Field tests with Madex Plus against CpGV-resistant codling moth populations in organic orchards in 2006
2008
Kienzle, J. | Zimmer, J. | Volk, F. | Zebitz, C.P.W. | Boos, Markus
When resistance to the Mexican isolate of Cydia pomonella Granulovirus (CpGV-M) arose in several organic orchards in Germany in 2004 and 2005, the future of codling moth control became a serious concern of organic fruit growing. In 2006, a new virus isolate from Andermatt Biocontrol AG (Madex Plus) was first tested in two field trials in organic orchards on codling moth populations resistant against the Mexican isolate of CpGV. Madex Plus showed a better efficacy on these populations than Madex 3. However, larval mortality larvae seemed to be somewhat delayed. A very good effect was shown in population control. The number of larvae in corrugated card board belts was significantly reduced after treatment with Madex Plus. In addition to these trials, on-farm trials in all orchards concerned of the CpGV-M resistance were carried out. The results of on-farm trials showed the same tendency: high efficacy in population control against a background of slightly delayed larval death. In 2007, Madex Plus was applied successfully in all organic orchards with CpGV-M-resistant codling moth populations in Germany.
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