Gowan Introduces New Insecticide Scorpion 35SL

Gowan Company LLC announced the federal section 3 registration of Scorpion 35SL insecticide for broad-spectrum insect control in cucurbits, fruiting vegetables, brassicas, potatoes, grapes and leafy vegetables.

Scorpions active ingredient is the third-generation neonictiniod dinotefuran. This advanced active ingredient provides activity against whiteflies, mealybugs, cucumber beetles, Colorado potato beetles, thrips, leafhoppers, plant bugs, stink bugs, leafminers, and other damaging species.  In addition, Scorpion is classified as a reduced risk pesticide by the EPA and has low impact on beneficial insects and predators.

Scorpion also features high water solubility, allowing for rapid uptake and fast systemic movement throughout the plant. When applied as a soil, drench or drip application, Scorpion is rapidly absorbed by the roots and transported throughout the entire plant to halt insect feeding quickly and completely. As a foliar spray, it exhibits translaminar movement within the leaf to protect all leaf surfaces, including the underside of leaves.

In addition, laboratory studies indicate that the affinity of dinotefuran against the binding site of other neonicotinoids is very low, suggesting that the compound acts against a different site than other neonicotinoids (J.Pestic. Sci, 30(2)122-123(2005)).