Key Takeaways:
- Attune Agriculture receives full EPA registration for Entrapment® across the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico
- Entrapment® uses three physical modes of action for pest control without phytotoxicity
- The product addresses grower concerns over limited pest control options and rising insect resistance
- Entrapment® includes four targeted formulations for different crop categories
- CEO Greg Andon emphasizes cost-effective, resistance-free pest control solutions
Attune Agriculture Secures EPA Registration for Entrapment®
Attune Agriculture announced that its EPA-registered line of contact insecticides, Entrapment®, is now fully approved for sale and use across the continental United States and Puerto Rico. The milestone comes at a time when growers face limited pesticide options amid increased regulatory challenges and growing insect resistance.
Entrapment® features a tolerance-exempt formula with three physical modes of action. It is designed to control insect and mite pests on a variety of crops without causing phytotoxicity. The product’s broad registration expands access for both conventional and organic growers seeking alternative pest management solutions.
Market Context and Industry Trends
The approval of Entrapment® comes amid a notable decline in the number of new pesticide active ingredients registered with the EPA. From the 1960s through the early 2000s, over 100 new actives were registered per decade. However, in the 2010s, that figure dropped to fewer than 40 total registrations, averaging less than four new actives per year.
Attune Agriculture’s CEO Greg Andon commented, “We understand the challenges that growers face every season: pest pressure, rising input costs, managing pesticide resistance, uncooperative weather. Our mission is to provide a way to control pests that is effective, not cost prohibitive, and not prone to resistance.”
Entrapment® Product Line and Applications
Entrapment® is built around the proprietary active ingredient Rhexalloid®, which forms tightly anchored droplets on leaf surfaces. These droplets act as micro-traps, targeting insects and mites under 4mm in length while leaving beneficial species unaffected.
Attune Agriculture has introduced four Entrapment® formulations tailored to different agricultural needs:
- FV (Fruit & Vegetable): Suited for high-value crops such as fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
- RC (Row Crop): Designed for large-acreage row crops using low spray volumes.
- CK (Caterpillar Killer): Targets difficult pests like codling moth, whiteflies, and navel orangeworm.
- SP (Specialty): OMRI-listed for organic crops, greenhouses, turf, ornamentals, and golf courses.
Ongoing Commitment from Attune Agriculture
With this nationwide release, Attune Agriculture reinforces its commitment to offering growers innovative pest management tools. By expanding Entrapment® availability, the company aims to support more sustainable and efficient agricultural practices.
Attune Agriculture continues to prioritize physical-mode pest solutions that reduce dependency on chemical resistance-prone products, aligning with broader industry trends toward safer and more adaptable crop protection strategies.