Broad-spectrum insecticide receives EPA approval

Marrone Bio Innovations (MBI) recently announced that the Environmental Protection Agency has approved its latest product, MBI-203 EP, which will be branded as Grandevo. It is a broad-spectrum, high-performance natural insecticide for use on agricultural and ornamental crops.

MBI-203 is initially being launched in Florida for insects such as citrus psyllid, following its approval from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

MBI intends to launch Grandevo nationally in 2012, and to market the product to growers and pest control advisors through its existing distribution channels.

Field trials conducted by universities and crop consultants have shown Grandevo has equivalent or better performance to chemical pesticides. It addresses a broad spectrum of insects (both chewing and sucking species), with a complex mode of action – ingestion, contact and repellency.

For more information, visit MBI’s website.