Over the last few seasons, SACOA has been conducting research into aphid control with BIOPEST in canola.
While the yield loss from aphids transmitting Beet Western Yellow Virus (BWYV) still causes conjecture, it is generally understood that the earlier aphids come in, the greater the yield loss may be at the end of the season.
Canola Products
A uniquely pure iso-paraffinic oil formulation designed for use in combination with and/ or as a stand-alone fungicide or insecticide. Certified for Organic production.
Formulated for use as a spray adjuvant with a wide range of herbicides, insecticides and defoliants to promote optimum leaf uptake and pesticide efficiencies.
Designed to enhance the penetrating properties of post-emergent herbicides, fungicides and insecticides. Particularly suitable for cold water applications.
Mode of Action
As a biorational pesticide, BIOPEST® has two key functions in the management of aphid-borne viruses:
- Plant Virus Management
- Insecticide
Plant Virus Controller
Stylet-borne plant viruses can be transmitted by the probes of winged aphids in less than 20 seconds after landing on the upper leaf surface of host plants.
BIOPEST® interferes with the virus transmission process preventing the pest from inoculating healthy plants and transmitting the virus from diseased ones.
Insecticide
BIOPEST® effectively manages aphids in two ways
- Behaviour modification, primarily by modifying insect feeding and egg laying behaviours
- By suffocation (anoxia)
Find out more
The following pages provide further information on aphid control with BIOPEST® in canola.
Canola Tech Note Series
 | Application Tips for Targeting Stressed Weeds | Read More |
 | BIOPEST in Canola | Read More |
| BIOPEST: Aphid Control in Canola | Read More |
 | Crop Topping - Cereals and Canola | Read More |
 | Improving Fungicide Activity with SACOA Adjuvants | Read More |
| Improving Sclerotinia Control in Canola with BIOPEST | Read More |
| The One-Pass Solution for Sustainable Canola and Cereal Production | Read More |
 | Understanding Spray Oil Quality | Read More |