Greensboro, North Carolina
August 13, 2008
Syngenta Crop
Protection today announced that the California Department of
Pesticide Regulation approved Platinum® 75SG insecticide for use
on brassica vegetables, bushberries, cucurbit vegetables,
fruiting vegetables, grapes, leafy vegetables, potatoes, root
vegetables, strawberries, tobacco, and tuberous and corm
vegetables. The Environmental Protection Agency granted federal
registration for Platinum 75SG in January 2008.
Platinum 75SG contains the active ingredient thiamethoxam, a
second-generation neonicotinoid insecticide, and controls more
than 30 sucking and chewing pests with minimal impact on
beneficial insects.
Syngenta created Platinum 75SG to replace Platinum® 2SC for the
convenience and benefit of growers. Platinum 75SG contains a
higher concentration of thiamethoxam than Platinum 2SC, so
growers now have fewer containers to handle and dispose.
“Platinum 75SG provides the same long-lasting residual control
and low use rates as Platinum 2SC, but in a more convenient
concentration,” said John Koenig, Syngenta insecticide brand
manager. “This product represents the commitment Syngenta makes
to the long-term success of our customers.”
Platinum 75SG is soil-applied and exhibits a systemic mode of
action with rapid root uptake properties. Roots of germinating
seedlings or transplants treated with Platinum 75SG translocate
the thiamethoxam to the cotyledons and leaves of the plant. The
plant then slowly metabolizes the thiamethoxam, resulting in
long-lasting residual control.
Platinum 75SG is absorbed by roots and remains inside the plant
and only targets pests that chew or suck on the plant tissue.
Thus, beneficial insects, which typically do not feed on plant
tissue, are minimally affected. It also has a good mammalian and
environmental safety profile, and is compatible with Integrated
Pest Management programs, classifying Platinum 75SG as a
reduced-risk pesticide [1].
“This innovative product provides growers with yet another
outstanding tool from Syngenta,” said Koenig. “The performance
and convenience of Platinum 75SG will allow the product to fit
nicely into potato and vegetable growers’ insect control
programs.”
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to
sustainable agriculture through innovative research and
technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and
ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in
2007 were approximately $9.2 billion. Syngenta employs over
21,000 people in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on
the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). Further
information is available at
www.syngenta.com.
Notes:
[1] Platinum 75SG satisfies numbers two, three and four of the
following criteria. A reduced-risk pesticide use is defined as
one which “may reasonably be expected to accomplish one or more
of the following: ”(1) reduces pesticide risks to human health;
(2) reduces pesticide risks to non-target organisms; (3) reduces
the potential for contamination of valued, environmental
resources, or (4) broadens adoption of IPM or makes it more
effective.
Important: Always read and follow label instructions before
buying or using these products.
Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. warrants that its products
conform to the chemical description set forth on the products'
labels. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY TO SYNGENTA PRODUCTS. Syngenta
Crop Protection, Inc. neither assumes nor authorizes any
representative or other person to assume for it any obligation
or liability other than such as is expressly set forth herein.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, INC. BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OR HANDLING OF ITS PRODUCTS. No statements or
recommendations contained herein are to be construed as
inducements to infringe any relevant patent now or hereafter in
existence.
Platinum® 2SC, Platinum® 75SG and the Syngenta logo are
registered trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.
Platinum 2SC and Platinum 75SG are not currently registered for
sale or use in all states. Please check with your state or local
extension service before buying or using these products. |
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