different PRODUCT-FACTS CpGV-isolates for prevention and management of CpGV- resistance in codling moth populations. Against Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) All these products (Madex Max, Madex Plus, Madex Top) also (CpGV-resistant populations) are based on different strains. Madex Plus was launched in 2008, followed by Madex Max in 2009. Madex Top, the Active ingredient newest CpGV-isolate, received its first approval in 2012. Cydia pomonella granulovirus (CpGV)

Formulation type Suspension concentrate

Concentration 3 × 10¹³ GV/liter

Standard dosage 100 ml per ha

Crops Apple, pear, walnuts, quinces, apricots, peaches, almonds, kakis, medlars, oranges and others 13

MADEX TWIN

Pest PRODUCT-FACTS Oriental fruit moth (OFM) is a serious pest of economic importance to commercial orchards of peaches, nectarines Against and apricots. It frequently migrates to pome fruit orchards Oriental fruit moth and codling moth in the late season, where it can cause substantial fruit dam- (Grapholita molesta, Cydia pomonella) age before harvest. Recent studies confirmed that OFM is also able to complete its entire life cycle on alternative Active ingredient hosts such as apple, cherry, plum and quinces. Cydia pomonella granulovirus (CpGV)

First and second generation larvae bore into the tips of Formulation type young twigs and shoots causing dieback, distortion and Suspension concentrate wilting of shoots. In response to the hardening shoots, fruit feeding increases dramatically in subsequent generations. Concentration 3 × 10¹³ GV/liter Product Madex Twin provides a highly specific and residue-free Standard dosage pest control option for oriental fruit moth and codling 100 ml per ha moth. Thanks to its enlarged host range, Madex Twin is the right choice for commercial apple and pear orchards Crops with late OFM infection and also offers a new biological Peach, nectarine, apple, pear, quince, control option of OFM in stone fruit. apricot, almond, cherry, plum, walnut 14 Bio-Insecticides – Baculoviruses

CAPEX

Pest PRODUCT-FACTS Summer fruit tortrix is present in Europe and Asia. The polyphagous caterpillars feed on leaves, buds and fruits, Against and can cause significant damage to various crops. In Asia, Summer fruit tortrix this species is a pest in tea plantations. (Adoxophyes orana)

Product Active ingredient Capex offers highly effective control of summer fruit tortrix Adoxophyes orana granulovirus populations. The infected larvae are killed in the last larval (AoGV) instar. The early application of Capex on overwintering larvae effectively reduces pest damage. Formulation type Suspension concentrate Infected larvae produce large amounts of new viruses, providing a high infection potential for the next genera- Concentration tion. Capex can be combined with mating disruption and 5 × 10¹³ GV/liter other insecticides. Standard dosage 100 ml per ha

Crops Apple, pear, rose, plum, cherry, apricot, peach, currant, gooseberry and others 15

CRYPTEX

Pest PRODUCT-FACTS The larvae of false codling moths are extremely polypha- gous. They are responsible for major damage to citrus in Against Southern Africa, and to a large number of other crops in False codling moth Sub-Saharan Africa. False codling moth has recently been (Thaumatotibia leucotreta, reported to cause damage in avocado, pomegranates and formerly: Cryptophlebia leucotreta) citrus crops in Israel. Active ingredient Product Cryptophlebia leucotreta granulovirus Cryptex contains an isolate of Cryptophlebia leucotreta (CrleGV) granulovirus (CrleGV) which was isolated from a popula- tion of false codling moth originating in South Africa. Formulation type Suspension concentrate Cryptex offers highly effective control of false codling moth populations. Cryptex can be applied without addi- Concentration tives such as molasses or sugar and will prevent damage 2 × 10¹³ GV/liter within the first year of application. Moreover, the use of ­Cryptex has a long term control effect on false codling Standard dosage moth populations if applied early in the season. 200 ml per ha

Crops Citrus, avocado, pomegranates, bean, ­cotton, grape, macadamia, maize, peppers, stone fruits, tea and many others 16 Bio-Insecticides – Baculoviruses

Neodiprion abietis NPV

Pest PRODUCT-FACTS The balsam fir sawfly (Neodiprion abietis) is a native saw- fly species that occurs throughout North America. Its lar- Against vae are a significant defoliating pest of pre-commercially Balsam fir sawfly thinned balsam fir (Abies balsamea). Damage caused to (Neodiprion abietis) the tree includes defoliation, reduced vigour and growth, and tree mortality. Active ingredient Neodiprion abietis Product nucleopolyhedrovirus (NeabNPV) Neodiprion abietis nucleopolyhedrovirus (NeabNPV) is a naturally occurring biocontrol agent isolated from sawfly Formulation type populations in Newfoundland, Canada. The virus causes Suspension concentrate a lethal disease when ingested by feeding larvae. Concentration NeabNPV is applied to forest stands, to effectively 4 × 10¹² NPV/liter decrease populations of balsam fir sawfly and thereby minimise feeding damage, particularly on silviculture and Application area balsam fir stands. NeabNPV is applied by aerial applica- Balsam fir (Abies balsamea) tion and has been developed and tested by the Canadian Forest Service. NeabNPV is produced by Sylvar Tech- nologies Inc. Canada, a 100%-subsidiary of Andermatt Biocontrol. 17

Lymantria dispar MNPV

Pest PRODUCT-FACTS The gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) is present in Europe, North America, Asia and New Zealand. Damage is caused Against exclusively by the larvae, which feed on developing leaves Gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) of more than 300 tree species. During severe outbreaks, trees and shrubs can be completely defoliated over large Active ingredient areas, causing significant growth loss in forested ecosys- Lymantria dispar multiple tems. In addition the hairy larvae cause contact dermatitis ­nucleopolyhedrovirus (LdMNPV) and are allergenic to humans. Formulation type Product Wettable powder Lymantria dispar multiple ­nucleopolyhedrovirus (LdM- NPV) is a biological alternative and offers highly effec- Application area tive control of gypsy moth. Control efforts are necessary Mainly on deciduous hardwood trees in order to manage the gypsy moth and to protect natural (oak, maple, elm, alder, birch, apple, resources as well as forest integrity. The product can be poplar) applied from the ground or by air. LdMNPV is produced by Sylvar Technologies Inc. Canada, a 100%-subsidiary of Andermatt Biocontrol. 18 Bio-Insecticides – Beauveria bassiana

BB-PROTEC *

Beauveria bassiana for control of agricul- PRODUCT-FACTS tural insect and mite pests Bb-Protec contains the insect-attacking fungus Beauveria Against bassiana strain R444 which infects and controls whitefly, Various agricultural insect pests spider mite and various other agricultural insect pests. Bb-Protec’s unique formulation prevents the fungal spores Active ingredient from drying out and enhances penetration and infection Beauveria bassiana strain R444 of the pest. Formulation type The active agent Beauveria bassiana R444, is a naturally- Fine granular formulation occurring, soil inhabiting, insect-pathogenic fungus. When Beauveria spores come into contact with the insect, they Concentration attach to and penetrate through the “skin” or cuticle of ≥ 2 × 10 9 spores/g the insect. Once inside the insect, the fungus grows and multiplies. Death is caused by internal tissue destruction. Standard dosage 1 g/liter water for a full cover spray In numerous greenhouse and field trials,­Bb-Protec proved or drench into soil to be very effective against whitefly and red spider mite on a variety of crops. Trial results also show efficacy against Crops weevils, wire worm, thrips and many more. Wide range of crops

Advantages • Unique formulation * Further Brand: Eco-Bb • Control of a broad spectrum of insect pests • No residues and no withholding period after application • Effective against various stages of the pest life cycle

UNTREATED CONTROL BB-PROTEC Monitoring systems / Mass trapping 19

PHERONORM

One of the fundamentals of integrated and ecological ADVANTAGES OF PHERONORM plant protection is the monitoring of pest flight by insect traps. ­Andermatt Biocontrol offers a large range of lures ✔✔ Continuous, reliable quality for for economically important pest species: successful monitoring ✔✔ Available as single lures or as Acrolepiopsis assectella Leek moth trap sets Adoxophyes orana Summer fruit tortrix Agrotis ipsilon Black cutworm ✔✔ PheroNorm lures are the standard Agrotis segetum Turnip moth monitoring system used by Anarsia lineatella Peach tree borer research institutes and advisory Autographa gamma Sylver-Y moth services all over the world Bactrocera oleae Olive fly Byturus tomentosus Raspberry beetle Cameraria ohridella Chestnut leafminer Ceratitis capitata Medflies Contarinia nasturtii Swede midge Mamestra brassicae Cabbage moth Cossus cossus European goat moth Ostrinia nubilalis (Z) European corn borer Cydia nigricana Pea moth Pammene rhediella Fruitlet mining tortrix Cydia pomonella Codling moth Pandemis heparana Apple brown tortrix Cydia splendana Chestnut tortrix Phthorimaea operculella Potato tuber moth Dasineura gleditchiae Honey locust pod gall midge Plutella xylostella Diamond back moth Diabrotica virgifera Western corn rootworm Quadraspidiotus perniciosus San Jose scale Diaphania perspectalis Box tree moth Resseliella theobaldi Raspberry cane midge Enarmonia formosana Cherry bark tortrix Rhagoletis cerasi Cherry maggot Eupoecilia ambiguella European grape berry moth Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Red palm weevil Grapholita funebrana Plum fruit moth Sparganothis pilleriana Grape leaf roller Grapholita lobarzewskii Small-fruit tortrix Spilonota ocellana Eye-spotted bud moth Grapholita molesta Oriental fruit moth Spodoptera exigua Beet armyworm Hedya nubiferana Green budworm moth Spodoptera littoralis Egyptian cotton leafworm Helicoverpa armigera Cotton bollworm Synanthedon myopaeformis Apple clearwing moth Helicoverpa virescens Tobacco budworm Synanthedon tipuliformis Currant clearwing moth Leucoptera scitella Pear leaf blister moth Tuta absoluta Tomato leafminer Lobesia botrana Grapevine moth Zeuzera pyrina Leopard moth Lymantria dispar Gypsy moth Lures for other pest species available on demand 20 Monitoring systems / Mass trapping

REBELL – coloured sticky traps

Monitoring of pest flight activity is essential for successful ADVANTAGES OF REBELL TRAPS integrated and ecological plant protection. Rebell traps have been developed by the Swiss Research Institute ✔✔ Very specific, cadmium-free colours Agroscope IPS Wädenswil, who ensures the quality of ensure high reliability and low each production lot. by-catches ✔✔ Rebell traps have an integrated Rebell amarillo UV-filter assuring long-lasting Monitoring or mass trapping of cherry fruit flies, walnut colour fastness fruit flies and other fruit flies, as well as the turnip ✔✔ The traps are made of strong ceutorrhynchus and the cabbage stem weevil polypropylene, protecting the traps from significant deformation Rebell bianco ✔✔ Coated with very strong glue Monitoring of apple and plum fruit sawflies and for the which performs well under severe mass trapping of raspberry beetles weather conditions

Rebell blu ✔✔ Rebell traps can be cleaned and Monitoring of thrips re-used for a second or third season Rebell giallo Monitoring of whiteflies, leafminers and fungus gnats, as well as leaf hoppers and thrips in viticulture

Rebell orange Glurex forte Monitoring of carrot flies Biodegradable solvent for the cleaning of ­Rebell traps Rebell rosso Monitoring or mass trapping (in combination with ethanol Tangle-Trap glue lures) of shothole borers in orchards and vineyards Insect glue for the reuse of ­Rebell traps 21 NEW

DROSAL

Drosal is a cup trap system for the moni - ADVANTAGES OF DROSAL toring or mass trapping of spotted-wing ­drosophila (Drosophila suzukii). ✔✔ Very easy set-up The ready to use trap cups are filled with a highly attrac- ✔✔ Reusable components tive and selective attractant. Holes in the cover sheeting ✔ allow the attractant to escape. Spotted-wing drosophila ✔ No cleaning or refilling of traps needed (simple replacement saves are then attracted to the cups where they drown. time and work)

A trap barrier to control Drosophila ✔✔ Solution approved in practice The unique strategy of Drosal features a trap belt that is ✔✔ Can reduce use of insecticides or installed around the cultivated area. The cups are posi- make it unnecessary (no waiting tioned in regular intervals at the boarder of the crop periods, no residue problem) (5 – 10 meters for monitoring, every 2 meters for mass trapping).

The Drosal cup trap system is exceptionally suited to be a component of a comprehensive control strategy in combination with other measures against spotted-wing drosophila.

An important factor is the early placement of traps in springtime to catch hibernating pests and reduce the start - ing density of the pest population. The cup traps are also extremely valuable in the treatment-free period before the harvest. 22 Bio-Fungicides

AMYPROTEC 42

Protects your root system PRODUCT-FACTS AmyProtec 42 is a biological soil fungicide, containing the rhizosphere (rooting zone of plants) colonising bacteria Key benefits Bacillus amyloliquefaciens FZB 42. In the root zone, the Pathogen displacement and induction bacteria compete for space and nutrients with soil borne of systemic resistance pathogens, such as Rhizoctonia and Erwinia and create a disease-inhibiting protective shield. ­AmyProtec 42 acti- Active ingredient vates the plant’s natural defence mechanisms through Bacillus amyloliquefaciens FZB42 induced resistance. Enhanced root growth allows the plant to faster escape the susceptible state before plant emer- Formulation type gence. This is an important mechanism to inhibit damping Suspension concentrate off and stem infections caused by soil borne pathogens. Concentration AmyProtec 42’s unique mode of action helps the plant > 2.5 × 10¹0 spores/ml to build stronger and healthier roots and to improve its tolerance towards biotic (pathogens) and abiotic (water Standard dosage deficiency, salinity) stress. 0.5 – 2 l/ha depending on crop and application method A perfect tool for integrated programs AmyProtec 42 can be applied with almost all agrochemicals Crops and by a wide range of application methods. Start treat- Wide range of crops ments in early plant development and use ­AmyProtec 42 as an efficient part of integrated plant protection pro- Application methods grams, aid in resistance avoidance and reducing the use Seed treatment, drenching, soil- of conventional fungicides. spraying, injection into hydroponics, in combination with agrochemical etc.

UNTREATED CONTROL AMYPROTEC 42 23

T -7 7 *

T-77 for Botrytis control and plant wound PRODUCT-FACTS protection T-77 contains the beneficial fungusTrichoderma harzianum Key benefits strain B77, a very effective aerial Trichoderma strain. The Colonizes damaged or senescing Trichoderma fungus colonizes any plant wound or senesc- plant tissues and prevents pathogen ing plant tissue, and prevents pathogens such as Botrytis infection and Eutypa from penetrating the plant. Thus, T-77 is effec- tive against Botrytis on stems, leaves, flowers and fruits. In Active ingredient the same way, pruning wounds on grapevines and other Trichoderma harzianum strain B77 fruit trees are protected against the entrance of patho- gens. Grapevine trials, have shown that the protecting Formulation types fungus may still be active one year after application. Wettable powder

T-77 is mixed directly with water and applied either as a Concentration full cover spray or as a directed spray on pruned surfaces. ≥ 2 × 10 9 spores/g

Advantages Standard dosage • Prevents pathogen infection in senescing or damaged 1 g/2 l water for a full cover spray, plant tissues directed spray on pruning wounds, • Efficient Botrytis protection in greenhouses or via pruning shears with a dripper • Fewer plant losses resulting from wood rot pathogens attachment • Vineyard’s productive life is extended as a result of disease prevention (e. g. Eutypa) Crops Wide range of crops

* Further Brand: Eco-77 24 Biostimulants / Bioinnoculants

T-GRO *

For a larger, healthier and more effective PRODUCT-FACTS root system T-Gro contains spores of Trichoderma harzianum strain kd, Key benefits a soilborn strain selected after extensive research. T-Gro Growth stimulation and enhanced enhances plant growth and resistance to stress caused by nutrient mobilization sub-optimal conditions such as waterlogging, drought etc. T-Gro supports the plant to develop a larger, healthier and Active ingredient more effective root system and can be applied to almost Trichoderma harzianum any crop. Trichoderma spores germinate and colonise the root zone. Formulation type Wettable Powder Good results have been recorded on most crops including potatoes, vegetables, nursery crops, pastures, fruit trees Concentration and turf. The method of application is flexible and depends ≥ 2 × 10 9 spores/g on the crop type. T-Gro can be applied as a seed treat- ment, in furrow or as a soil drench. Standard dosage 250 – 500 g/ha Advantages • Increases plant growth and crop yield Crops • Improves the root system Wide range of crops • Improves germination and seedling development • Versatile application • Fully compatible with organic and residue free * Further Brand: Eco-T production

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T-GRO EASY-FLOW *

Specific Trichoderma formulation for crops PRODUCT-FACTS sown with mechanical planters T-Gro Easy-Flow contains the same Trichoderma har- Key benefits zianum spores as T-Gro. The only difference is that the Growth stimulation and enhanced spores are formulated in a graphite and talc based for- nutrient mobilization. Seed flow mulation specially designed to also act as a seed flow lubricant lubricant for use with mechanical planters. Active ingredient The Trichoderma fungi enhance and stimulate root growth Trichoderma harzianum helping to buffer plants from extreme conditions such as waterlogging, drought etc. The graphite and talc carrier Formulation type offers additional benefits to planting efficiency. These ben - Graphite and talc based dry powder efits include a more even plant stand, no more skipped or formulation doubled seeds and more seeds planted per hectare. The powder is sprinkled over the top of the seed in the seed Concentration hopper and stirred into the top seed layers. As the trac- ≥ 2 × 10 9 spores/g tor moves, the bouncing of the seed hopper ensures even distribution of the powder throughout the hopper. T-Gro Standard dosage Easy-Flow is the perfect Trichoderma seed treatment for 1 – 40 g/kg seed broad acre corps like maize or wheat. (depending on seed size)

Advantages Crops • Specially designed to use with mechanical planters Crops sown with mechanical planters • More even plant stand • Formulation also acts as a seed flow lubricant • Increases plant growth and germination rate * Further Brand: Eco-T Ezi-flo • Improves the root system 26 Biostimulants / Bioinnoculants

­RHIZOVITAL

The good bacteria for the soil PRODUCT-FACTS RhizoVital is a biostimulating microbial fertilizer, contain- ing spores of the naturally occurring soil bacteria Bacillus Key benefits ­amyloliquefaciens. The bacteria germinate and colonize Growth stimulation and nutrient the young growing roots, release hormones and enzymes mobilisation through bacterial which stimulate plant growth and mobilise nutrients. hormones and enzymes ­RhizoVital supports the plant to build a strong and efficient root system, improving its tolerance towards stress caused Active ingredient by unfavorable climatic conditions and field management Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (irrigation, fertilization etc.). Formulation type Versatile use Suspension concentrate and different Apply RhizoVital as a seed treatment or using existing dry formulations spray or fertigation equipments in combination with most agrochemicals. RhizoVital is an insurance for high yields Concentration in a wide range of crops. > 2.5 × 10¹0 Spores/ml

Advantages Standard dosage • Increases crop yield 0.5 – 2 l/ha • Increases root growth and nutrient mobilisation • Compatible with most fertilizers and plant Crops protection products All crops • Easy to store and apply

Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (different strains) can also be provided as raw material (e. g. for seed coatings/treat- ments, fertilizer formulation, substrate addition etc.)

Improved plant vitality

Enhanced mobilisa- tion of nutrients and plant emergence Stimulated plant growth and root development

Bacillus bacteria ­colonise the root area Improved natural soil activity 27

RHIZE-UP SOY & RHIZE-UP LUC *

Effective Rhizobium inoculants for optimum PRODUCT-FACTS nitrogen fixation in Soya and Lucerne crops Rhize-up Soy and Rhize-up Luc are two crop specific Key benefits rhizobium products that guarantee a maximum level of Nitrogen fixation through root

N2-fixation. Both products contain bacterial cells of specific nodulation nitrogen fixing rhizobium strains with high nodulation and fixation abilities. The unique granular formulation offers Active ingredient high concentration of bacterial cells within protective cap- Rhize-up Soy: sules giving the products natural sticking properties for Bradyrhizobium japonicum WB74 seed treatments. Rhize-up Luc: Advantages Sinorhizobium meliloti RF14 • Easy to use and compatible with standard seed treat- ment applicators Formulation type • Increased yields and improved crop uniformity Wet granular formulation • N-fertilizer application is not needed • No additional stickers required Standard dosage • High nodulation and N-fixation 50 g / 50 kg seeds

Rhizobium and Trichoderma Twin Pack Crops Best results are obtained in combination with T. harzi- Rhize-up Soy: Soybeans anum T-Gro (page 24): The rhizobium Twin Packs provide an unique concept with both microbial innoculants in one Rhize-up Luc: Lucerne Crops pack.

* Further Brands: Eco-Rhiz Soya & Eco-Rhiz Lucerne 28 Rodent control

TOPCAT – The vole trap.

Damage due to voles ADVANTAGES OF THE TOPCAT-TRAP • Dead fruit trees / vines • Grassland with mounds, muddy green fodder ✔✔ High quality product made of • Nibbled carrots or wilting lettuce stainless steel (rust-free) • Tulip bulbs that suddenly disappear ✔✔ Quick and easy handling ✔✔ Catches voles from both tunnel Voles have a tremendous ­reproductive directions potential! Under favourable environmental conditions (food supply, ✔✔ Very sensitive release mechanism climate, competition) voles can build up a colony within a ✔✔ Voles die quickly short period of time. The enormous population dynamics ✔✔ Comfortable operating position, of voles leads to prolific economic damage in agriculture. hygienic mode of operation

topcat – The vole trap. ✔✔ Can be used against voles, field To prevent vole damage, early proactive measures mice, etc. should be taken. Aside from preventive measures such as enhancement of natural predators, voles can also be controlled with traps. The internationally patented topcat- trap is a very efficient, high-quality trap for catching voles from both tunnel directions.

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STANDBY – The vole fence.

Standby is a reliable and proven system consisting of a ADVANTAGES OF STANDBY fence and live-catch traps to prevent the (re-)immigration of voles into a certain area. Once vole-free, the area will ✔✔ Easy, effective and robust system stay vole-free thanks to the vole fence! Natural predators to prevent (re-)immigration of voles (foxes, cats, birds of prey, badgers, stoats etc.) benefit from into a valuable area the vole fence and regularly roam the area along the ✔✔ Once installed, the fence is fence in order to systematically check the standby-boxes. self-governed ✔✔ “Participatory system”: Natural Above ground, the moving vole attracts many predators. predators (e. g. foxes, cats, stoats, Exposed to these dangers, the vole hides in the standby- etc.) empty the live-catch traps by boxes for protection, where it is trapped. Predators such lifting the flip-top of the traps as foxes, cats, badgers and stoats open the box by lifting ✔✔ Easy maintenance the flip top and snatch the bait. The flip top will close and the trap is ready for the next vole to be trapped. The standby-box is patented internationally. 30 Rodent control

TOPSNAP – The clever mousetrap.

Problems caused by mice are manifold ADVANTAGES OF THE TOPSNAP-TRAP • Contamination of rooms, food and feed through ­droppings and urine ✔✔ Innovative trapping system against • Chewed food, supplies, furnishings etc. house mouse, common vole and • Chewed wires can cause fire and damage machinery other small mice moving above • Transmission of pathogens to humans and domestic ground animals ✔✔ High quality product made of stainless steel and solid plastic topsnap – The clever mousetrap. ✔✔ Easy, fast and secure activation of It is important to control mouse infestation at an early the trap from the outside in one stage in order to avoid proliferation of mice as well as single movement damage and contamination. The topsnap-trap is made out ✔✔ Contact-free release of catch of high-quality stainless steel and solid plastic. Thanks to its sophisticated mechanism, the trap is very user-friendly ✔✔ Safe for users, infants and and efficient for the control of mice in areas such as: domestic animals

• In and around houses • Stockrooms for food and fodder • Greenhouses and growing tunnels • Vegetable and fruit storage areas • Food processing units

Beneficial insects and insect feed 31

Beneficial insects and insect feed

Adalia bipunctata PRODUCT-FACTS Against aphids Andermatt Biocontrol has more Anisopteromalus calandrae than 22 years of experience in the Against larvae of snout beetles, lesser grain borers, production of beneficial insects. drugstore beetles, tobacco beetles At present we supply four different Habrobracon hebetor beneficial insects as well as frozen Against larvae of Indian meal moths, flour moths, insect eggs as food sources for the tobacco moths, tropical warehouse moths, grain moths rearing of beneficial insects.

Trichogramma evanescens Against eggs of Indian meal moths, flour moths, tobacco moths, tropical warehouse moths, grain moths, cloth moths

Ephestia kuehniella Frozen eggs of Ephestia kuehniella serve as a main food source in the production of many different beneficial insects. 32 Entomopathogenic nematodes

Entomopathogenic nematodes

Entomopathogenic nematodes occur naturally in the PRODUCT-FACTS environment as parasites of many insect larvae. The mass release of these nematodes provides an efficient and cura- Entomopathogenic nematodes are a tive control of key insect pests in a wide range of crops. natural product and safe for users, Once released, nematodes actively seek out their insect consumers and the environment. hosts. When a host has been located, the nematodes pen- etrate into the insect through body orifices and release Andermatt Biocontrol has more than symbiotic bacteria that multiply and rapidly kill the insect. 20 years of experience related to Subsequently, nematodes feed upon the host and mature the production of entomopathogenic into adults, which mate and produce the next genera- nematodes. ­At present we supply tion. The life cycle is completed within a few weeks and three different nematode species hundreds of thousands of nematodes emerge in search (please see next page). of new hosts.

AQUANEMIX 2%

Application device for nematodes Our nematodes are formulated in a vermiculite or clay powder that needs to be mixed well in water prior to use. An easy way to apply nematodes is to use Aqua­Nemix 2%. The Aqua­Nemix 2% tank holds 1 liter of concentrated nematode stock. The integrated proportioning system mixes the nematodes with the irrigation water in a 2% ratio. Aqua­Nemix 2% has a quick coupler, allowing easy connection to the hose. 33

Against larvae of:

Heterorhabditis bacteriophora • Black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) • Garden chafer (Phyllopertha horticola) • Hazelnut borer (Balaninus nucum) • Welsh chafer (Hoplia spp.) • Dung beetle (Aphodius spp.) • Many others

Steinernema feltiae • Fungus gnat (Sciaridae) • Overwintering codling moth (Cydia pomonella) • Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) • Leafminers

Steinernema carpocapsae • Mole cricket (Gryllothalpa gryllothalpa) • Overwintering codling moth (Cydia pomonella) • Crane flies (Tipula spp.) • Cutworms (Agrotis spp.) • Red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) • Palm borer (Paysandisia archon) • Duponchelia fovealis • Sycamore lace bug (Corythucha ciliata) • Many others 34 Diverse products

FENICUR

A fennel oil based fungicide that is used against powdery PRODUCT-FACTS mildew and rust. Fenicur, Pyrethrum FS and Quassan are manufactured in Switzerland.

Each of these products obtained registration as plant protection products in Switzerland and are PYRETHRUM FS listed by the Swiss Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) as A biopesticide based on Pyrethrin (without Piperonyl approved products for the use in butoxide) that is used against aphids, spider mites, white- organic farming. flies, thrips etc.

QUASSAN

A biopesticide based on Quassia amara, that is used against apple sawflies, aphids, etc. Structure 35

Structure of the Andermatt Holding

Andermatt Biocontrol is the biggest company within the family- and employee-owned Andermatt Holding. Andermatt Holding currently employs approximately 160 people. Of this total, 116 are working at Andermatt Biocontrol head- quarters in Switzerland, with the remainder working at its subsidiaries abroad. The company owns shares of several other companies listed below:

Andermatt Holding

entomos

www.­biocontrol.ch www.­biogarten.ch www.­biovet.ch www.entomos.ch www.service-ag.ch

GmbH

Germany 100%

Brazil Canada South Africa France Austria Germany South Africa Germany 100% 100% 61% 60% 33% 24% 20% 10%

Andermatt Biocontrol is certified ­according to ISO 9001:2008 36 Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries of Andermatt Biocontrol in the spotlight

Since April 2015 ­Andermatt do Brasil Soluções As a leader in providing environmentally safe and Biológicas Ltda. has been registered as a legal efficacious products for integrated pest manage- entity. Andermatt is making every effort to file for ment programs in Canada and in forestry in the registrations to build a solid portfolio for organic USA, Sylvar Technologies’ focus is to put products farming for intensive crops and to develop selected at the disposal of the end-user to facilitate healthy solutions for integrated pest management for row crops, healthy forests and a healthy environment. crops. Product Portfolio Product Portfolio Sylvar offers several bio-rational products and product Andermatt expects to receive approval for its first bio­ lines including: aPhinity: Sylvar’s pheromone-based tech- control product (Verpavex, a baculovirus product for the nology-monitoring products; Abietiv: Abietiv provides control of Helicoverpa ssp.) for the 2016 season. Addi- excellent control of outbreaks of populations of the Balsam tionally Andermatt will launch three novel bio-fertilizers: fir sawfly (Neodiprion abietis); Loopex: Sylvar’s new bio- ­ComCat, a natural plant extract, proved to minimize logical control product for use against the cabbage looper, drought stress. ComCat also encourages the develop- Trichoplusia ni; Gypchek and Disparvirus: The Lymantria ment of rhizobium bacteria by increasing the N-fixing dispar multiple nucleopolyhedro virus (LdMNPV) offers nodules many times over. In addition, the company has safe and effective biological control of the larvae of the developed ZumSil, a bioactive silicon for foliar application gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar); TM­­ ­Biocontrol-1 and Virtus: and ­SilCoat, a silicon fertilizer coating. TM Biocontrol-1 and Virtus provide effective ­biological control for the Whitemarked tussock moth (Orgyia leu- costigma) and the Douglas fir tussock moth (Orgyia pseudotsugata).

Andermatt do Brasil Soluções Biológicas Ltda. Sylvar Technologies Inc. Av. Anita Garibaldi 850, Sala 504 C 1350 Regent Street CEP 80540-400, Curitiba, PR · Brazil Fredericton New Brunswick, Canada, E3B 5P7 +55 41 35038703 1 506 444.5690 [email protected] [email protected] www.andermatt.com.br www.sylvar.ca 37

Madumbi Sustainable Agriculture is a sales and Andermatt France aims to be the leading SME, pro- marketing company specializing in the distribution viding biocontrol solutions and expertise for a wide of sustainable bio-rational solutions in Africa. Our spectrum of crops and uses on the French market. vision is to drive sustainable agriculture for future The company undertakes missions geared to product generations by taking care of our nation’s soil, food introduction and sales development, such as techni- and health. This is achieved by assisting farmers to cal support, registration, marketing and sales, not to care for the vitality of their crops and livestock in mention administrative tasks. order to supply toxin-free, nutrient-dense food to all our tables. Product Portfolio The product portfolio contains more than 25 products or Product Portfolio product groups, including micro-organisms, macro-organ- Our broad product range consists of 3 categories: The isms, lures and traps, natural substances, bio fertilizers and Bioinnoculant range contains beneficial micro-organisms anti-rodents. The Baculoviruses Madex Pro, Madex Twin, which, when added to the soil, improve growing condi- Capex and Helicovex, the natural fungicide Curatio, the tions, aeration, water-holding capacity, soil structure and natural insecticide NeemAzal-T/S, the 6 glued traps from protection from pathogens. The Biostimulants contain the Rebell range, 50 pheromones lures and associated micro-organisms/substances based on natural resources traps from the PheroNorm range, Drosal traps against with added nutrition. These products stimulate the natural Drosophila sp., 3 entomogenic nematodes, the Biostimu- processes of plants and tolerance to abiotic and biotic lants RhizoVital (registered) and AlgoVital Plus, 3 rodent stress factors. The Biomanagement range consists of pest traps: topcat, topsnap and standby. and disease control products whose active ingredient has a biological origin. This includes fungi, bacteria, baculovi - ruses and plant extracts.

Madumbi Sustainable Agriculture Andermatt France 223 Burger Street Cré@ticité Bat A – Technopole Izarbel Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 3201 64210 Bidart · France +27 (0) 33 342 3984 +33 (0)5 64 11 51 04 [email protected] [email protected] www.madumbi.co.za www.andermatt.fr 38 Who is who

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