- Bio-Gene Technology (BGT) announces positive results from its most recent trial in stored grain pest control, showing efficacy over the targeted nine-month protection period
- The trial aimed to test the ability of a lead Flavocide combination treatment to control five of the key stored grain pests
- Throughout the testing period, results showed the treatment provided complete control of non-resistant strains of all species, as well as the control of three of five resistant strains
- The two remaining resistant strains were controlled for a three-month period, indicating higher rates of application or alternative combination treatments could be used
- Shares are trading 3.7 per cent higher today at 28 cents each
Bio-Gene Technology (BGT) has announced positive results from its most recent trial in stored grain pest control, showing efficacy over the targeted nine-month protection period.
The trial aimed to test a lead Flavocide combination treatment as part of Stage 3 of a collaboration program with its research and commercial partners.
This stage of the program tested the combination treatment to control five of the key
stored grain pests, being the Lesser grain borer, Flour beetle, Saw-toothed grain beetle, Flat grain beetle and Rice weevil.
Throughout the testing period, results showed that the combination treatments provided complete control of non-resistant strains of all species, as well as the control of three of five resistant strains.
The two remaining resistant strains were controlled for a three-month period, indicating higher rates of application or alternative combination treatments could be used for longer periods of control.
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Richard Jagger said the results form the basis of product label recommendations.
“Given these results, Bio-Gene is progressing discussions on the development program including next steps towards product development and registration,” he said.
“The results of this longer-term study demonstrate the effectiveness of Flavocide in combination with other chemistry groups.
“The successful control of all susceptible strains of all five species tested over the 9-month study period is a great outcome.
“Control of resistant strains of all five species for either the full 9 months or a shorter period is very positive.
“Together with previous Flavocide efficacy testing results, this result forms the basis for Flavocide product label recommendations for control of the major pest species impacting grain storage.”
Shares were trading 3.7 per cent higher today at 28 cents each at 12:00 pm AEDT.