Amiran’s agro- innovations have involved new, science-based products and processes that offer growers reliable methods for increasing productivity. Grizly, Amiran’s new product from Adama is one such product that caters to the needs of the farmer by controlling the dreaded infestation of caterpillars, whiteflies and thrips on roses.
The novel product that brings forth field-proven solutions was launched in the Mt. Kenya and the Lake Regions in separate events that attracted Farm owners, Managers and Farm Technical teams for a detailed training on the product and important characteristics when choosing an effective insecticide. Most in attendance expressed their interest in the product citing that they are very eager to try out Grizly. Amiran and Adama Introduce Grizly- an Advanced Systematic and Contact Insecticide Grizly is an insecticide which combines two active ingredients; Imidachloprid (neonicotinoid) and Novaluron (benzoylphenyl urea). Its combination provides a solution against caterpillars and thrips on Roses and Vegetables.
During the launch, Robert Wachira, Adama’s Country Manager explained that, “Having efficient systemic and contact activity, Imidachloprid acts on the insects’ central nervous system by interfering with the transmission of stimuli, resulting in the insects’ paralysis and eventually death whereas Novaluron (IGR) inhibits chitin formation, stunting growth and development of immature insects during larval stages thus bringing mortality.”
Grizly’s Characteristics
- Unique mode of action, suitable in IPM and IRM
- Long residual effect
- High selectivity to most beneficial insects and pest predators whilst providing strong pest control.
- Broad spectrum
- Compatibility – Compatible with most insecticides, fungicides and acaricides.
- Great flexibility – Provides a sharp, consistent protection from insects between sprays and may either remain on the surface or penetrate into the leaf.
Benefits
• Cost effective Grizly
combines with a wide range of pests. It acts against the pests with a long residual effect which does away with the need to purchase and apply multiple insecticides
• Maximize crop potential by improving its health and vigor
• Higher yielding crops
• Better looking crops and improved crop quality
• High revenues (profits) to the growers
“With change being inevitable due to the continuous emergence of new challenges in agriculture, Amiran has remained focused on finding solutions to the setbacks faced in the field. We put our time and effort on researching new pests and diseases. Out team of experts find solutions that provide farmers’ fast action to counter agricultural hitches. Amiran is proud to introduce Grizly, a product that is more than just an insecticide for it ‘covers’ growers in more ways than one”, states Pole Mwadzombo, Amiran’s Export Farm Agronomist.