Agrochemicals

Vestaron launches SPEAR-T bioinsecticide in USA

Vestaron Corporation announced the full launch and availability of its SPEAR-T bioinsecticide, following final EPA approval this month of its manufacturing process for a liquid formulation. SPEAR-T is one of very few pesticides – and the only biologic – that can control spider mites as well as insect pests. The company also has a development program underway for aphids and spotted wing drosophila. 

SPEAR-T is an unprecedented insect control solution – providing the efficacy of a synthetic with the safety and toxicity profile of a biologic. It has a zero-day pre-harvest interval and is designed to be non-toxic to mammals, birds, fish, honeybees and other beneficial insects. It can also be used with regular fogging / spraying equipment. 
 
Isagro USA has been granted distribution rights in the United States for greenhouse vegetable applications. Additional distribution rights for the greenhouse market will be announced soon. Isagro USA will apply its distribution and sales expertise to sell SPEAR-T to address the needs of the greenhouse grower.
 
Vestaron’s CEP, Anna Rath, noted that another product from this peptide family of products is expected to launch in the 1st quarter of 2019, designed for producers of fruits, vegetables and other high-value field crops to control Lepidopteran pests.