1. New approval - Biscaya on OSR for autumn control of Myzus persicae
Impact of Turnip Yellows virus (TuYV) on OSR crop
Yield losses of 30% recorded in trials
Typical yield losses in the region of 10-15%
Spread by the peach-potato aphid (Myzus persicae)
Early infections most damaging
Key features of Biscaya in OSR
Fast knockdown and persistent systemic action.
Controls the peach-potato aphid (Myzus persicae) the aphid vector of TuYV
Advanced O-TEQ® formulation technology.
Excellent Integrated Pest Management profile.
Controls MACE, kdr, super-kdr resistant aphids
Active substance
thiacloprid 240g/L
Formulation
Oil Dispersion (O-TEQ)
Pack size
5 L
Maximum individual dose (OSR)
0.3 L/ha
Maximum number of treatments (OSR)
2 (1 in the autumn for M Persicae and 1 in the spring for pollen Beetle)
Latest time of application (potatoes)
30 days
Water volume
200 L/ha
LERAP
None
Peach potato aphid (Myzus persicae)
Transmits TuYV
MACE, kdr, super-kdr resistant