Pest Management Professional, January 2019

PRODUCT INSIGHTS COCKROACHES Syngenta Dr Nicky Gallagher Technical Services Manager RECENT INNOVATION Advion Evolution Cockroach Gel Bait is our latest advancement in cockroach bait technology It features indoxacarb the same AI found in Advion Cockroach Gel Bait but with an enhanced formulation that is highly attractive to cockroaches It also contains MetaActive technology which only activates once ingested by insects to provide targeted control of all prevailing cockroach species The Advion Evolution formulation has been heavily researched and evaluated over several years Cockroaches like to binge feed on this bait leading to fast effective control within a short period of time While there are no documented cases of resistance with Syngenta cockroach baits Advion Evolution should be used as part of a three month rotation strategy with a product containing a different AI such as Optigard Cockroach Gel Bait to help manage potential aversion and resistance NEW LAUNCHES While I cant share too much at this time we plan to launch a new cockroach control solution to the pest control market in 2019 This launch will support our goal to proactively introduce solutions that can help PMPs get ahead of potential cockroach control issues Our robust healthy pipeline of existing and forthcoming active ingredients will further enable us to develop new products that can fit within effective cockroach control plans PREDICTIONS Between climate change and the introduction of new cockroach species cockroach populations will likely increase PMPs should be prepared for this influx along with other potential challenges such as new pesticide regulations and invasive cockroaches that may not respond well to certain products It is for these reasons that research proper training and communication about how to make insecticide applications will be as important as ever Woodstream Mike Goldstein Sales Manager Professional Products RECENT INNOVATION While the M330 Victor Roach Pheromone Trap and Monitor is not a new product it remains a proven tool that PMPs have relied on for years to monitor and identify German cockroach activity so they can properly target their corrective actions and treatments Based on extensive field and lab studies the M330 can be up to three times more effective than non pheromone cockroach traps The patented monitor contains a German cockroach aggregation pheromone as an attractant to lure both males and females adults and nymphs The traps design allows it to be placed in corners which cockroaches prefer plus it has several entry points from both the sides as well as the top Once the cockroaches are caught on the glue surface they cannot pull off and escape thanks to the slippery silicone surface surrounding the glue The pheromone in the trap remains active for 30 days once taken out of the resealable case and placed for use An additional beneficial use of the Victor Roach Pheromone Trap is to turn it into a bait station with pheromone To do this simply put a few bait placements of your preferred cockroach gel bait on the interior top of the M330 where the side walls and ceiling meet This will greatly accelerate the takeaway and performance of your bait In addition this allows you to protect your bait placements during use and then easily remove them when no longer needed Another beneficial use PMPs are discovering for the M330 is as a bed bug monitor The bed bugs get caught on the glue surface and the slippery surface surrounding the glue does not allow them to pull off and escape PREDICTIONS I believe strongly that the future of cockroach control for PMPs will continue to include the use of effective cockroach traps to monitor and identify pest activity along with placement of precise and targeted cockroach bait as required 46 January 2019 Pest Management Professional mypmp net