BioTEPP's Virosoft^TM CP4 now registered in California for control of both the codling moth and the oriental fruit moth larvae

BioTEPP Inc., a Canadian biotech company, recently announced that it received registration from the California Environmental Protection Agency(CalEPA) for its Virosoft^TM CP4, a biopesticide used in the fight againstthe codling moth (cydia pomonella) as well as the oriental fruit moth (OFM) (grapholita molesta).

Used in Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania and New York states for the last 10 years as well as in the Canadian provinces of Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia, Virosoft CP4 is the short- and long-term response to the spread of the codling moth in the main fruit producing regions of North America. This biopesticide makes it possible to carry out a biological fight against the codling moth and the OFM by infecting the larvae with a granulovirus, Cydia pomonella granulosis (CpGVCP4) which, once ingested, kills the larvae before they can enter the fruit. Used in organic and conventional production it allows all other beneficial insects to perform their tasks, thus protecting the crops and ensuring better yields.

“California fruit and nut growers can now count on the effectiveness of Virosoft CP4 in their fight against the codling moth and the oriental fruit moth”says Sylvie Richard, BioTEPP’s president and chief executive officer. “We’re obviously pleased to have obtained this registration from the CalEPA,which will allow our company to strengthen its presence in the North American marketof biopesticides.”