How Higher Tier Testing Would Answer the Neonicotinoid Question

Today’s decision by Member States to back the Commission’s proposal for further restrictions of neonicotinoids is disappointing, but not unexpected,…

Aluminum phosphide is the predominant active ingredient used for treatments, accounting for over 50% of the total sales in 2017.

Flupyrimin is a new proprietary active ingredient that provides effective control of damaging pests in rice and other important crops.

A joint study by Exeter University, Rothamsted Research and Bayer has discovered enzymes in honey bees and bumble bees that determine how sensitive they are to different neonicotinoid insecticides.

Exclusive insight from CS Liew, Managing Director of Pacific Agriscience Pte Ltd., Singapore

Bayer: “EFSA’s conclusions do not justify further neonicotinoid use restrictions.”

EFSA has updated its risk assessments of three neonicotinoids – clothianidin, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam – that are currently subject to restrictions in the EU.

The active ingredient in Steward EC insecticide, indoxacarb, is an integral part of an IPM plan to manage Western corn rootworm resistance.

Growers now have a new solution to control corn rootworm and other pests for the upcoming planting season.