UPL's new viral source insecticide is registered in California, USA, and the biological bactericide is approved for use on nine specialty crops.

The diamondback moth can produce up to 10 generations in one season. The larvae feed on crop leaves and heads, causing plant deformities and providing an entry point for pathogens. This type of pest has shown strong adaptability and has developed resistance to many commonly used insecticides, making control increasingly difficult. Lepigen has a new IRAC class 31 mode of action with no known cross-resistance, effectively controlling diamondback moth larvae. According to the company, its unique baculovirus protein complex can promote larval cell infection and death; after death, the larvae release billions of viral particles, continuously forming secondary infections and extending the duration of effectiveness. Dr. Pankaj Pathak, UPL's Biocontrol Product Manager, said, "Growers have found that the effectiveness of commonly used insecticides against this pest is decreasing year by year, and new solutions are urgently needed. Lepigen should be applied regularly every 3-5 days during ...