World Agrochemical Network Chinese Network reports: Recently, ADAMA announced that its pesticide Magnum (acemethamidophos) has successfully expanded the registration of its pesticide Magnum (acemethamidophos) in Brazil for pulses and peanut crops. The approval makes Magnum an important tool for controlling the main pests of these crops, including whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci), leafhoppers (Empoasca kraemeri) and thrips (Enneothrips flavens). These pests pose a serious threat to the productivity of the crops in question.
In the case of legumes, whiteflies are a stubborn pest that is difficult to control and has long plagued producers in several regions, especially in the interior of São Paulo and Paraná. This pest is responsible for the transmission of the golden mosaic virus and is considered one of the main viruses affecting legumes. In some cases, farmers have had to suspend bean cultivation at specific times of the year due to the severe occurrence of whiteflies. Magnum's role is to effectively control whiteflies, thereby helping to manage the spread of the virus.
When it comes to peanuts, Magnum focuses on controlling thrips, one of the main pests of the crop. Pests occur most severely during critical periods of the crop growth cycle, i.e. between 25 and 60 days after planting. These insects can cause deformation of leaves, produce silver streaks, and reduce the plant's ability to photosynthesize, which can have a significant negative impact on productivity, which can reduce crop yields by 10 to 75 percent.
According to ADAMA, the expansion of Magnum's registration on pulses and peanuts marks an important step forward in the management of pests in these crops. Given the increasing pressure on insects such as whiteflies and thrips, it is critical to provide producers with effective integrated pest management tools. This not only enables the rotation of active ingredients, but also minimizes the development of pest resistance to pesticides.
Magnum has previously demonstrated superior control effectiveness in cotton, potato, citrus, soybean and tomato production. Now, it will also help control key pests in pulses and peanuts, with the potential to significantly improve the productivity and economic benefits of these crops.
