QUEENSLAND citrus growers were tuned-in at Gayndah recently to hear about the new, dual action weapon targeting key sucking pests
Trivor, from Adama, is a unique Group 4A and 7C insecticide containing the active ingredients acetamiprid and pyriproxyfen for control and suppression of Californian red scale, citrus mealybug, black scale, pink wax scale, citrus leaf miner and Kelly’s citrus thrips.
The company is also anticipating further registration soon for Trivor to control carob moth in almonds; fruit spotting bug in avocados; grape scale, longtailed mealybug and light brown apple moth in grapes; fruit spotting bug and macadamia borer in macadamias; as well as flatids, fruit spotting bug and mango scale in mangoes.
For citrus growers, Trivor is setting a new benchmark for rapid insect control, extended protection and fruit marketability compared with other standard industry alternatives.
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Importantly, it also has minimal impact on beneficial and non-target insects, proven crop safety in all citrus varieties, and its twin mode of action means it can be a vital tool for resistance management when used in conjunction with other existing chemistry.
Insect and mite pests cause significant losses across Australia’s 28,000-hectare citrus industry. In all growing regions, including major areas of southern Australia’s Riverland, Sunraysia and Riverina and Queensland’s Emerald and Central Burnett, citrus trees are attacked by one or more species of a range of sucking insects – and all aerial parts of trees are susceptible.
Trivor can be applied at low use rates, but is fast acting for rapid removal of pest populations and offers extended residual protection, helping to prevent fruit damage and maximise yields and quality.
Adama head of portfolio, Dror Dagan, said Trivor had shown improved citrus pest control and fruit marketability in trials compared with standard alternative treatments offering up to 120 days of protection.
Mr Dagan said Trivor’s extended protection meant one application could control second and later generations of red scale and citrus mealybug, achieving savings for growers.
“It will set a new benchmark in cost-effective sucking pest management in citrus, and maximising the potential for marketable fresh fruit will please growers, especially considering the higher quality standards for export and domestic markets,’’ Mr Dagan said.
He said Trivor should be used in conjunction with a season-long program for sucking pests, including insecticides with alternative modes of action and other integrated pest management (IPM) practices that help ensure long-term efficacy and sustainability.
“Trivor’s low toxicity to predatory insects and mites makes it a good fit in IPM systems.’’
- Copy supplied by Adama.
