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FAQs about Ventigra Insecticide Bonus Digital Content

to add those pests to the label in the future. We are running trials
now to evaluate additional pests for the label. Stay tuned!

Does Ventigra control whitefly eggs?
We see the best control with Ventigra applications targeted to
adults, eggs, and 1st instar crawlers of whitefly. Eggs continue to
develop after application, because the chordontonal organs that
Ventigra acts on are not fully developed until the crawler hatches.
We call control on this stage “dead before they know it” because
once the eggs hatch, the juveniles die.
How can I get better results for mealybug and scale?
We launched Ventigra insecticide this spring in a great (or should we
say awful?) aphid year. These sucking pests showed up early and For these difficult to control pests, Ventigra controls some species
often, with large populations on plants from propagation to finish. and lifestages and suppresses others. We’ve seen the highest
The timing was perfect, and Ventigra was used in greenhouses, levels of control come from program approaches that include tank
retail settings, landscapes and outdoor nurseries with excellent mixing adjuvants and alternating applications with Ultra-Pure Oil.
results. It might surprise you to hear that we learn about best Oils suffocate all the life stages of pests, and they are a key part of
practices from you, the grower, once a product is out in the wild our program recommendations for these and other pests. Don’t be
and facing real world pest pressure. afraid of oils! Ultra-Pure Oil is not your grandma’s horticultural oil;
modern oils are refined and cleaner, resulting in less phytotoxicity
I wanted to share some of those conversations with you in the form and worries about plant safety. See our Ventigra Insecticide
of questions that are commonly asked and the best practices that Rotation guide for more information.
we’ve discovered and developed along the way.
If Ventigra is so great, why do I need a program?
Is knockdown of aphids as fast as in the videos*? The folks who develop insecticides are horticulturists just like
you. We want to see new active ingredients work well for as long
In the video, (see the link at the bottom of the page) you see the as possible, so we steward the products to protect them from
aphids reacting to Ventigra almost immediately and falling off the resistance developing in the field. We do this with Integrated
substrate in about 10 minutes. This happens when aphids come Pest Management (IPM) programs. These are guides that feature
into direct contact with the material, including ingesting it, which our best solutions, and also the “best in show” from trials and
is the way we set up lab studies. Real world aphids aren’t nearly operations around the country. This is why our programs don’t just
as cooperative as lab aphids, so it takes longer to knock down recommend BASF products, they spell out solutions to deliver the
individuals and especially larger populations. Afidopyropen, the best results for each crop, all year long.
P R E CI S IO N tissue to come in contact with pests in the most common place Where can I find the beneficials compatibility list for
active ingredient in Ventigra insecticide, moves into and through leaf
Ventigra?
they live: on the underside of leaves. Under high humidity and with
large populations, it can take 2-4 days to achieve the best results.
Thorough spray coverage and adjuvants speed up this process. Go to our Ventigra insecticide landing page*, and click on
Technical Information Brochure. You can learn more about this
TA RG E TE D Can I drench Ventigra? active ingredient and mode of action, see some of the data I’ve
mentioned in this FAQ, and find the tested beneficials list on page
One of the strengths of this insecticide is that you don’t have to! You
4. Is there a beneficial (BCA) you’d like to see added to our list? Let
won’t need to wait up to a week for the active ingredient to move
into the plant canopy like we do with drenched materials. In fact, we us know which BCAs are important to you.
saw the same level and length of control on Green Peach Aphid as Can I use Ventigra in smaller spaces, like
for piercing-sucking insects we did with Safari insecticide. This doesn’t mean you kick drench interiorscapes or small greenhouses?
materials out of your program, but it does mean you can get those
same excellent results with a little less labor and waiting time. Yes. We have rate and mixing information for small volume
applications as well as large. Ventigra is a very low use rate
Does Ventigra work on thrips? insecticide, so if you only need a small amount, you’ll need to
The threat of pests is constantly on the mind of growers, and they measure carefully.
n e e d s o l u t i o n s t h a t a r e p r e c i s e, e f f e c t i v e a n d s u p p o r t Ventigra was developed for precision: piercing and sucking pests.
s us tai n a b l e g r o w i n g pra c t i ce s . N ow, the re’s a n a n swe r. The tradeoff with being a sharp shooter is that you miss some *Click Here to See a video of Ventigra in Action
other common pests, like thrips, but that same precision allows for
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Ve ntig r a In s e c ticide u s e s a n i nno v a t i v e m o de o f ac t io n t ha t compatibility with non-targets, like pollinators and beneficial insects.
d e l i v e r s t a r get e d c on t r o l of piercing a n d s u c k i n g i n s e c t s a n d Targeted chemistry is the way of the future, so we create programs DILUTION RATE CONVERSION FOR VENTIGRA
h a s m inim a l im p a c t t o b e n e f i c i a l in s e c t s , in c lu d in g p re d a t o r y with multiple tools to manage all the key horticultural pests you’re Use Rate Spray Volume
mi t e s. The result? High-quality plants. dealing with. fl oz/100 gal mL/2 gal mL/5 gal mL/10 gal mL/25 gal mL/50 gal
1.4 0.8 2 4 10 20
What about psyllids and glassy-winged sharpshooters? 4.8 2.8 7 14 35 70
Always read and follow label directions. The closer a pest is related to piercing and sucking insects like 6 3.6 9 18 45 90
Ventigra insecticide may not be registered for sale or use in all states. Please check with your state or local Extension Service.
Refer to label for registered uses. It is a violation of Federal law to use a product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. aphids, whiteflies, mealybug and scale, the more likely we’ll be able 7 4.2 10.5 21 52.5 105
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