SIVANTO™ - biological aspects of a novel butenolide insecticide

SIVANTO™ from the novel class of butenolide insecticides is currently under development by Bayer CropScience for the control of a broad spectrum of sucking insects, in particular, whiteflies, aphids, and hoppers. Acting on the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor but containing a different pharmacophore system, SIVANTO™ also provides control of insect populations where commercialized neonicotinoids start failing due to metabolic resistance. SIVANTO™ as a new bioactive, was developed with specific properties, allowing a wide application window, being safe to beneficials and pollinators and exhibiting good crop safety. By sharing a first set of field data from multiple geographies, we will give on overview on the pest spectrum of this new insecticide allowing versatile uses in many crops.