BASF launches insecticide and fungicide

BASF launched Pylon TR total release insecticide and Trinity TR total release fungicide. These two products are the first two to deliver BASF proprietary active ingredients using total release (TR) technology since the acquisition of Whitmire Micro-Gen. The total release product line enables growers to save on labor costs and benefit from flexible reentry times while controlling target pests.

Commonly known as aerosol foggers, BASF total release technology is packaged in small canisters. To use, a grower places the product in the greenhouse, closes all greenhouse vents, windows and doors, presses the release button and leaves for a specified amount of time.

Pylon TR total release insecticide controls mites, thrips and adult fungus gnats. One 2-ounce canister of this miticide/insecticide treats up to 3,000 square feet. 

Trinity TR total release fungicide provides broad-spectrum control of several plant diseases such as botrytis, cylindrocladium, powdery mildew, rhizoctonia and fusarium.  Available in a 3-ounce canister, Trinity TR total release fungicide can treat up to 3,000 square feet of a commercial greenhouse.

Both products are on sale now and are labeled for use in commercial greenhouses on bedding plants, cut flowers, hanging baskets, foliage, potted flowering plants and ornamentals. Trinity TR total release fungicide is also labeled for use on perennials, and Pylon TR total release insecticide can be used for fruiting vegetables grown in commercial greenhouses.

For more information, visit www.betterplants.basf.us.