Aerial Application for Plant Bug (Lygus lineolaris) Control in Cotton with Transform ™ WG (Sulfoxaflor) Insecticide

Sulfoxaflor is the first insecticide from the new sulfoximine chemical class. It was discovered by Dow AgroSciences (DAS) scientists and is proprietary DAS chemistry. This novel insecticide is active against a wide range of sap-feeding insects affecting cotton including aphids, plant bugs (Lygus spp.) and whiteflies. Sulfoxaflor will be sold under the trade name Transform™ with cotton registration anticipated in 2012. Efficacy experiments against tarnished plant bug (Lygus lineolaris) applied by ground equipment have been ongoing since 2006 in MS., LA., AR., and TN. Research was conducted in 2011 to assess Transform™ efficacy by aerial application and will be discussed.