Biocontrol Latam - Conference Day Two - EST (Eastern Standard Time, GMT-5)
Biocontrol Latam - Conference Day Two - EST (Eastern Standard Time, GMT-5)
- Tatiane Almeida do Nascimento - Federal Agricultural Inspector, Ministry of Agriculture, MAPA
- Vanessa Lucas Xavier - Toxicological Safety Assessment Manager, Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA)
- Amalia Borsari - Biological Director, Croplife Brasil
- Alessandra Moccia - Chair of Semiochemical PG, IBMA, International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA)
- Diego Ibañez - Latam Territory Manager, Botanical Solutions
- Claudio Muñoz - Head Commercial Unit Andean Countries, Syngenta
Fall Army worm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a quarantine pest worldwide. From North America, It moved to Asia and a appeared in 2017 it is now present in 46 African countries and can destroy to 100% of crops (maize, sorgho...). FAO considers it as first plague for food supply as it has caused country GDP drop by 20% per year. It is a priority to develop and put on the market a IPM solution against this pest. Based on M2i’s expertise : - In pheromone synthesis with already several synthetic routes discovered - In formulation and pheromone release through a patented microencapsulation technology, 100% biosourced 100% biodegradable with extra long shlef life and regular pheromone release kinetics - In pheromone application devices : already 4 new mating diruption application devices patented and registered worldwide since 2017 ( paintball in forestry and orchard, spray in vineyards, spray in orchards, atomizer in Boxwood ….) We developed a new and innovative product of mating disruption through pheromone against FAW in maize. Description: First proof of concept trial made in 2019 in Senegal with the local ministry of Agriculture in 3 fields of 1 ha each. Pheromone is formulated in a micro-encapsulated gel applicated with a manual atomizer on the maize stem. One application for three month of protection of only 20g of pheromone load/ha. Since 2019, we ran several trials in Cameroon, Ghana, South Africa and now in Latin America (Argentina & Brasil) with a flowable formulation of the pheromone, more adapted to wide area and bigger plots. Product is to be sprayed as a conventional pesticides and can be mix in the same tank if needed. Efficacy rate of 97,5% on damages reduction.The commercial launch of these 2 products is planned for 2024.
- Samuel Geny - Development Director, M2i
- Gustavo Noriega Kamisato - Portfolio Manager, Kimitec
- Lieselot Van der Veken - Founder, Pro Terra Agro