Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, presents growers with an important pest-management challenge. Effective population management requires timely intervention, careful monitoring and crop-protection options that can be incorporated into existing integrated pest management and resistance management programmes.

Spodovir Plus is a nucleopolyhedrovirus bio-insecticide containing Isolate 19, SfMNPV. It specifically targets the juvenile stages of Fall armyworm and was developed as a highly selective way to control this caterpillar pest.

Its biological and selective mode of action makes Spodovir Plus a valuable population-management tool for growers looking to reduce reliance on conventional insecticide groups. It is suitable for integrated and organic pest management programmes and can be tank mixed with other crop-protection products, subject to label directions and compatibility requirements.

Why choose Spodovir Plus?

• Highly selective against Fall armyworm
• Specifically targets juvenile stages of S. frugiperda
• Suitable for integrated and organic pest management
• No MRL requirement and no withholding period
• High compatibility with other agricultural inputs
• Excellent shelf life
• Good rainfastness once dried on the crop [hortag.com.au]

Successful biological control starts with monitoring and correct timing. Apply according to the registered label and target the susceptible juvenile stages before populations become difficult to manage.

View Spodovir Plus product information