 CpGV has been shown to kill many of the larvae of "C. pomonella" in trials without having adverse effects on humans or other animals, thanks to the specific nature of the virus.Also, no development of resistance was observed.The first CpGV strain, isolated in Mexico, has been commercially formulated into biological pesticides such as Madex (Andermatt Biocontrol AG), Carpovirusine (NPP/Arysta LifeScience) and Cyd-X (Certis).