Albaugh launches soybean insecticide Appalus in Brazil

Albaugh exclusively revealed, to AgroPages, the launch of its systemic action insecticide, Appalus, which was developed based on imidacloprid to meet the needs of Brazilian agriculture.

According to the company, Appalus is a “state-of-the-art alternative for controlling the soybean bug, Nezara viridula,” and delivers “effective results in controlling this group of pests, which are considered more challenging with each crop.”

Experts explained that Nezara viridula are sucking pests that cause pod and grain abortion, as well as losses in soybean weight, quality and productivity. Studies published in the country show that, depending on the stage of the crop, the pest, if not controlled, can cause losses exceeding 30% of oilseed productive potential.

For Albaugh, Appalus is a new smart and cost-effective tool for farmers facing the challenges of managing Nezara viridula in soybean crops.

The insecticide is being produced at the company's industrial complex in the city of Resende in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, which, according to Albaugh, is recognized in the market for its high production capacity and flexible logistics, serving producers across the entire national agricultural frontier.

“From the formulation to the delivery of Appalus, the entire process is centralized in Resende. This factor, we understand, is crucial for the availability and supply of a product of high technical quality to the market,” said José Geraldo Martins dos Santos, director of marketing and product development.

José Geraldo Martins dos Santos, director of marketing and product development

The development of the modern concentrated suspension (SC) formulation, identified as one of the differentials of the insecticide, is in line with the specific needs of Brazilian agriculture, he added.

According to Martins dos Santos, Appalus also acts quickly after contact and ingestion on soybean Nezara viridula. “This insecticide is an important tool in the practice of resistance management and has been successfully used in integrated pest management (IPM), in combination with other insecticides,” he said.

(Editing by Leonardo Gottems, reporter for AgroPages)