Greensboro, North Carolina
October 23, 2008
Syngenta Crop
Protection announced today registration of Durivo™
insecticide by the Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services (FDACS), the Texas Department of Agriculture
(TDA) and the Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA). Durivo is
registered for use in vegetable crops, including leafy and
fruiting vegetables, brassicas and cucurbits. State
registrations or specific crop and/or pest uses may still be
pending in certain states. Please check with your state
regulatory agency to determine registration status.
Durivo is a systemic insecticide that protects vegetables from
chewing and sucking insects as well as lepidopteran pests. When
Durivo is applied through drip (trickle) chemigation, it is
readily taken up by the roots of germinating seedlings or
transplants and is rapidly translocated throughout the plant via
the xylem to protect plants from the inside.
Durivo is an enhanced solution because it contains two modes of
action, chlorantraniliprole (CTPR), a new mode of action from
the diamide family of insecticides, and thiamethoxam, a member
of the neonicotinoid class of chemistry.
“These two modes of action complement each other to control the
toughest insects in vegetables, including a broad range of
lepidopteran pests, as well as aphids, whiteflies and flea
beetles,” said John Koenig, Syngenta insecticide brand manager.
Koenig further explained, “The convenience of an all-in-one soil
application and the breadth of its spectrum of control make
Durivo a valuable tool for protecting early-season growth, and
provides the ‘jump-start’ that vegetable crops need to help
ensure optimal yield, as well as the quality that today’s
consumers demand.”
Koenig added that Durivo has been shown to enhance plant vigor.
“Studies around the world have demonstrated that Durivo
stimulates proteins that help plants grow bigger and stronger
and help them better withstand stress from drought, disease and
soil problems,” he explained. “That gets crops off to a healthy
start and helps deliver a healthy return on investment.”
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).
Important: Always read and follow label instructions before
buying or using this product.
Durivo™ is a trademark and the Syngenta logo is a registered
trademark of a Syngenta Group Company.
Durivo is not currently registered for use or sale in all
states. Please check with your state or local extension service
prior to buying or using this product. |
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