Andermatt Biocontrol Founds South African Subsidiary
21 June 2010 GROSSDIETWIL, Switzerland — Andermatt Biocontrol AG, specialists in the production of baculovirus products, insect parasitic nematodes and beneficial insects, has founded a subsidiary company in Amanzimtoti, South Africa. Andermatt South Africa, which has been operative since June 1, will give Andermatt Biocontrol better access to the South African market.
The goal of the company is to provide superior biological alternatives to replace chemical pesticides. Currently, the company’s lead products in the South African market are Cryptex and Madex, two baculovirus products registered against false codling moth, a key pest in citrus; and codling moth, a key pest in pome fruit. Andermatt South Africa (Pty) Ltd. will focus on field trials, registrations and distribution of baculoviruses, as well as of acquired biocontrol products.
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