New Insecticide To Battle Potato Psyllid
May 7, 2013 Dow AgroSciences announced today that it has received federal registration of Transform WG insecticide. The distinctive new chemistry found in Transform provides outstanding and sustainable control of potato psyllid.
Transform is a fast-acting insecticide from a proprietary, new class of chemistry that controls sap-feeding insects, such as potato psyllid, aphids, and leafhoppers. Sulfoxaflor, the active ingredient in Transform, is a novel chemistry that also provides potato growers with an effective new resistance management tool.
“We’ve been evaluating Transform for the last several years, and it has been excellent against potato psyllid as well as aphids and leafhopper,” says Dr. Alan Schreiber, Agriculture Development Group, an independent research company.
Schreiber writes recommendations for insect control guidelines in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. “Transform is a valuable rotational partner in a grower’s Integrated Pest Management program because it has minimal impact on beneficial insects and predatory mites,” he says.
“Transform is fast-acting, something that distinguishes it from other products,” says Dr. Schreiber. “It also offers a broader spectrum of control.”
The unique chemistry of the insecticide, which is the only Group 4C insecticide in the market, offers producers a valuable rotational tool.
“We’ve put Transform in rigorous university and independent field trials and we’re confident Transform will provide the effective control of sap-feeding insects necessary to protect yield and increase profit potential,” says Phil Jost, portfolio marketing leader for Dow AgroSciences.
In addition to effective insect control, the insect control product offers a compilation of features that further benefit potato growers. It controls insects at a low use rate while maintaining most beneficial insects and not flaring aphids or mites. Transform WG insecticide also can be applied by air or ground and offers excellent residual control.
Visit www.TransformInsecticide.com for more information.
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