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AGRICULTURE, AGROCHEMICAL, FEED PRODUCTION, AGROECOLOGY

EFFECTIVENESS OF GRANULOSIS VIRUS AGAINST CODLED MOTH

Saule Korabaeva 1 , Moldyr Askarova 2 , Sabina Turuspekova 2 , Gulshariya Kairova 3

1 laboratory, Kazakh Research Institute of Fruit and Vegetable Growing; 2 Kazakh Research Institute of Fruit and Vegetable Growing; 3 NJSC «Kazakh National Agrarian Research University»

doi.org/10.37884/2-2025/27 pp. 273-283 Admitted 07.04.2025 Published 30.06.2025

Abstract

The apple tree is the primary fruit crop in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Ensuring the population’s access to fruits year-round in sufficient quantities is a key objective. One way to improve both the quality and quantity of fruit products is by  enhancing the protection system against diseases and pests. The annual increase in the use  of chemical pesticides has a negative impact on the environment raising concerns about ecological imbalances in agro ecosystems and the emergence of resistant pest generations. This, in turn, leads to an increase in the frequency or dosage of chemical treatments. Current garden protection methods emphasize active suppression of harmful organisms, which is not environmentally friendly and increases the cost of protective measures. It is therefore important to evaluate the appropriateness of using plant protection products depending on the level of plant infestation. Obviously, it is possible to predict potential damage before it occurs. It requires monitoring and identification of pests. The codling moth (Cydia pomonella) causes annual global losses exceeding $62 billion. Spraying with azinphos-methyl is banned in the European Union, Turkey and the USA, prompting discussions about combating the pest with bio agents. Uncontrolled use of chemicals may lead to the extinction of some beneficial insects and disrupt food chains in orchards. An alternative to chemical methods could be the use of  biological garden protection systems. A promising method for combating the codling moth involves the use of granulosis virus as a bio agent, as these microorganisms do not negatively impact beneficial insects or the environment. Based on the study of the biological characteristics and harmfulness of the codling moth in southeastern Kazakhstan, optimal timings for protective measures have been identified. Research has demonstrated the high biological effectiveness of a new product, Vairosoft MS CR 4SC, in combating the codling moth (Cydia pomonella)/

apple tree codling moth granulosis virus biological protection entomophages pheromone traps monitoring bio agents

01 Introduction

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