MANA’s Paradigm Insecticide Passes EPA Tests

Posted by |5 March 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved MANA Crop Protection’s Paradigm insecticide for use with corn, soybeans and other crops.

Paradigm touts an advanced formulation which allows fast-acting insect knockdown with the same high levels of control found in emusifiable concentrate (EC) lambda-cyhalothrin based products. It also has exceptionally low odor and favorable PPE requirements, according to the company.

“MANA Crop Protection brings Paradigm to the market as the premier alternative to current insect control offerings,” said Keith Miller, fungicide and insecticide product manager in a statement. “Using advanced technology, this product demonstrates extremely low odor in the jug, spray tank and the field during and after application. Plus, its ‘Caution’ signal word sets the bar higher than that of other insecticides in the same class, which continue to have more restrictive signal words on their labels.”

Older formulations of lambda-cyhalothrin products can cause negative impact to handlers who may have skin sensitization and/or a physical response to offensive odor.

“Paradigm performs at a level which is expected of EC-type formulations due to its novel non-water or microcap based formulation, yet it meets the vigorous requirements of being a low VOC (volatile organic carbon) product,” he added. “The bottom line for any insecticide is performance, and Paradigm came through field and laboratory testing with flying colors. Beyond performance, growers are demanding safer handling and environmental characteristics from inputs to better support stewardship while lessening risk to workers and handlers.”