DuPont™ Provaunt™ Insecticide Receives California Registration
New Chemistry in Provaunt™ Quickly Controls Fall Armyworm, Sod Webworm, Black Cutworm, European Crane Fly and Other Insect Species

WILMINGTON, Del., August 8, 2007 – DuPont Professional Products today announced that its DuPont™ Provaunt™ insecticide, featuring an entirely new chemistry and mode of action for controlling caterpillars and other key turf and ornamental pests, is now registered for use in California.  Turf managers and landscape professionals in California will also benefit from the low application rates and excellent environmental and toxicological profile of Provaunt™.

California is home to many damaging turf insects such as the fall armyworm, sod webworm, black cutworm and the European crane fly.  Based on a new class of chemistry, Provaunt™ is extremely effective in controlling these pests and other insect species.  Indoxacarb, the active ingredient in Provaunt™, features a unique mode of action that leverages an insect’s own enzymes to convert to the MetaActive™ compound.  Because most turf insects have never been exposed to this active ingredient, there are no cross-resistance issues.

“Many golf course superintendents and lawn care operators in California treat sites near water and are seeking a product with minimal impact on the environment,” said Nick Grasafe, west coast sales representative for DuPont Professional Products.  “The active ingredient in Provaunt™ has been classified as reduced-risk by the EPA.  Provaunt™ is not a Restricted Use Pesticide and there is no required buffer zone around water.”

Headquartered in Wilmington, Del., DuPont Professional Products brings the company’s tradition of science, innovation and safety to the green industry.  DuPont Professional Products’ global portfolio includes DuPont™ Advion® fire ant bait and ant bait arena, Advion® cockroach gel bait and bait arena, Advion® mole cricket bait, Provaunt™ insecticide and TranXit® herbicide.

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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8/8/07

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