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CroP ProtECtioN

Provivi® and andermatt announce European

Distribution agreement

Provivi® and Andermatt Announce
Exclusive Distribution Agreement for
Lobesia Eco Dispensers and Lobesia +
Eupoecilia Eco Dispensers in Europe
This strategic collaboration combines
Provivi’s expertise in pheromone-based
crop protection with Andermatt’s lead-
ership in biological solutions, ensur-
ing that growers have access to cut-
ting-edge, environmentally friendly
tools for Integrated Pest Management
(IPM).
of fungal infections. Effective manage- pensers represent proven, safe, and
Two Solutions for European Vine- ment is critical to maintaining grape effective solutions that align with grow-
yards quality, yield, and compliance with ers’ goals for sustainability and quality.”
Lobesia Eco Dispensers: Targeting stringent export standards. These Eco “This agreement reinforces our com-
Lobesia botrana, one of the most signifi- Dispensers utilize pheromone-based mitment to delivering biological solu-
cant pests in viticulture. mating disruption technology to reduce
pest populations without harmful resi- tions that protect crops and the envi-
Lobesia + Eupoecilia Eco Dispens- dues,supporting sustainable wine pro- ronment,” said Dr Brendon Neumann,
ers: A combined solution for Lobesia duction and biodiversity. Director Product Portfolio, at Ander-
botrana and Eupoecilia ambiguella, matt. “Together with Provivi, we are
“We are thrilled to expand our part-
addressing dual pest pressure in vine- nership with Andermatt into Europe’s enabling European wine producers to
yards.
viticulture sector,” said Corey Huck, adopt innovative tools that meet market
Both pests cause severe damage to CEO of Provivi. “Our Lobesia and com- demands for residue-free, high-quality
grape clusters and increase the risk bined Lobesia + Eupoecilia Eco Dis- grapes.” Circle 6 on enquiry card

Entrapment® insecticide receives EPa registration

for all agricultural Crops

Attune Agriculture, the leader in developing performance
based agricultural products using hydrocolloid technology,
announces that Entrapment insecticide has received EPA
approval to expand the list of crops to include all EPA crop
groups. Entrapment can now be sprayed on any plant regard-
less of the setting: agricultural, ornamental, greenhouse, con-
trolled environment ag, golf course, turf, etc. The EPA also ap-
proved an expanded list of insect pests.
Entrapment insecticide's physical mode of action transforms
every tank mix spray droplet into a potential trap on the plant's
surface. Formulated with Rhexalloid® technology, Entrapment chards and on ornamentals.
uses the physics of rheology to engulf, trap, and immobilize "Entrapment provides dependable control on a broad range
pests without the downsides of traditional chemistries. With of pests, even obscure species, as well as application flexibility
0-day PHI, no limit on spray interval or number of applications, for growers, an attribute that is missing from most chemical
and a low potential for resistance development, Entrapment standards," said Dr. Ed Quattlebaum, Director of Product De-
can be applied regardless of beneficials' and pollinators' ac- velopment at Attune Agriculture.
tivities.
Designed to be used as a stand-alone product, or in combi-
Some of the new pests on the expanded label include dif- nation or rotation with traditional chemical insecticides, En-
ficult to control insects such as spotted wing drosophila on trapment can extend the longevity of existing chemistries by
soft skinned fruits, cotton jassid on cotton, southern and hairy delaying pesticide resistance. The product line features four
chinch bugs on turf, and spotted lanternfly in vineyards, or- formulations, one of which is OMRI listed. Circle 7 on enquiry card

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