Key Takeaways:
- Vive Crop Protection has launched Bifender® SM, a new soil-applied insecticide for in-season management of soil insect pressure in corn.
- The product features Vive's new Soil Mobile Technology, which allows Bifenthrin to move deeper into the soil profile with water, targeting pests at the root zone.
- Bifender SM is applied through chemigation systems including drip, pivot, and overhead irrigation, making it accessible for large-acre operations.
- Field trial data shows that in-season applications can significantly reduce corn rootworm injury, with added benefits when combined with at-plant applications like Bifender® FC.
- The product is currently registered for use on corn as well as a variety of row and specialty crops.
Vive Crop Protection Expands Soil Insect Management Portfolio
Vive Crop Protection has announced the launch of Bifender® SM, a soil-applied insecticide designed to give corn growers a flexible, in-season option for managing soil insect pressure.
New Soil Mobile Platform at the Core of Vive Crop Protection's Bifender SM
Bifender SM introduces Vive's new Soil Mobile Technology platform, which enables the active ingredient Bifenthrin to move with water deeper into the soil profile. Unlike traditional soil insecticides that remain concentrated near the surface, this technology reduces interaction with soil particles, allowing the active ingredient to penetrate deeper into the root zone. Once the soil dries, the active ingredient locks in place, creating a broader zone of protection aligned with where pest feeding activity occurs.
Addressing Gaps in Planting-Time Applications
A Tool for In-Season Flexibility
The product is designed to address situations where timing, equipment limitations, or pest pressure create gaps in protection at planting.
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