Greensboro, North CArolina
September 30, 2008
Syngenta Crop
Protection announced today Durivo™ insecticide has received
registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 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 employs two modes of
action to protect 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 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). |
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