04 Dec 2024

In the ongoing battle against crop pests, innovation is key to sustainable farming practices, and OMEN 290 VeripHy® stands as a prime example of this. Designed for the control of a wide range of sucking pests—ranging from aphids to mites—this systemic insecticide offers significant benefits in both effectiveness and versatility, making it a valuable tool for growers in cereal, canola, Pasture and pulse crops.

What sets OMEN 290 VeripHy® apart is its dual-action mechanism. Containing 290g/L of Omethoate, the product delivers both contact and ingestion routes of pest control. This systemic nature ensures pests are affected not only by direct exposure but also by ingesting treated plant material. The result? An extended control window, reducing the need for frequent reapplications and allowing farmers to better manage their pest pressures over time.

Another advantage of OMEN 290 VeripHy® is its compatibility with a range of herbicides, offering farmers the flexibility to integrate it into their existing crop protection programs. With a one-hour rainfast period, it further enhances the timing flexibility for spraying, ensuring protection even in less-than-ideal weather conditions.

Perhaps the most noteworthy feature is the product’s VeripHy colour-indication technology, which helps farmers manage the risk of alkaline hydrolysis—a chemical degradation process that can render the active ingredient less effective. The colour-changing solution serves as a proactive alert, helping growers adjust spray solutions to ensure optimal performance and mitigate product loss.

Despite its effectiveness, OMEN 290 VeripHy® also comes with a critical reminder: the importance of integrated pest management (IPM). Resistance management is essential in maintaining the longevity of any pest control solution, and rotating products is key to avoiding the build-up of resistance.

OMEN 290 VeripHy® exemplifies the kind of innovative and adaptable products that Imtrade CropScience is committed to delivering to meet modern agricultures evolving needs. By offering broad-spectrum control with extended residual effects, high compatibility, and smart technology for improved performance, it provides farmers with an indispensable tool in their pest management arsenal. However, as always, best practices in pest management and resistance control should be top of mind to ensure the sustainability of such solutions in the long term.

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