Vestaron Corporation has scored the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of its second novel-acting peptide-based insecticide, BASIN®.
Approved for plants grown indoors or in greenhouses – with approval for outdoor use anticipated by the end of the year –BASIN targets a range of destructive crop pests, including aphids, mites, drosophila, and whiteflies that can cause substantial damage to high-value crops. BASIN, derived from modified spider venom, provides growers with a powerful new tool that delivers targeted and effective pest control while re-powering their approach to resistance management, reducing reliance on synthetic chemicals. With its approved safety profile, BASIN is soft on pollinators, workers, beneficials, and local biodiversity.
Juan Estupinan, Interim CEO and President of Vestaron expressed his excitement: "We are thrilled to receive EPA approval for our second active ingredient, BASIN. This is a significant achievement in agricultural crop protection and is a testament to our relentless pursuit of innovation as we bring yet another novel insecticide solution to growers at a pace never before seen in the industry."
For more information:
Vestaron
4717 Campus Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Tel.: 269-372-3108
www.vestaron.com