FMC Corp.'s Durentis Insecticide Gains Federal Registration

FMC Corp. has received federal registration enabling the commercial launch of Durentis insecticide.

“Customer input led to the development of Durentis,” said Mike Sisti, FMC North America marketing manager. “Ongoing customer conversations and collaboration with FMC’s R&D team guided the development of this new tool for well-maintained lawns and golf courses.”

Properties of Durentis insecticide include:

• This proprietary formulation provides. lawn care operators seasonlong protection from above and below ground chewing pests, including all species of grubs and fall armyworms, according to the company.
• Durentis is a highly concentrated formulation of the active ingredient chlorantraniliprole with the lowest use rates in the diamide class of chemistry and requires a single application for seasonlong control.
• It is fast acting and provides a zone of protection around the roots, and its systemic properties allow upward translocation.
• These unique physical properties allow Durentis to quickly move into the turf, protecting it without the need for excessive irrigation.