Syngenta gets approval for latest insect control tool

Syngenta, Greensboro, North Carolina, recently announced that its latest insect control tool, PLINAZOLIN technology, has received registration from the Environmental Protection Agency and is available for use, subject to state approvals.

PLINAZOLIN technology will power five separate insecticide products for use in corn, cotton, vegetables, tree fruit, cereals and more.

After 12 years of research and development and more than 3,000 United States trials, PLINAZOLIN technology represents a significant advancement in crop protection for insect pest resistance management.

“Today marks a breakthrough moment for growers in bringing PLINAZOLIN technology to the U.S. market. This game-changing mode of action offers new levels of crop protection and flexibility that puts growers back in control of their operations.”

— Elijah Meck, Ph.D., Syngenta technical product lead.

Growers can purchase the new active ingredient for the 2026 growing season as a seed treatment, soil-applied insecticide or foliar-applied insecticide. Products powered by PLINAZOLIN technology are available for purchase under the following brand names:

• Opello: This soil-applied insecticide provides revolutionary control of corn rootworm, consistently helping cornyield up to 27 bushels per acre more than an untreated test, while its highly tank-mix compatible formulation allows growers to leave equipment clogs and slowdowns in the past.
• Equento: This insecticide seed treatment for cereals and pulses offers a flexible and compatible option to terminate wireworms and suppress other below-ground pests, ultimately improving plant stand and helping a grower’s bottom line.
• Vertento: One of the toughest insect pest fighters in its class, this foliar-applied insecticide for cotton, peanuts and onions delivers a fast-acting, knockout punch to insect pests including plant bugs, thrips and mites.
• Incipio: With impressive residual strength to take the guesswork out of insect control, this foliar-applied insecticide for brassica, leafy, fruiting vegetable and cucurbit crops delivers a heavy-duty takedown of tough insect pests.
• Zivalgo: This foliar-applied insecticide can lead the way for potato and tree fruit insect pest management with unmatched, broad-spectrum control of Colorado potato beetles, codling moth, citrus thrips, spider mites and more.

Belonging to IRAC Group 30, these new products address critical pest challenges across major crop segments with grower-focused benefits at the forefront. Each formulation has been specifically designed to maximize performance based on crop needs, pest pressure and application method.

“I’m excited for growers to experience this innovative technology with improved application abilities. PLINAZOLIN technology is designed to put time and control back in the hands of those who know their fields best.”

— Scott Johnson, Syngenta product lead.

For more information, see a representative or visit Syngenta-US.com/social.