Efficacy of sulfoxaflor, a novel insecticide from Dow AgroSciences, for control of insect pests in citrus

Sulfoxaflor is the first member of the novel sulfoximine class of insecticides to be developed for pest management. It controls insects via a unique interaction with the insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptor and has a broad lack of cross-resistance to other insecticides. Field trials have demonstrated activity on many sap-feeding insects in citrus such as aphids, scales, mealy bugs, and Asian citrus psyllid. Results of key field studies conducted in citrus, across the US will be discussed.