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Broad-spectrum insecticides for sucking insect pest control from Bayer CropScience. Common Name (ISO): spirotetramat Development Code: BYI 08330 Pest Spectrum: Aphids, Mealybugs, Phylloxera, Psylla, Scales (armored, hard), Whiteflies, certain thrips species, select others.
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Broad-spectrum insecticides for sucking insect pest control from Bayer CropScience
Common Name (ISO): spirotetramat Development Code: BYI 08330 Pest Spectrum: Aphids, Mealybugs, Phylloxera, Psylla, Scales (armored, hard), Whiteflies, certain thrips species, select others. Brand Names: MOVENTO: 2 lb ai/gallon SC ULTOR: 1.25 lb ai/gallon SC Use Rates: Annual Crops: 0.047 – 0.125 lb ai/a Perennial Crops: 0.078 – 0.156 lb ai/a
Product Attributes • Phloem, xylem mobile in plant following foliar application – movement to young, emerging shoots and root tips • No cross-resistance with other chemical classes • New mode of action against aphids, mealybugs, scales, Phylloxera, and some psylla species • Rapid dissipation in environment - immediate plant-back for all crops, labeled or otherwise
Regulatory Status • Submission: October 6, 2006. • Joint review between EPA, PMRA, and AGES. • Parallel review with CDPR • Reduced Risk classification granted 1/16/2007 • Anticipated Approval: 1st/2nd qtr 2008 • MRL’s will be established almost simultaneously in U.S., Canada, and EU countries upon regulatory approval due to global joint review. • Establishment of CODEX MRL’s and Japanese import tolerances anticipated by end of 2009 or early 2010.
Initial Registration • Cole Brassica Vegetable Crop Group 5 • Cucurbit Vegetable Crop Group 9 • Fruiting Vegetable Crop Group 8 + okra • Leafy Vegetable Crop Group 4 • Potato and Tuberous Vegetable Subgroup 1C • Citrus Crop Group 10 • Pome Fruit Crop Group 11 • Stone Fruit Crop Group 12 • Grapes • Tree Nut Crop Group 14 + pistachio • Hops • Christmas tree
Future Label Expansions - BCS • Cotton • Soybean • Legume Vegetable Crop Group 6 • Tropical fruit • Alfalfa ? • Cereal CG 15/16, except rice ?
Potential Minor Crop Fits • Artichoke • Asparagus • Banana / Plantain • Bulb Vegetable Crop Group 3 • Bushberries • Coffee • Herbs • Mint • Pineapple • Pomegranate • Root Vegetable Crop Subgroups 1A, B • Watercress
YELLOWSTRIPED ARMYWORM CORN EARWORM / COTTON BOLLWORM OBLIQUEBANDED LEAFROLLER DIAMONDBACK MOTH CABBAGE LOOPER TRUE ARMYWORM CODLING MOTH BEET ARMYWORM New Broad-Spectrum Lepidoptera Control Products from Bayer CropScience
YELLOWSTRIPED ARMYWORM CORN EARWORM / COTTON BOLLWORM OBLIQUEBANDED LEAFROLLER DIAMONDBACK MOTH CABBAGE LOOPER TRUE ARMYWORM CODLING MOTH BEET ARMYWORM Flubendiamide AI Development No.: NNI-0001 Chemical Class: Phthalic Acid Diamide Mode of Action: Disruption of calcium balance in muscle cells (Ryanodine receptor) Core Spectrum: Lepidoptera
Product Profile • New chemical class with a new Mode of Action • No cross-resistance to insecticides from other chemistries • Activity via ingestion, minimal contact/ovicidal activity • Fast acting: cessation of feeding / paralysis (minutes) • Primarily active against immature insects • Minimal risk to predators and parasitoids • Minimal plant-back intervals for unlabeled crops
YELLOWSTRIPED ARMYWORM CORN EARWORM / COTTON BOLLWORM OBLIQUEBANDED LEAFROLLER DIAMONDBACK MOTH CABBAGE LOOPER TRUE ARMYWORM CODLING MOTH BEET ARMYWORM Initial Registration Pome fruit Stone fruit Nut trees Grapes Cotton Corn Tobacco 480 SC 1 to 5 fl oz/acre Vegetables 24 WG 1 to 3 oz/acre Target Crops: Formulation: Use Rates:
Timeline - Initial Submission EPA Submission: April, 2006 Anticipated Reg: 1Q 2008 US Launch: 2008 - 2009
BCS Label Expansion: • Legume CG • Sugarcane • Alfalfa • Strawberry • Artichoke Potential Minor Crop Fits: • Berry CG • Watercress • Citrus • Tropical Fruit • Herbs & Spices • Bulb Vegetables • Root, Tuber, Corm CGs