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Vive Crop Protection has launched Averland SM, a new in-season nematicide designed to provide growers with a more flexible and effective approach to managing nematodes in potatoes, onions and other high-value crops.
Enabling the active ingredient, abamectin, to move deeper into the soil profile, Averland SM builds a larger zone of protection where nematodes are actively feeding. This approach helps deliver more consistent control compared to traditional surface-focused applications, according to Vive.
Field trials have demonstrated that Averland SM provides strong and consistent nematode control, performing comparably to industry standards while offering a more cost-effective alternative, according to the company. In potato trials, Averland SM reduced nematode pressure and improved marketable yield when incorporated into existing programs.