Entomopathogenic Fungus (Lecanicillium sp.)
A Canadian-native, broad-spectrum solution for sustainable pest control. Proven to target aphids and whiteflies, with scalable production and formulation options that reduce reliance on chemical insecticides.
Vineland is seeking a collaborator for licensing or research collaboration to develop, certify, produce, market and sell this new biological control agent in North America.
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Background
Vineland has discovered a potential novel strain of the entomopathogenic fungus Lecanicillium sp. This fungal species, native to Canada, has never been commercialized. Initial tests demonstrate efficacy against a variety of common pests and good potential for mass production. Additional applications, formulations and delivery methods will likely be discovered as research and product development progresses.
Product Overview
Advantages
- Native to Canada
- Broad host range
- Alternative to chemical insecticides.
Characteristics
- Species identified; additional testing required to specify strain
- Mass production protocol and granular formulation demonstrated using common methods.
- Additional formulations are possible with further development.
- Demonstrated efficacy against bird cherry oat aphids, green peach aphids and greenhouse whitefly.
Accordion
TBD
Commercial partner, development partner
N/A
TBD
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