United States approves isocycloseram for agricultural use.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has registered ten products based on the active ingredient. isocycloseramThe compound functions as a broad-spectrum contact insecticide.

The approval covers uses in agricultural crops, lawns, ornamental plants, and commercial, industrial, and residential environments, both indoors and outdoors.

Among the targets of the pesticide are the Colorado potato beetle in potato crops and... diamondback moth in vegetables. Citrus growers will be able to use the product against Asian citrus psyllid, vector of the disease known as Greening.

To reduce impacts on non-target species, product labels list several mitigation measures. Among them, the EPA highlighted:

• Aerial application is prohibited, except in corn, cotton, potato, and soybean crops, with additional regional restrictions;

• Application restrictions apply during rain or when soil is waterlogged;

• Barriers against drift from ground, aerial or turbine spraying;

• Application is prohibited in orchards three days before and during flowering;

• Time restrictions for crops with indeterminate flowering times, to avoid exposing bees during their activity;

• Best practices for protecting solitary bees that nest in the ground;

• Instructions for preventing the dispersal of toxic dust from treated seeds;

• Guidelines for handling spilled or exposed treated seeds.

The labels also direct users to the "Bulletins Live! Two" system, which includes maps and specific instructions for protecting endangered species in certain areas.