SorghumCAP^®

SorghumCAP® capsules contain parasitic wasp pupae (Trichogramma pretiosum) for the suppression of caterpillar pests (e.g. Helicoverpa armigera and Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm)) in sorghum. Adult Trichogramma emerge from the capsules and search for pest eggs. Females lay their eggs inside host eggs, where developing larvae consume the contents and prevent pest emergence. New adult wasps then emerge, mate and parasitise additional pest eggs, providing ongoing suppression.
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Early, inoculative releases are key to SorghumCAP® effectiveness. Release at the first sign of moth activity in the field, typically from early vegetative stages (6-leaf onwards). Early releases target eggs before larvae emerge, helping suppress pest pressure before populations reach damaging levels. Multiple releases may be required to maintain suppression throughout the pest risk period.

Note: SorghumCAP® alone rarely provides complete control of Helicoverpa and fall armyworm (FAW), but it is an effective suppression tool that helps minimise grain damage. It is a valuable addition to your IPM program and complements biological larvicides such as Vivus®, which target larvae after egg hatch. The combined use of SorghumCAP® and Vivus® provides suppression across different pest life stages.

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