AgroGrace introduces insecticideTracer 120 SC in USA

Date:05-10-2016

AgroGrace, the agricultural division of Hardware & Lumber Ltd, recently introduced a new insecticide named Tracer 120 SC to the local market, saying that it is suited for use in vegetable, condiment and orchard crops.

The product launch was held on March 23 on the escallion field of St Elizabeth farmer Patrick Simpson in Todd Town.

According to AgroGrace, Tracer 120 SC is an essential part of an integrated pest management programme, critical in the fight against a wide range of pests, including lepidopterous larvae such as the beet army worm, caterpillars, leaf miners, thrips, borers, fruit flies, spider mites and aphids.

The company said it chose to launch the product in Simpson’s escallion field because that region of Jamaica serves as a case study in the dangers of poor pest management.

“Through successful field trials and supporting endorsements from key agencies, including the Pesticide Control Authority and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority, it is clear that the product has already made its mark in the industry,” AgroGrace said.

The insecticide, the company explained, was developed by Dow AgroSciences, has low toxicity effect on the environment and, when used as directed, is safe for users.