BASF launches Efficon insecticide in Brazil

BASF is preparing to launch the insecticide Efficon in Brazil. The new solution mainly targets the corn leafhopper (Dalbulus maidis) and the whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), pests that impact corn, cotton and soybean crops.

The arrival of the product on the national market marks the debut of Axalion molecule (Dimpropyridaz) in Latin America. The insecticide's registration was approved in December 2024.

The corn leafhopper has been one of the main threats to production in Brazil. This insect transmits diseases that compromise crops and impact food security.

O Efficon It will be launched first for corn. Other crops are expected to receive the solution in the coming years. The product is also registered for use on produce, including citrus, melons, potatoes, tomatoes, and onions.

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• Corn leafhopper ("Dalbulus maidis")

• Whitefly ("Bemisia tabaci")

• Anvisa approves toxicological assessment of the insecticide dimpropyridaz