Grandex Max (Cydia pomonella Granulosis Virus) Andermatt - natural insecticide

Grandex Max - ecological insecticide

Availability of Grandex Max in Agrosimex stationary stores:

Grandex Max is available in selected Agrosimex stationary stores:

• Konary 40, 05-660 Warka;
• Obwodowa 13, 05-660 Warka;
• Przylesie 8, 05-640 Mogielnica;
• Goliany 43, 05-620 Błędów;
• Polna 5, 96-230 Biała Rawska.

Grandex Max is an ecological, microbiological insecticide used for the control of codling moth. It contains a naturally occurring pathogen of codling moth (entomopathogenic virus from the Baculoviridae family - Cydia pomonella). Grandex Max is effective only after ingestion by codling moth larvae. Infection by contact is not possible. It has a stomach action. After ingestion, infected larvae stop feeding and cause no further damage. Depending on the amount of substance ingested, larvae die within a few days or during further development and additionally release the virus into the environment. Grandex Max is a selective product and does not pose a threat to beneficial organisms.

The product is intended for use with orchard and handheld sprayers.

The product stored at temperatures below 5°C retains a shelf life of 2 years; upon receipt, place it immediately in a refrigerator to maintain the shelf life indicated on the packaging, otherwise use within 3 months from the delivery date.

Advantages of using Grandex Max:

• Dedicated use - for use in pear tree and apple tree cultivation.
• Viral preparation for the control of codling moth.
• Highly selective and effective.
• Ecological - contains a naturally occurring pathogen of codling moth.
• Use is possible up to harvest.
• Does not pose a threat to beneficial organisms.
• Leaves no residues in fruits.
• No pre-harvest interval.
• Excellent tool in anti-resistance strategy.
• Possibility to reduce the dose in subsequent treatments.
• For use in conventional, integrated and organic production.
• Can be mixed with most fungicides, chemical and biological insecticides, and fertilisers.

Grandex Max Andermatt insecticide - active substance content:

• >3 x 10^13 units of Cydia pomonella Granulosis Virus (CpGV - entomopathogenic virus from the Baculoviridae family) - 6.24 g/l.

Grandex Max - controlled insects:

• codling moth.

Grandex Max insecticide - use in crops:

• Apple tree,
• Pear tree.

Grandex Max - application:

• Trees must be thoroughly covered with spray liquid.
• The number of treatments and doses should be adjusted to pest pressure and control strategy.
• It is recommended to perform treatment every 8-14 days, depending on sunlight.
• Applying Grandex Max on the first generation reduces pest population in subsequent generations.
• Treatments should be repeated in every subsequent pest generation.
• The recommended dose for the first treatment is 100 ml/ha; subsequent doses depending on pest pressure and use of other insecticides should be 50-100 ml/ha.
• Usually, 3 standard applications cover the first generation.
• Treatments should be carried out early in the morning or in the evening; on cloudy days, treatment can be done during the day.
• Resistant to washing off already 3-4 hours after spraying.
• Optimal pH of spray liquid is between 5-8.5.
• Treatments should be scheduled based on the presence of first moths in pheromone traps.
• It is very important to perform the first treatment early:
  - Preferably before the hatching of the first eggs – at the “black head” stage (80-85 degree days after first individuals are caught in traps);
  - At the latest during feeding of larvae at L1 and L2 stages.

Grandex Max - pre-harvest intervals and precautions:

Pre-harvest interval - the period from the last application of the product to the day of crop harvest:

• Not applicable.

Pre-harvest interval for feed - the period from the last application of the product on plants intended for feed to the day when animals can be fed with these plants:

• Not applicable.

Precaution period - the period from the application of the product to the day when people may enter the treated area and animals may be introduced:

• Do not enter until the spray liquid on the plant surface is completely dry.

Period from the last application of the product on plants to the day when succeeding crops can be sown or planted:

• Not applicable.

Grandex Max insecticide - preparation of spray liquid:

Before preparing the spray liquid, accurately determine the required amount. Pour the measured amount of product into the sprayer tank partially filled with water (with the agitator on), then fill up with water to the required volume. After pouring the product into a sprayer tank without a hydraulic agitator, mechanically mix the liquid in the tank. Empty containers should be rinsed three times with water, and the rinsate poured into the sprayer tank with the spray liquid.

Grandex Max Andermatt insecticide - usage and storage instructions:

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store the plant protection product:
  - in places or facilities equipped with appropriate solutions preventing environmental contamination or access by unauthorized persons,
  - in original packaging, in a way that prevents contact with food, beverages or feed,
  - The packaging effectively protects the product from UV radiation.
  - Shelf life is 2 years at temperatures below 5°C. Shelf life is 3 months at temperatures below 20°C.

Warning! Plant protection products must be used safely. Before each use, read the information on the label and product information.

The buyer declares that they meet the conditions specified in Article 25 paragraph 3 point 5 of the Act of 8 March 2013 on plant protection products and has training in the use of plant protection products in the case of products for professional users. Before each use, read the information on the label and product information. Pay attention to detailed risk indications. Follow safety rules contained on the label. Plant protection products may only be purchased by adults and persons who have completed training and have the qualifications required for persons acquiring plant protection products (Article 28 of the Act on plant protection products of 8 March 2013 as amended). Plant protection products must be used in a way that does not pose a threat to human health, animals or the environment. The buyer of plant protection products must be sober. By using this offer, you declare that you meet the above conditions.