Canada approves Phthorimaea operculella granulovirus isolate GV-0019 and Tutavir

Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, is granting registration for the sale and use of PhopGV Technical and Tutavir, containing the technical grade active ingredient Phthorimaea operculella granulovirus isolate GV-0019, for control of tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) on greenhouse fruiting vegetables.

Phthorimaea operculella granulovirus isolate GV-0019 is an insect-specific baculovirus and is the active ingredient in the insecticide product, Tutavir. Tutavir infects only larvae of certain Lepidopteran species (for example, moths) and acts only on ingestion by larvae, not by contact.

The Proposed Registration Decision PRD2024-01, Phthorimaea operculella granulovirus isolate GV‑0019 and Tutavir, containing the detailed evaluation of the information submitted in support of this registration, underwent a 45 day consultation period ending on 11 April 2024. The evaluation found that, under the approved conditions of use, the health and environmental risks and the value of the pest control product(s) are acceptable. Health Canada received no comments on PRD2024-01, Phthorimaea operculella granulovirus isolate GV‑0019 and Tutavir, during the public consultation period conducted in accordance with section 28 of the Pest Control Products Act.

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