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Pyrethrum
Pyrethrum is a naturally-derived extract of the chrysanthemum flower and has been applied for decades as a rapid knockdown, broad-spectrum, insecticide with minimal toxicity to the environment.
PyGanic, manufactured by Minneapolis-based MGK, is an OMRI-listed botanical insecticide with pyrethrum as its active ingredient. PyGanic is uniquely valuable to organic growers because it offers immediate, on-contact control against dozens of destructive crop pests--such as aphid, thrip and lygus bugs--with NO pre-harvest interval and a minimal re-entry interval.
Azadirachtin
Another botanical insecticide with a proven track record in crop protection is azadirachtin. Derived from seeds of the Neem tree indigenous to India, azadirachtin is a complex molecule with multiple insecticidal properties of stomach poison and insect growth regulation. These characteristics provide
a degree of residual control, making azadirachtin effective on toughest-to-kill pests such as Lepidoptera, beetles and true bugs.
Azera, an OMRI-listed product introduced last year by MGK, is formulated with both pyrethrum and azadiracthin to deliver a one-two punch on a wide range of crop pests. Azeras unique formula provides multiple modes of action to give growers a fighting chance against even the most destructive invasive insects like Spotted Wing Drosophila and Asian Citrus Psyllid. Azera represents a new generation of botanical crop protection: powerful active ingredients that are tough on destructive pests but less harsh on the surrounding environment.
Sabadilla
Sabadilla is a botanical active ingredient derived from a lily variety indigenous to Latin America. The unique properties of sabadilla were first discovered by the Incas and Aztecs centuries ago and has been used as a natural insecticide as well as a homeopathic remedy ever since. Sabadilla has historically been used to effectively control various crop pests such as lepidoptera, diamondback moth and cucumber beetles and is now gaining recognition for its efficacy and its low mammalian toxicity.
Veratran D, manufactured by MGK, is the only EPA-registered insect control product with sabadilla, and is labeled for control of citrus thrip and avocado thrip.
Pyrethrum, azadirachtin and sabadilla represent back-to-the-future botanical options for effective and low-impact Integrated Pest Management. Discovering the power of Botanical Insecticides can lead to effective control of destructive insects while better managing the growing environment of your crops.