New tree crop insecticide creates Bundaberg excitement
Whether it’s macadamias, almonds, avocados, mangoes or citrus, there’s a new insecticide from Syngenta that’s generating excitement.
Coming soon to these crops, VERTENTO® insecticide* will be a new mode of action (Group 30), controlling key pests in macadamias, and spotting bugs in avocados.
Growers who attended a Syngenta hosted field day in Bundaberg, three weeks ago, took great interest in VERTENTO® insecticide. Syngenta Technical Services Lead, Dr Shaun Hood, said that a highlight of the day was having so many locals come together and be interested in learning. “As a group we developed an insecticide spray program in avocados based on currently available products. Then we took a look at what this would look like after VERTENTO® was introduced.”
“What was really cool was that everyone shared their views, we came together to help each other solve problems, which doesn’t always happen.”
Coverage was a major discussion point with many of the people present having significant variation in what people viewed as a dilute spray volume. “With VERTENTO® being a contact insecticide, it is important to understand that coverage is critical to ensuring best results,” said Shaun.
When to spray was another key issue.
“In avocados, spotting bugs are difficult to find, and damaged fruit can remain undetected for months. For this reason, most growers calendar spray to protect the fruit. VERTENTO® is a truly unique management option which can be used any time after fruit set giving growers the ability to rotate to a new highly effective mode of action”, said Shaun.
For more information on VERTENTO® insecticide contact your local Syngenta representative.
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