Pest Control Products

Discus tablets from OHP

OHP, Inc. has introduced a novel product that offers a unique approach to long-term insect control for nursery and greenhouse growers.

Discus Tablets deliver imidacloprid to the root zone in a unique delivery system. Application may be made to established plants when shifting up or at planting.

Growers insert the prescribed number of tablets into the root zone of ornamentals grown in greenhouses and field and container nurseries.

As the tablet breaks down, it releases imidacloprid, which is taken up systemically by the roots and translocated throughout the plant. A starter 12-9-4 fertilizer charge aids in uptake. The controlled-release effect results in long-term control of sucking and chewing insects.

Discus Tablets may provide up to two years control on production ornamentals. They are formulated to provide consistent delivery of active ingredient over time.

The introduction of Discus Tablets adds to OHP’s portfolio of pest control solutions for the production ornamentals market. For more information visit http://www.ohp.com/Products/discus_tablets.php.

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Aria insecticide from FMC

Aria insecticide is a highly-selective insecticide featuring a unique mode of action that controls or suppresses destructive greenhouse pests, including certain resistant species. The ideal solution for protecting plant investments, Aria is gentle on 80 cultivars in over 33 different plant species and is not likely to cause undue harm to fish, birds, honeybees, predatory mites, and other beneficial insects.

The active ingredient in Aria belongs to IRAC group 9C, making Aria a great addition to your Insect Resistance Management (IRM) program. It has no known cross-resistance with organophosphates, carbamates, pyrethroids, or neonicotinoids.

A water-soluble granule formulation, Aria insecticide features flonicamid, a systemic active ingredient that belongs to a unique chemical class (pyridinecarboxamides). Aria delivers both translaminar and contact activity to irreversibly stop feeding and reproduction of insects. In fact, Aria stops insect feeding in 1 hour by paralysis of mouthparts, causing mortality in as little as 48 hours due to dehydration and starvation.

Aria is labeled for use against many common greenhouse pests, including aphids, whiteflies, thrips, leafhoppers, plant bugs, scale, stinkbugs and mealybugs. Aria allows for a re-entry interval of 12 hours and provides residual activity for 1 to 4 weeks following application. Able to resist degradation under high-heat conditions, Aria provides dependable residual action in greenhouses where temperatures are high.

For more information on Aria insecticide and other greenhouse solutions from FMC, visit www.fmcprosolutions.com.