BioSafe Systems Releases New Bioinsecticide for Specialty Crops
January 9, 2020 BioSafe Systems has announced the release of BT NOW, an aqueous, biological insecticide labeled to control various lepidoptera pests in a wide variety of crops. Its formula consists of Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki (Btk) strain EVB-113-19, a new variation of the Btk bacterium that targets the lepidoptera insect while remaining easy on many beneficial insects and pollinators.
According to BioSafe, this specialized Btk strain makes BT NOW a highly effective resistance management tool that is compatible with many commonly used pesticides, fertilizers, and adjuvants. BT NOW will help strengthen traditional integrated pest management programs, giving growers a reliable tool that delivers effective and consistent results with each application.
BT NOW works by providing insecticidal endotoxins called Cry toxins that disperse in the pest’s digestive tract. These toxins bind to the insect’s midgut receptors, which immediately disrupts and paralyzes certain digestive functions.
The product is labeled for a number of fruit, nut, citrus, and vegetable crops.
For information, visit biosafesystems.com.
