DuPont to Launch Acelepryn™ Insecticide for Golf and Lawn Markets in 2008
DuPont Sets the Industry Standard in Performance and Environmental Profile – Will Deliver First Insecticide in New Class of Chemistry
WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 9, 2007 – DuPont Professional Products today announced it anticipates launch of a new insecticide for the golf and lawn markets in 2008 that contains an entirely new class of chemistry and mode of action. DuPont has submitted registration applications to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for DuPont™ Acelepryn™ insecticide, the first insecticide in the new anthranilic diamide class of chemistry. Acelepryn™ has been developed to provide excellent control of white grubs and other key insect pests.
Acelepryn™ contains the new active ingredient DuPont™ Calteryx™ insecticide, and will offer turf professionals consistent performance, low application rates plus an excellent toxicological and environmental profile. DuPont™ Acelepryn™ has been classified as a reduced risk insecticide by the EPA.
“We look forward to providing our customers with a product that raises the bar by delivering a world-class environmental, efficacy and toxicity profile,” said Mike McDermott, global business leader for DuPont Professional Products.
Headquartered in Wilmington, Del., DuPont Professional Products brings the company’s tradition of science, innovation and safety to the pest and green industry. DuPont Professional Products’ global portfolio includes the DuPont™ Advion® family of high-performing products, DuPont™ Provaunt™ insecticide for outstanding caterpillar control and DuPont™ TranXit® herbicide for transition management.
DuPont™ Acelepryn™ is not registered for sale or use in the United States. No offer for sale or use of this product is permitted prior to issuance of the required federal and state registrations. DuPont expects to receive EPA registration in 2008.
DuPont – one of the first companies to publicly establish environmental goals 18 years ago – has broadened its sustainability commitments beyond internal footprint reduction to include market-driven targets for both revenue and research and development investment. The goals are tied directly to business growth, specifically to the development of safer and environmentally improved new products for key global markets.
DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.
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