FMC Agricultural Solutions launched this Wednesday (05.10) the insecticide Capture 400 EC for the control of the tan bug and gall wasp in eucalyptus. According to the manufacturer, the product has “rapid control that minimizes wood losses, prolonged action that reduces re-entry into the forest and has application flexibility, and can be used in the nursery and in the field”.
Capture 400 EC is classified as a third generation acaricide insecticide composed of a new molecule, which complies with legislation and is safe to use and complies with audits. This is the first product registered in Brazil for the control of the eucalyptus tan bug.
“Product registration for eucalyptus enables high efficiency for the effective control of Tan Stink Bug and Gall Wasp. Low doses are applied per hectare, with high operational yield, providing agility in application and savings for the producer”, highlights the Accounts & Forestry Development manager at FMC, Fábio Marques.
He explains that these pests are difficult to identify, due to the height of the plant, and therefore aerial application contributes to their effective control. “We want to bring convenience to make the producer’s day-to-day life easier and guarantee their productivity in the field”, he explains.
Pests
The Tan Bug is a pest that has caused damage to eucalyptus plantations in all Brazilian regions due to its sucking feeding habit. Symptoms caused by it include chlorosis, silvering, bronzing, defoliation and plant death. Adults are brown in color, with darker areas in the hemi-elytra and their longevity is up to 35 days, but it depends on the species and the eucalyptus clones.
The gall wasp attacks the buds of eucalyptus seedlings in nurseries and trees in the field. In cases of high infestations, deformation of leaves, reduction in tree size, drying out of tips and delay in growth of seedlings and trees may occur, which may compromise productivity. The insect measures 1.1 to 1.4 mm in length, dark brown in color with a bluish-green metallic shine, especially on the head and thorax.
Source: Agrolink
