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Greensboro, North Carolina
August 12, 2009
Syngenta Crop
Protection announced today the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) approved a label expansion for Voliam Xpress®
insecticide. Voliam Xpress is now approved for use on potatoes,
pome fruit, stone fruit and tree nuts. It is already registered
for use on head and leaf lettuce, fruiting vegetables, head and
stem brassicas, and cucurbit vegetables. 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.
Voliam Xpress utilizes two modes of action to protect crops from
chewing and sucking insects as well as lepidopteran pests. It
contains chlorantraniliprole (CTPR), a mode of action from the
diamide family of insecticides, and lambda-cyhalothrin, a
third-generation pyrethroid insecticide. The two active
ingredients are combined in an enhanced solution that provides
fast knockdown and long-lasting residual control of lepidopteran
pests, as well as other pests like beetles, plant bugs, stink
bugs and leafhoppers.
“Chewing and sucking pests are a key concern in these crops but
there are also a large amount of other pests that can affect
yield and quality,” said John Koenig, Syngenta insecticide brand
manager. “Voliam Xpress will provide a high level of control of
worm pests but will also control a number of other annoying,
secondary pests.”
Voliam Xpress provides fast knockdown of insects after
application. Some of the insecticide penetrates the leaf surface
rapidly and moves via translaminar flow to create a reservoir
inside the leaf, while the balance remains on the leaf surface
to create a powerful barrier of control.
“The fast knockdown of troublesome pests will help potatoes,
pome fruit, stone fruit and tree nuts to achieve their full
yield potential, which may result in a boost to the growers’
bottom line,” Koenig said.
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more
than 24,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our
purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class
science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to
increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve
health and quality of life. For more information about us please
go to www.syngenta.com.
Always read and follow label instructions before buying or using
this product.
Voliam Xpress® and the Syngenta logo are registered trademarks
of a Syngenta Group Company.
Voliam Xpress is a Restricted Use Pesticide.
Voliam Xpress 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.
Voliam Xpress is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct
treatment or to residues on blooming crops and weeds. Do not
apply this product or allow it to drift onto blooming plants if
bees are foraging in the area. |
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