Calgary, AB [April 17, 2019] – DiPel® 2X DF biological insecticide is now approved for emergency use to control box tree moth, also known as boxwood moth, on boxwood in Ontario. The label permits the use of DiPel for this purpose from April 19 to November 15, 2019.
The boxwood moth, native to China and other parts of Asia, was discovered last fall in Toronto. The extent of the infestation in Ontario is uncertain and ornamental managers should be vigilant in the identification and planned treatment of the invasive boxwood moth. In 2007, the pest rapidly spread through Europe with heavy damage. Boxwood moth caterpillars are yellow-green with dark stripes. They feed on boxwood plants, causing defoliation and plant death, plus significant masses of webbing.
“It is important to be ready to address a threat like the boxwood moth due to its ability to cause such rapid devastation,” said Jason Fausey, Nufarm director of Technical Services. “DiPel provides an environmentally friendly and highly effective response to protect Ontario boxwoods and help prevent this pest from spreading.”
DiPel 2X DF, from Valent BioSciences LLC, is a leading biological insecticide that provides growers with a high-potency resistance management tool for proven control of Lepidoptera pests. It has low toxicity to beneficial insects, and causes targeted pests to immediately stop feeding, causing elimination within 1-3 days. DiPel offers a dry flowable formulation that is easy to use and highly tank mix compatible.
For more information about DiPel, visit nufarm.ca or download the emergency-use label.
About Nufarm Agriculture Inc.
Nufarm Agriculture Inc. has one of the broadest and fastest growing portfolios of crop protection solutions in Canada, supported by a talented team of hands-on specialists. Our lineup of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and plant growth regulators are designed specifically for Canadian growing conditions in field crops, horticulture, ornamental and turf. We are the proud Canadian subsidiary of Australian-based Nufarm Limited – a leading crop protection manufacturer, supplier and marketer. Want to know more? Ask a Nufarmer at 1.800.868.5444, visit nufarm.ca and follow us on Twitter @NufarmCA, @NufarmHortCA and @NufarmTurfCAN
About Valent Canada, Inc.
Valent Canada, Inc. develops products in Canada that protect agricultural crops, enhance crop yields, improve food quality, beautify the environment and safeguard public health. Valent products include a well-known line of quality herbicide, insecticide, fungicide and plant growth regulator products for agricultural, seed protection and professional use. Since 2007, Valent Canada, Inc. has worked in tandem with other North American affiliates of parent company Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited to commercialize products for Canadian farmers. For additional information, visit the company’s website at www.valent.ca.
About Valent BioSciences
Headquartered in Libertyville, IL, Valent BioSciences is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sumitomo Chemical Company and is the worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing and commercialization of biorational products with sales in 95 countries around the world. Valent BioSciences is an ISO 9001 Certified Company. For additional information, visit the company’s website at www.valentbiosciences.com.
For more information, contact:
Sabrina Bladon
Turf & Ornamental Sales and Marketing Manager, Canada Nufarm Agriculture Inc.
[email protected]
Always read and follow label directions. DiPel® is a registered trademark of Valent BioSciences LLC.
