The Crop Science Forum & Awards 2021 recognizes excellence in the crop protection and production markets. The year 2021 marks the 14th instalment of the annual event and this year Vestaron is honored to have been awarded Best New Biological Product (Biopesticide) for SPEAR® – Lep, the first novel nerve and muscular mode of action introduced since 2007.
The Best New Biological Product (Biopesticide) award recognizes the best new crop protection product derived from a naturally occurring organism. SPEAR-Lep is Vestaron’s revolutionary bioinsecticide for tree nuts, fruits, vegetables and other high-value field and orchard crops. Targeting lepidopteran pests such as loopers, worms and caterpillars, SPEAR-Lep’s performance in field trials is equal or superior to conventional insecticides. With no known resistance or cross-resistance, SPEAR-Lep works as a standalone, or in rotation with conventional insecticides as an excellent IPM and resistance management tool.
“Vestaron’s scientists are the first to pioneer this game-changing new strategy for crop protection,” states CEO Anna Rath, “we are honored that SPEAR-Lep has been recognized for the innovative product it is and the revolution it has ignited.”
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