Product Portfolio 2015

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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 some of new products based on baculoviruses and beneficial 200 highly motivated employees. We are absolutely con- insects. Through the acquisition of the company Topcat, a vinced about the advantages of biocontrol and would be comprehensive knowhow for the development of mouse pleased to demonstrate our products and solutions to you traps was adopted and developed further. and your clients.

Yours sincerely

Dr. Isabel Andermatt and Dr. Martin Andermatt 3

Structure of the Andermatt Holding

Andermatt Biocontrol is the biggest company within the family- and employee-owned Andermatt Holding. Around 140 employees are working at Andermatt Biocontrol. 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%

topcat GmbH

Switzerland Germany Holland Brazil South Africa Canada France Austria Germany South Africa Germany 100% 100% 100% 100% 61% 60% 60% 33% 24% 20% 10% 4

Index

Baculoviruses Bio-Fungicides 6 Characteristics of baculoviruses 27 AmyProtec 42 7 Our baculovirus products 28 Eco-77 8 Testimonials 9 Helicovex Biostimulants / Bioinnoculants 10 Spexit 29 Eco-T 11 Littovir 30 Eco-Rhiz Soya 12 Exilon 31 Eco-Rhiz Lucerne 13 Loopex 32 ­RhizoVital 14 Madex 33 Testimonials 15 Madex Max, Madex Plus, Madex Top 16 Madex Twin Entomopathogenic nematodes 17 Capex 34 Entomopathogenic nematodes 18 Cryptex 34 AquaNemix 2% 19 Neodiprion abietis NPV 20 Lymantria dispar MNPV Beneficial insects 36 Beneficial insects and insect feed Bio-Insecticide (Beauveria bassiana) 21 Eco-Bb Commercial products 37 Fenicur Monitoring systems / Mass trapping systems 37 Pyrethrum FS 22 Rebell – coloured sticky traps 37 Quassan 23 PheroNorm Who is who Rodent control 38 Our technical support 24 topcat – The vole trap. 25 standby – The vole fence. 26 topsnap – The indoor-mousetrap. 5

Novelties

Eco-Bb page21 Entomopathogenic fungi (Beauveria bassiana) for the control of agricultural insect and mite pests.

Eco-77 page28 Biological fungicide (Trichoderma harzianum) for plant wound protection and the control of pathogens like Botrytis.

Eco-T page29 Biostimulating microbial fertilizer (Trichoderma harzianum) for a larger, healthier and more effective root system.

Eco-Rhiz Soya page 30 Effective Rhizobium inoculant (Bradyrhizobium japonicum) for optimum nitrogen fixation in soy.

Eco-Rhiz Lucerne page31 Effective Rhizobium inoculant (Sinorhizobium meliloti) for optimum nitrogen fixation in lucerne. 6 Baculoviruses

Characteristics of baculoviruses

What are baculoviruses? CHARACTERISTICS Baculoviruses are natural pathogens of insects, mainly lepidopteran species. Baculoviruses consist of one or sev - ✔✔ Highly effective eral virions, which contain the viral DNA. These virions are ✔✔ Residue - free encapsulated in a protein occlusion body, which protects ✔ the virus from destructive influences in the environment. ✔ Safe Granuloviruses are rod - shaped and normally contain a ✔✔ Selective 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. The protein capsules get dissolved and release the virions, which infect the insects midgut cells. After infecting the midgut cells, other host cells get infected. A few days later, the larvae are killed, and millions of new viruses are 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 7

Our baculovirus products

We offer a broad range of plant protection CHARACTERISTICS ­pro­ducts based on baculoviruses against a range of pest insects. ✔✔ Compatible ✔✔ Stable The use of baculoviruses against insect pests offers ✔ • highly effective control ✔ Ready - to - use • 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. 8 Baculoviruses

Testimonials

CABASC, Spain

Desde que uso Spexit he podido espaciar los tratamientos químicos para gusano obteniendo las mismas eficacias y asegurándome una menor carga de residuos químicos a la vez que no daño los auxiliares para control de mosca blanca y trips. Country, region Since using Spexit, I was able to reduce the chemical treatments against Spo- Almería (Spain) doptera exigua whilst maintaining the same efficacy and assuring less chemical residues. At the same time beneficial insects for the control of white flies and Crops produced thrips are not harmed. Pepper var. California

Francisco Javier Fernández Gutiérrez de Berja

FINAGRICOLA, Italy

Littovir has become the key product in our S­podoptera littoralis control strategy.

Country, region Italy

Crops produced Lettuce

Kleppe S.A., Argentina

We have been using Madex in our Gaucho apples and pears for 3 years. Madex has become a key element for controlling codling moth in a challeng- ing Argentine environment, with very good results and without residues. For sure, Madex helps us to market our Gaucho brand in more than 35 countries in 4 continents. Country, region Argentina Ing. Agr. Juan José Iuorno, Head of production Kleppe S.A. Crops produced Apples and pears 9

HELICOVEX

Pest PRODUCT-FACTS The cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) and other Helicoverpa species belong to the most damaging pests of Against economic importance on a global level. They are predomi - African cotton bollworm nant in a large range of open-field crops, but also cause (Helicoverpa armigera) and other severe damage in protected crops. They are known to Helicoverpa species gradually develop resistance against several chemical sub - stances. The larvae are extremely polyphagous and feed Active ingredient on many different plant structures including stems, leaves, Helicoverpa armigera flower heads and fruits. Moths are known to migrate over nucleopolyhedrovirus (HearNPV) long distances. Formulation type Product Suspension concentrate Helicovex is a tool for efficient and sustainable control of the cotton bollworm and other Helicoverpa species Concentration such as Helicoverpa zea or Helicoverpa punctigera. The 7.5 × 10¹² NPV/liter virus kills young instars (L1 – L3) and infects older larvae. Considering its favourable toxicological and residue-free Standard dosage profile, Helicovex is well suited for organic and 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 10 Baculoviruses

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 under-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 11

LITTOVIR

Pest PRODUCT-FACTS The egyptian cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis, is an extremely polyphagous pest attacking more than 80 plant Against species of economic importance. The insect is widespread Egyptian cotton leafworm in Africa, Asia and the countries of the Mediterranean (Spodoptera littoralis) basin. Active ingredient While young larvae cause feeding damages 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 and therefore 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 12 Baculoviruses

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 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. 13

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. Insecticide resistance has become Autographa californica 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 Concentration that can be included in any pest control program, espe- 5 × 10¹¹ NPV/liter cially as an additional resistance management tool for the control of insecticide resistant T. ni populations. Due Standard dosage to its high selectivity, Loopex is a safe option for cab- 200 ml per ha bage looper control in production systems using beneficial insects. ­Sylvar Technologies Inc. Canada, a subsidiary of Crops Andermatt Biocontrol (60%), is the producer of Loopex. 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. 14 Baculoviruses

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 of various biological and physiological development Active ingredient requirements. 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 20 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 moths. Apple, pear, walnuts, quinces, apricots, peaches, almonds, kakis, medlars, oranges and others 15

MADEX MAX, MADEX PLUS, MADEX TOP

Andermatt Biocontrol supplies the market with new isolates PRODUCT-FACTS which control also CpGV-resistant codling moth larvae. Against All these products (Madex Max, Madex Plus, Madex Top) Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) are based on different strains. Madex Plus was launched also (CpGV-resistant populations) in 2008, Madex Max in 2009. Madex Top, the newest CpGV-isolate, received its first approval in 2012. Active ingredient 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 16 Baculoviruses

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 tips of young Formulation type twigs and shoots causing dieback, distortion and wilting of Suspension concentrate 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 17

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 on various crops. In Summer fruit tortrix Asia, this species is a pest in tea plantations. (Adoxophyes orana)

Product Active ingredient Capex offers highly effective control of the summer fruit Adoxophyes orana granulovirus tortrix populations. The infected larvae are killed in the last (AoGV) larval instar. The early application of Capex on overwin- tering 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 18 Baculoviruses

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. False codling moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta, Product formerly: Cryptophlebia leucotreta) Cryptex contains an isolate of Cryptophlebia leucotreta granulovirus (CrleGV) which was isolated from a popula- Active ingredient tion of false codling moth originating from South Africa. Cryptophlebia leucotreta granulovirus (CrleGV) Cryptex offers highly effective control of false codling moth populations. Cryptex can be applied without addi- Formulation type tives such as molasses or sugar and prevent damage Suspension concentrate within the first year of application. Moreover, the use of ­Cryptex has a long term control effect on false codling Concentration moth population if applied early in the season. 2 × 10¹³ GV/liter

Standard dosage 200 ml per ha

Crops Citrus, avocado, pomegranates, bean, ­cotton, grape, macadamia, maize, peppers, stone fruits, tea and many others 19

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 is defoliation, reduced vigour and growth, and tree mortality. Active ingredient Neodiprion abietis Product nucleopolyhedrovirus (NeabNPV) Abietiv is a naturally occurring biocontrol agent isolated from sawfly populations in Newfoundland, Canada. The Formulation type virus causes a lethal disease when ingested through feed- Suspension concentrate ing larvae. Concentration Abietiv is applied to forest stands, to effectively decrease 4 × 10¹² NPV/liter populations of balsam fir sawfly and thereby minimise feeding damage, particularly on silviculture and balsam Application area fir stands. Abietiv is applied by aerial application and Balsam fir (Abies balsamea) has been developed and tested by the Canadian Forest Service. Sylvar Technologies Inc. Canada, a subsidiary of Andermatt Biocontrol (60%), is the producer of Abietiv. 20 Baculoviruses

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 LdMNPV is a biological alternative and offers highly effec- tive control of gypsy moth. Control efforts are necessary Application area in order to manage the gypsy moth and to protect natural Mainly on deciduous hardwood trees resources as well as forest integrity. The product can be (oak, maple, elm, alder, birch, apple, applied from the ground or by air. Sylvar Technologies Inc. poplar) ­Canada, a subsidiary of Andermatt Biocontrol (60%), is the producer of Lymantria dispar MNPV. Bio-Insecticide (Beauveria bassiana) 21 NEW

ECO-BB

Beauveria bassiana for control of agricul- PRODUCT-FACTS tural insect and mite pests Eco-Bb contains the insect-attacking fungus Beauveria Against bassiana strain R444 ( > 2 × 109 spores/g), which infects Various agricultural insect pests and controls whitefly, spider mite and various other agri- cultural insect pests. Eco-Bb’s unique formulation prevents Active ingredient the fungal spores from drying out and enhances penetra- Beauveria bassiana strain R444 tion and infection 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 Standard dosage attach to and penetrate through the “skin” or cuticle of 1 g/liter water for a full cover spray the insect. Once inside the insect, the fungus grows and or drench into soil multiplies. Death is caused by internal tissue destruction. Crops In numerous greenhouse and field trials,Eco-Bb ­ proved to Wide range of crops be very effective against whitefly and red spider mite on a variety of crops. Trial results also show efficacy against weevils, wire worm, thrips and many more.

Advantages • Unique formulation • 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 ECO-BB 22 Monitoring systems / Mass trapping systems

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 Station Agro- ✔✔ Very specific colours ensure high scope Changings-Wädenswil ACW, who still ensures the reliability and low by-catches quality of each production lot. ✔✔ Rebell traps have an integrated UV-filter assuring long-lasting Rebell amarillo colour fastness Monitoring or mass trapping of cherry fruit flies, walnut ✔✔ The traps are made of strong fruit flies and other fruit flies, as well as the turnip polypropylene, protecting the traps ceutorrhynchus and the cabbage stem weevil from significant deformation ✔✔ Coated with very strong glue Rebell bianco performing also under severe Monitoring of apple and plum fruit sawflies and for the weather conditions mass trapping of raspberry beetles ✔✔ Rebell traps can be cleaned and Rebell blu re-used for a second or third Monitoring of thrips 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 23

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 24 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 amazing population dynamics of ✔✔ Comfortable operating position, voles leads to enormous economic damage in agriculture. hygienic mode of operation

topcat – The vole trap. ✔✔ Can be used against voles, field To prevent vole damage, early active measures should be mice, etc. taken. Aside from preventive measures such as enhance - ment 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. 26 Rodent control

TOPSNAP – The indoor-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 indoor-mousetrap. ✔✔ Easy, fast and secure activation of It is important to control mice infestation at an early stage the trap from the outside in one in order to avoid proliferation of mice as well as damage single movement and contamination. The topsnap-trap (Patent pending) is ✔✔ Contact-free release of catch made out of high-quality stainless steel and solid plastic. Thanks to its sophisticated mechanism, the trap is very ✔✔ Safe for users, infants and user-friendly and efficient for the control of mice in indoor- domestic animals areas such as:

• stockrooms for food and fodder • greenhouses and growing tunnels • vegetable and fruit storage areas • food processing units • house and farm

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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 Active ingredient activates 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 This combination of effects helps the plant to build stronger > 2.5 × 10¹0 spores/ml and healthier roots and to improve its tolerance towards biotic (pathogens) and abiotic (water deficiency, salinity) Standard dosage 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, avoiding resistances and reducing the use of con- Seed treatment; drenching; soil- ventional fungicides. spraying; injection into hydroponics; in combination with agrochemical etc.

UNTREATED CONTROL AMYPROTEC 42 28 Bio-Fungicides NEW

ECO-77

Eco-77 for Botrytis control and plant wound PRODUCT-FACTS protection Eco-77 contains the beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzi- Key benefits anum strain B77 ( > 2 × 109 spores/g), a very effective aer- Colonizes damaged or senescing plant ial Trichoderma strain. The Trichoderma fungus colonizes tissue and prevents pathogen infection any plant wound or senescing plant tissue, and prevents pathogens such as Botrytis and Eutypa from penetrat- Active ingredient ing the plant. Thus, Eco-77 is effective against Botrytis Trichoderma harzianum strain B77 on leaves, flowers and fruits. In the same way pruning wounds on grapevines and other fruit trees are protected Formulation types against the entrance of pathogens. Grapevine trials, have Wettable powder shown that the protecting fungus may still be active one year after. Standard dosage 1 g/2 l water for a full cover spray, Eco-77 is mixed directly with water and applied either as a directed spray on pruning wounds, full cover spray as a directed spray onto pruned surfaces, or via pruning shears with a dripper or via pruning shears with a dripper attachment. Eco-77 attachment is not compatible with several broad spectrum fungicides. Crops Advantages Wide range of crops • Efficient Botrytis protection in greenhouses (leaves, flowers and fruit) • Fewer plant losses resulting from wood rot pathogens • Vineyard’s productive life is extended as a result of disease prevention (e. g. Eutypa). Biostimulants / Bioinnoculants 29 NEW

ECO-T

For a larger, healthier and more effective PRODUCT-FACTS root system Eco-T contains spores ( > 2 × 109 spores/g) of Trichoderma Key benefits harzianum strain kd, a soilborn strain selected after exten- Growth stimulation and enhanced sive research. Eco-T enhances and stimulates plant growth nutrient mobilization and helps to buffer plants from extreme conditions such as waterlogging, drought etc. Eco-T supports the plant to Active ingredient get a larger, healthier and more effective root system and Trichoderma harzianum can be applied to almost any crop. Trichoderma spores germinate and colonise the root zone. Formulation type Wettable Powder and Powder for dry Good results have been recorded on most crops including seed treatment* maize, wheat, soybeans, potatoes, pastures, fruit trees, vegetables, nursery crops and turf. The method of applica- Crops tion depends on the crop type. Generally, seed treatment All crops is recommended for field crops, while drenching is the best method to use in nurseries, orchards and for under glass production. Eco-T is available as a concentrated WP formulation or a powder for dry seed treatmetns * graphite/talc lubricant to be added to mechanical planters (“Eco-T Ezi-Flo”) (Eco-T Ezi-Flo).

Advantages • Increases plant growth and crop yield • Improves the root system • Ideal product for IPM programs • Versatile application • Fully compatible with organic and residue free production

UNTREATED CONTROL ECO-T 30 Biostimulants / Bioinnoculants NEW

ECO-RHIZ SOYA

Effective Rhizobium inoculant for optimum PRODUCT-FACTS nitrogen fixation in Soy Eco-Rhiz Soya is a bacterial bioinoculant which guaran- Key benefits

tees a maximum level of N2-fixation. The product con- Nitrogen fixation through root tains bacterial cells of the nitrogen fixing rhizobium strain nodulation Bradyrhizobium japonicum WB74. This is a with high nodu- lation and fixation abilities. The unique granular formu- Active ingredient lation offers high concentration of bacterial cells within Bradyrhizobium japonicum WB74 protective capsules that give the product natural sticking properties for seed treatments. Formulation type Wet granular formulation Advantages • Easy to use and compatible with standard seed treat- Crops ment applicators Soybeans • Increased yields and improved crop uniformity • N-fertilizer application is not needed • No additional stickers required • High nodulation and N-fixation

Best results are obtained in combination with Eco-T (page 29). Both products are also available as a twin pack. 31 NEW

ECO-RHIZ LUCERNE

Effective Rhizobium inoculant for optimum PRODUCT-FACTS nitrogen fixation in lucerne Eco-Rhiz Lucerne is a bacterial bioinoculant which guar- Key benefits antees a maximum level of N2-fixation. The product con- Nitrogen fixation through root tains the bacterial cells of the nitrogen fixing rhizobium nodulation Sinorhizobium meliloti RF14. This is a strain with high nodu- lation and fixation abilities. The unique granular formula- Active ingredient tion offers high concentration of spores within protective Sinorhizobium meliloti RF14 capsules that give the product natural sticking properties for seed treatments. Formulation type Wet granular formulation Advantages • Easy to use and compatible with standard seed treat- Crops ment applicators Lucerne (Medicago sativa) and other • Increased yields and improved crop uniformity Medics • N-fertilizer application is not needed • No additional stickers required • High nodulation and N-fixation

Best results are obtained in combination with Eco-T (page 29). Both products are also available as a twin pack. 32 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 Bacil- Key benefits lus ­amyloliquefaciens ( > 2.5 × 10¹0 CFU/ml). The bacteria Growth stimulation and nutrient germinate and colonize the young growing roots, release mobilization through bacterial hormones and enzymes which stimulate plant growth and hormones and enzymes mobilise nutrients. RhizoVital supports the plant to build a strong and efficient root system, improving its tolerance Active ingredient towards stress caused by unfavorable climatic conditions Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and field management (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 agrocemicals. RhizoVital is an insurance for high yields in Crops a wide range of crops. All crops

Advantages • Increases crop yield • Increases root growth and nutrient mobilisation • Mixes well with fertilizers and plant protection products • 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 33

Testimonials

Campo Seven, Spain

El empleo de RhizoVital desde semillero me garantiza un rápido esta - blecimiento del cultivo en campo.

The application of RhizoVital at planting guarantees rapid establishment of the crops in my fields. Country, region Murcia (Spain) José Egea de San Pedro del Pinatar Crops produced Organic Pepper

Bioleguma, Switzerland

We are very satisfied with RhizoVital: It is a very versatile product ensur- ing a quick and good root growth and improves evidently the quality of our yield.

Rolf Etter and Jürg Frey Country, region Switzerland

Crops produced Organic Vegetables

Crop Doc, South Africa Country, region KwaZulu-Natal Crop Doc agent Ian Zunckle and his customer Harry Mandy recently (South Africa) used RhizoVital as part of a Potatoe program. RhizoVital was included in an effort to increase yield and improve overall quality of Potatoes harvested. Both Crops produced Harry and Ian were impressed with the results of the program: We achieved a Potatoes, corn and 10 ton increase in yield with improved quality of 80 – 90% first grade Potatoes. soybeans

Ian Zunckle and Harry Mandy 34 Entomopathogenic nematodes

Entomopathogenic nematodes

Entomopathogenic nematodes naturally occur 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 tive control of key insect pests in a wide range of crops. a natural product and safe to 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 openings 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. 35

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 36 Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects and insect feed

Adalia bipunctata PRODUCT-FACTS Against aphids Andermatt Biocontrol has more Anisopteromalus calandrae than 20 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. Commercial products 37

FENICUR

Fungicide based on fennel oil against powdery mildew PRODUCT-FACTS and rust. Fenicur, Pyrethrum FS and Quassan are manufactured in Switzerland.

All of them obtained registration as plant protection products in Switzerland and are listed by the PYRETHRUM FS Swiss Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) as approved Biopesticide based on Pyrethrin (without Piperonyl butox- products for the use in organic ide) against aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, thrips etc. farming.

QUASSAN

Biopesticide based on Quassia amara against apple ­sawflies, aphids, etc. 38 Who is who

Our technical support

Our experts will join you in the field, to provide the best solutions and technical support for your situation. Our team will answer all your questions promptly and offer a fast and efficient service.

RETO FLÜCKIGER SIMON FLEISCHLI ALEX MEIER

IRIS KRAAZ

PHILIP KESSLER

GISELA BRAND

DEBORAH BRITSCHGI 39

Managing Director

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Marketing ­International Business

Alex Meier Iris Kraaz Reto Flückiger Gisela Brand Simon Fleischli Head of Marketing Technical Manager, Technical Manager, Technical Manager, Technical Manager, ­International Business ­Market Development ­Market Development ­Market Development ­Market Development

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Regulatory Affairs

Dr. Philip Kessler Dr. Deborah Britschgi Job vacancy Head Regulatory Affairs Technical and Regulatory Technical and Regulatory Affairs Manager, Market Affairs Manager, Market Development Development

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Sales ­International Business

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