The introduction of Entrust Organic* offers organic growers a new resistance management tool for the selective control of some of Australia’s most damaging pests. As with all insecticides, it is beholden on users to rotate between different chemical Modes of Action (MoA) in accordance with label directions to prevent the onset of resistance.
The broad label covers more than 80 registered crops, including a wide range of fruit and vegetables, making it extremely versatile for farmers with mixed enterprises.
Entrust Organic* offers growers effective control of several damaging Lepidoptera species including Diamondback moth, Heliothis, Cluster caterpillar, Light brown apple moth and many other caterpillar pests including loopers. It also controls Western flower thrip, leaf miner and Cherry slugs.
The recent arrival of Fall Army Worm (FAW) in Northern Australia earlier this year presents significant challenges for organic producers. Subsequently, the APVMA approved an emergency use permit (PER89870) for the use of Entrust Organic* which is welcome news for growers struggling to control FAW.
“Biological products are often associated with lower levels of performance compared to that of synthetic insecticides,” Corteva Agriscience Marketing manager Nick Koch said. "This could not be further from the truth when assessing the performance of Entrust Organic*."
“Growers will be delighted with the speed of control and activity across multiple life stages. We encourage growers to monitor for pests in crop and only apply Entrust Organic when pest populations reach damaging levels."
