Tank Mix vs. Worm Resistance: Dramatic Control

Soybean farmers fighting pests resistant to pyrethroids have found a new weapon. A new tank mix of DiPel ES and pyrethroids is proving to be a real solution for those struggling with increasing pest resistance to pyrethroids and organophosphates alone.

Helicoverpa armigera (Cotton Bollworm, Earworm)

Helicoverpa armigera is a difficult pest to pin down for a variety of reasons. It goes by numerous common names, including cotton bollworm or ear worm, as well as several others depending on the part of the world and on what crop it is found. H. armigera is also found on all the major continents and has numerous host plants. With all that versatility it’s probably not a huge surprise that it has developed resistance to several insecticides, such as pyrethroids.

Biopesticides Provide Solutions in Complex Export Markets

As the European Union clamps down on Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs), reducing them by as much as 50 percent in some cases, residue management on harvested crops has been a topic on many grower’s minds. Adding further complications to the issue is the fact that MRLs differ widely between all countries.