1. Broad-spectrum insecticides for sucking insect pest control
from Bayer CropScience

2. Common Name (ISO): spirotetramat
Development Code: BYI 08330
Pest Spectrum: Aphids, Mealybugs, Phylloxera, Psylla, Scales (armored, hard), Whiteflies, certain thrips species, select others.
Brand Names: MOVENTO: 2 lb ai/gallon SC
ULTOR: 1.25 lb ai/gallon SC
Use Rates: Annual Crops: – lb ai/a
Perennial Crops: – lb ai/a

3. Product Attributes
Phloem, xylem mobile in plant following foliar application – movement to young, emerging shoots and root tips
No cross-resistance with other chemical classes
New mode of action against aphids, mealybugs, scales, Phylloxera, and some psylla species
Rapid dissipation in environment - immediate plant-back for all crops, labeled or otherwise

4. Regulatory Status Submission: October 6, 2006.
Joint review between EPA, PMRA, and AGES.
Parallel review with CDPR
Reduced Risk classification granted 1/16/2007
Anticipated Approval: 1st/2nd qtr 2008
MRL’s will be established almost simultaneously in U.S., Canada, and EU countries upon regulatory approval due to global joint review.
Establishment of CODEX MRL’s and Japanese import tolerances anticipated by end of 2009 or early 2010.

5. Initial Registration Cole Brassica Vegetable Crop Group 5
Cucurbit Vegetable Crop Group 9
Fruiting Vegetable Crop Group 8 + okra
Leafy Vegetable Crop Group 4
Potato and Tuberous Vegetable Subgroup 1C
Citrus Crop Group 10
Pome Fruit Crop Group 11
Stone Fruit Crop Group 12
Grapes
Tree Nut Crop Group 14 + pistachio
Hops
Christmas tree

6. Future Label Expansions - BCS
Cotton
Soybean
Legume Vegetable Crop Group 6
Tropical fruit
Alfalfa ?
Cereal CG 15/16, except rice ?

7. Potential Minor Crop Fits
Artichoke
Asparagus
Banana / Plantain
Bulb Vegetable Crop Group 3
Bushberries
Coffee
Herbs
Mint
Pineapple
Pomegranate
Root Vegetable Crop Subgroups 1A, B
Watercress

8. New Broad-Spectrum Lepidoptera
Control Products from
Bayer CropScience
CABBAGE LOOPER
TRUE ARMYWORM
CODLING MOTH
CORN EARWORM /
COTTON BOLLWORM
OBLIQUEBANDED
LEAFROLLER
YELLOWSTRIPED
ARMYWORM
BEET ARMYWORM
DIAMONDBACK
MOTH

9. Flubendiamide AI Development No.: NNI-0001
Chemical Class: Phthalic Acid Diamide
Mode of Action: Disruption of calcium balance in muscle cells
(Ryanodine receptor)
Core Spectrum: Lepidoptera
CABBAGE LOOPER
TRUE ARMYWORM
CODLING MOTH
CORN EARWORM /
COTTON BOLLWORM
OBLIQUEBANDED
LEAFROLLER
YELLOWSTRIPED
ARMYWORM
BEET ARMYWORM
DIAMONDBACK
MOTH

10. Product Profile New chemical class with a new Mode of Action
No cross-resistance to insecticides from other chemistries
Activity via ingestion, minimal contact/ovicidal activity
Fast acting: cessation of feeding / paralysis (minutes)
Primarily active against immature insects
Minimal risk to predators and parasitoids
Minimal plant-back intervals for unlabeled crops

11. Initial Registration Target Crops: Formulation: Use Rates: Pome fruit
Stone fruit
Nut trees
Grapes
Cotton
Corn
Tobacco
480 SC
1 to 5 fl oz/acre
Vegetables
24 WG
1 to 3 oz/acre
CABBAGE LOOPER
TRUE ARMYWORM
CODLING MOTH
CORN EARWORM /
COTTON BOLLWORM
OBLIQUEBANDED
LEAFROLLER
YELLOWSTRIPED
ARMYWORM
BEET ARMYWORM
DIAMONDBACK
MOTH

12. Timeline - Initial Submission
EPA Submission: April, 2006
Anticipated Reg: 1Q 2008
US Launch:

13. BCS Label Expansion:
Legume CG
Sugarcane
Alfalfa
Strawberry
Artichoke
Potential Minor Crop Fits:
Berry CG
Watercress
Citrus
Tropical Fruit
Herbs & Spices
Bulb Vegetables
Root, Tuber, Corm CGs