Venerate® XC Bioinsecticide

Venerate® XC: Improve Your IPM Program

Venerate® XC Bioinsecticide features multiple modes of action and is effective against a wide variety of chewing and sucking insects and mites. Additionally, Venerate® XC helps reduce insect resistance. Novel modes of action will complement and improve integrated pest management (IPM) and insect resistance management (IRM) programs for both conventional and organic programs.

APPLICATION: Foliar (Aerial or Ground), Chemigation, Soil Treatment, Backpack/Hand Sprayer

ACTIVE: Heat-killed Burkholderia spp. strain A396

Target Pests: Aphids, Lepidoptera, Mealybugs, Omnivorous Leafroller, Mites, Thrips

Target Crops: Berries, Citrus, Grapes, Strawberries, Tree Nuts

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Venerate® XC Bioinsecticide can be used to combat and manage plant disease while helping to reduce insect resistance.

Common Crops (US)

  • Almonds
  • Blueberries
  • Citrus crops
  • Cucurbits
  • Fruiting vegetables
  • Grapes
  • Leafy greens
  • Medicinal plants
  • Pistachios
  • Pome fruit
  • Potatoes
  • Strawberries
  • Tree nut crops

Pest Control

  • Aphids
  • Leafhopper
  • Lygus
  • Mites
  • Navel Orangeworm
  • Peach Twig Borer
  • Stink Bug
  • Thrips

Venerate® XC is microbial-based and powered by several active compounds that span different chemical classes. It drives multiple modes of action; control of the pests is achieved through exposure and ingestion of the product. With Venerate® XC’s multiple active compounds and modes of action the risk of insect resistance is greatly reduced.

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Benefits of Using Venerate® XC for IPM Programs & Insect Resistance Management

  • Broad spectrum protection against sucking and chewing insects and mites
  • Mechanism of Action: Ingestion
  • Low impact on pollinators and beneficial insects when used as directed
  • Integrates with mating disruption programs
  • Tank mix friendly, including Bt-based products

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The following best use practices should be kept in mind to effectively use Venerate® XC products:

  • Direct contact or ingestion by targeted insect or mites is necessary
  • Alternate with another chemistry on a 7-day interval
  • 50-100 GPA is recommended for most horticultural applications
  • Use of surfactant is recommended
  • Avoid spray volumes that result in spray runoff
  • No maximum number of applications/season

Always read and follow label instructions.