With its green patented micro encapsulation technology for pheromones, M2i is devoted to the problem of integrated control without pesticides against the pine processionnary caterpillar that affects over 300 000 ha of forest and 67% of French municipalities. This pest, besides its disastrous impact on the heritage of the pinewood territories, is a major public health concern because its larva is highly irritant and dangerous for local residents and animals.
M2i Life Sciences has developed an innovative process for mating disruption pheromones. During the flight time the aim is to saturate the air with a large amount of the insect specific sex pheromone to prevent males and females detecting each other and therefore limit the couplings thus laying and prevent infestation of the pine forest.
The active pheromone ingredient is micro-encapsulated in a natural wax emulsion (biodegradable); this unique process allows for prolonged release which is controlled and stable over time.Find this article at: http://news.agropages.com/News/NewsDetail---16260.htm | |
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