An Overview of TransformTM Field Performance Against Cotton Aphids, Aphis gossypii Glover, Across Cotton Areas of the United States

Field performance of sulfoxaflor (Transform^TM) against cotton aphids (Aphis gossypii Glover) was evaluated from 2006 to 2011 across the important cotton producing regions of the United States. Field trials were conducted in western, southwestern and southeastern cotton growing regions. The excellent knock-down activity, long residual efficacy and other key attributes of Transform^TM will be presented and discussed. Transform^TM has an important fit in IPM programs. It will be a valuable rotational partner with other chemistries and as a tool to manage insect populations resistant to other insecticides. Since Transform^TM also has excellent activity on Lygus spp., it will have a fit in situations where both pests need to be controlled. Sulfoxaflor is the first molecule slated for commercialization within the new sulfoximine chemical class. It was discovered by Dow AgroSciences (DAS) scientists and is proprietary DAS chemistry.

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