EPA Approves Vive Crop Protection’s Insecticide

Posted by |20 August 2013

Vive Crop Protection (Vive) has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval for VCP-01 Bifenthrin 10 DF, an insecticide for foliar use on a variety of crops, turf and ornamentals. This is Canada-based Vive’s first product registration with the EPA.

VCP-01 is the first registration using Allosperse, a proprietary polymer-based delivery system with maximum initial knockdown that allows for prolonged retreatment intervals, according to the company. VCP-01 with Allosperse is a water-dispersible formulation with no organic solvents. Allosperse polymers are UV resistant to protect the formulation on the leaf surface for maximum effective insect control.

“This approval demonstrates the value of Vive’s formulation team and technology platform,” said Vive CEO Keith Thomas. “Vive is rapidly developing a strong pipeline of effective crop protection products for our partners and growers.”