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New biopesticide available for bollworms and budworms

Posted on April 19, 2018 by southernipmcenter

A host-specific virus is being used to control bollworms and budworms in Arkansas crops.

Helicoverpa nucleopolyhedrovirus, or just NPV, does not affect humans, plants or other insects, including those that are beneficial.

A fact sheet about Helicoverpa NPV is now available online at http://bit.ly/HelicoverpaNPV. The fact sheet is a joint publication of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Southern Integrated Pest Management Working Group and the Mid-South Entomologists Working Group.

The bioinsecticide has been studied and in use for years. Gus Lorenz, Extension entomologist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said there is no shortage of research behind the use of this virus.

Read the rest of the story in Delta Farm Press.

Filed under: news | Tagged: biocontrol, biopesticide, bollworms, budworms, Helicoverpa npv, insect pest control, soybean pests |

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