Greensboro, North Carolina
July 31, 2008
Syngenta Crop
Protection announced today that the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Section 3
registration for the use of Endigo™ insecticide on soybeans.
With proven success in cotton, Endigo insecticide protects
against key soybean foliar insect pests that damage the crop
during reproductive growth stages. As a superior tool for
resistance management, Endigo combines the proven performance of
lambda-cyhalothrin and thiamethoxam, offering effective
knockdown and long residual control of a broad range of damaging
pests, such as soybean aphid, bean leaf beetle, Japanese beetle,
grasshoppers, worms and stink bugs.
“We believe the registration for Endigo on soybeans will be
helpful for growers who experience infestations of tough
damaging pests, especially stink bugs, bean leaf beetle,
Japanese beetle and soybean aphid,” said Jeff Cecil, insecticide
brand manager with Syngenta Crop Protection. “Endigo is an
excellent broad spectrum foliar product, and with full rates of
two modes of action in a single application, will be an
exceptional fit in a complete soybean insect management
program.”
Initial sales of Endigo insecticide will begin this year in the
southern United States. Syngenta has planned a limited launch
for 2009 with a full launch of Endigo insecticide anticipated
for 2010 to allow for adequate market supply.
More information is available from your sales representative or
by calling the Syngenta Customer Center at 866-SYNGENTA
(866-796-4368).
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to
sustainable agriculture through innovative research and
technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and
ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in
2007 were approximately $9.2 billion. Syngenta employs over
21,000 people in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on
the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). Further
information is available at
www.syngenta.com.
Important: Always read and follow label instructions when buying
or using this product. Endigo is a Restricted Use Pesticide.
Endigo™ and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group
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