New Zealand EPA consults on import of ISK’s fungicide KUSABI

The New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is calling for submissions on an application to import for release the new fungicide KUSABI (active ingredient: pyriofenone) for the control of powdery mildew. Submissions close on 18 June 2019.

The applicant, ISK New Zealand Limited, wants to import KUSABI for use in the control of powdery mildew in grapes, apples and curcubits (a family of plants that include pumpkins, cucumber and courgettes).

The fungicide would be applied using an airblast sprayer on grapes and apples, and by aerial or ground-based broadcast sprayer for curcubits.

KUSABI is currently approved for similar uses in a number of other countries, including Australia, Canada and the United States.

Visit the submissions page for more information