Get Ahead of Aphids With Versys Insecticide

There are some things you never want to leave behind — smelly socks, spoiled milk, rotten food. The same can be said for aphids, which can do more damage than a few carelessly left household items.

Enter Versys^Ⓡ Inscalis^Ⓡ Insecticide, a powerful tool designed to control a variety of aphid species in brassica, cole and leafy vegetables.

Whether used as an early spray or tank mix partner, Versys insecticide can help growers get ahead of aphids while offering strong residual activity. This is key because even a few aphids in your vegetable fields can cause significant damage. When aphids feed, they use their needle-like mouthparts to pierce and suck the leaves, which can create blemishes, stunt plant growth, and spread pathogenic viruses.

Contamination and damage by these sap-sucking insects can downgrade the quality of your crop and even make it unmarketable at sale.

Aphids also have tremendous reproductive capacity, making them a consistent worry that can quickly build to troubling levels and ultimately negatively impact the bottom line. Because of this high reproductive potential and their small size, aphids can go undetected until they reach damaging levels in terms of crop quality and yield.

Zero-tolerance aphid control is of utmost importance to greens growers, who must produce high-quality crops to be successful in today’s market. And insecticides are the most capable and sufficient line of defense against economic damage. Versys insecticide offers selective yet excellent aphid control that helps simplify insect management. It provides tremendous versatility for the leafy green grower. This is important as aphid pressure can change from season to season, crop to crop and region to region.

Versys insecticide is powered by Inscalis insecticide, an active ingredient with a novel mode of action classification (IRAC 9D). The chemistry disrupts the sensory responses of target insects and interferes with their feeding within 10 minutes. The product received California DPR approval in 2020 and is considered among a handful of up-to-date, effective chemistries for aphid control in leafy vegetables, cole, and brassica crops.

In addition, Versys insecticide complements parasitic and predatory control, preserving beneficial insects as part of an integrated pest management program. It also offers application freedom with a pollinator-compatible mindset.

Starting with the goal of leaving no aphid behind can help set growers up for success. Anticipating an aphid infestation, scouting fields, and incorporating Versys insecticide as part of your control program can help result in healthier, more vigorous plants while maximizing yield potential and quality.

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