Ourofino launches insecticide for the control of initial soil plagues in Brazil

Ourofino Agrociência has announced the launch of the insecticide Terra Forte for the seed treatment market in Brazil. The new solution, based on Fipronil, is recommended for crops of soybeans, corn, cotton, and kidney beans and also for pasture. It acts to control major soil plagues and the initial stage of aerial plague insects, such as the Borer Beetle, caterpillars, the cucumber beetle, the June Beetle, and termites.

"The basis of any crop is the germination stage. When the producer invests in seed quality and protects it, he avoids losses and guarantees better germination and an adequate standard, which is reflected in increased productivity,” said Antônio Nucci, Research and Development Manager at Ourofino Agrociência.

Produced at the factory of the company in Uberaba (Minas Gerais), Terra Forte has a compatible density for the industrial seed treatment equipment, allowing different calibrations of usage. “It is a product with a liquid formulation and improved syrup homogenization, as well as adequate density. Besides this, it offers greater ease in cleaning industrial equipment,” explained Marco Antonio Cunha, Product Manager (Insecticide).

According to the manufacturer, Terra Forte inspires confidence because of its wide spectrum control and extended residual effect, which protects the crop from insects that attack the seeds and helps increase yield. “The choice of product is an important factor in the success of this practice,” stated agronomist and consultant Silvestre Belletini.

The product manager of Ourofino Agrociência pointed out that exposing untreated seeds to soil plagues, including for pasture, could result in heavy losses for producers. Depending on the type of infestation, the losses could be significant – up to 20% of the crop. “The attacks on seeds that are not treated can delay the formation of the pasture and generate productivity problems,” said Cunha.