Helicovex®

Helicovex® offers highly effective control of H. armigera & H. punctigera. The virus kills very young larvae (neonates) up to L2 larvae within 3-5 days. Larger L3-L5 larvae become infected and act as a catalyst for the virus to spread to the rest of the population allowing Helicovex® to have a sustained control effect. If conditions are favourable, Helicovex® has the potential to infect subsequent generations.Insect virus products like Helicovex® are highly preferred over bacteria based products like Bt’s because they do not harm other non-target caterpillars that are considered an important part of biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Data last updated 02/06/2026.