SPEAR® LEP insecticide
A revolutionary insecticide for lepidopteran pests for use on tree nuts, fruits, vegetables and specialty crops
SPEAR® LEP insecticide is Vestaron’s innovative solution for use on tree nuts, fruits, vegetables, and high-value specialty crops. The novel Group 32 product harnesses the power of peptides with insecticidal properties for effective targeting of lepidopteran pests like caterpillars, loopers and worms. With a safety and environmental profile of a bioinsecticide, but the efficacy of a conventional synthetic, SPEAR LEP is an excellent resistance management tool for integrated pest management.
MOA:
New IRAC Group 32 provides resistance management
PERFORMANCE:
Proven on 650,000+ acres Replaces conventional insecticides 1:1
TARGETING:
Highly specific to lepidopteran larvae, friendly for pollinators/beneficials
SAFETY:
Excellent safety and environmental profile and a low risk of phytotoxicity
EASE:
Flexible for operations with a 0-Day PHI, 4-Hour REI and MRL exemption
RECOMENDATION:
For optimal performance, mix with a low rate Btk (LEPROTEC® WG)
A revolutionary insecticide for lepidopteran pests for use on tree nuts, fruits, vegetables and specialty crops
SPEAR® LEP insecticide is Vestaron’s innovative solution for use on tree nuts, fruits, vegetables, and high-value specialty crops. The novel Group 32 product harnesses the power of peptides with insecticidal properties for effective targeting of lepidopteran pests like caterpillars, loopers and worms. With a safety and environmental profile of a bioinsecticide, but the efficacy of a conventional synthetic, SPEAR LEP is an excellent resistance management tool for integrated pest management.
Crops
Brassicas
Cabbage
Hops
Pome fruit
Small fruits and berries
Stone fruit
Tree nuts
Vegetables
Pests controlled
Lepidopteran larvae (caterpillars, loopers and worms) such as:
- BEET ARMYWORM
- BLACKHEADED FIREWORM
- CABBAGE LOOPER
- CODLING MOTH (CM)
- CORN EARWORM
- CRANBERRY FRUITWORM
- DIAMONDBACK MOTH (DBM) FALL ARMYWORM
- GRAPE BERRY MOTH
- IMPORTED CABBAGEWORM
- MELONWORM
- NAVEL ORANGEWORM (NOW)
- OBLIQUE-BANDED LEAFROLLER
- ORIENTAL FRUIT MOTH
- PEACH TWIG BORER
- SPARGANOTHIS FRUITWORM
- TOBACCO HORNWORM
Technology
New technology crop protection products like SPEAR® LEP harness naturally occurring peptides with insecticidal properties to fight pests in fruit, vegetables and high-value specialty crops. How it works:
Pest ingests plant treated with SPEAR® LEP and a low dose of Btk (LEPROTEC® WG)
Btk crystal proteins damage the gut and allow access to the nervous system
SPEAR® LEP binds neurotransmitters and opens ion channels
The open channel disrupts the nerve cell
Affected cells cannot send signals
The result is paralysis and death
Product information
| EPA REG # | 88847-6 |
| AI | GS-OMEGA/KAPPA-HXTX-HV1A |
| FORMULATION | LIQUID |
| IRAC GROUP | 32 |
| SIGNAL WORD | CAUTION |
| REI | 4 HOURS |
| PHI | 0 DAYS |
| PACKAGE SIZE | 2.5 GAL, 2.5 X 2 GAL CASE |
| USE RATE | 2 PT/ACRE PLUS Btk |
| SURFACTANT | For best performance, use with a NIS or spreader/sticker at 0.125% v/v |
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