Products

Activol® is a gibberellic acid (GA3) plant growth regulator registered for use on table grapes, tomatoes, and potatoes. A highly effective growth promoter, Activol is used to increase size and quality of fruits, vegetables and other crops. It is essential for optimum growth and development and plays a role in the regulation of other plant processes such as flowering, seed germination, dormancy and senescence.

Release® is registered for rice, wheat, and sorghum, Release®is a superior quality seed treatment formulation of gibberellic acid (GA3) plant growth regulator that activates the germination process and stimulates active seedling development in the early stages of seedling growth. Release improves germination rate and accelerates plant emergence. The effect allows for treated seed to be planted deeper, where more moisture is available, thus reducing costly flushes. Release also helps establish more uniform stands, making timing of herbicide, fertilizer, fungicide, and insecticide applications more precise and effective. The overall improvement in yield and quality makes Release a sensible investment for growers of rice and other grain crops.

XenTari® is the world’s only biological insecticide containing a natural, potent strain (ABTS-1857) of the microorganism Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies aizawai (Bta). It controls caterpillar pests on vegetables, fruits, nuts, row crops, and turf (specific registrations vary by country). XenTari is proven to provide exceptional control of key problem pests such as armyworms and diamondback moth larvae. As a native Bt strain, XenTari contains insecticidal toxin proteins that are typically found in other Bt subspecies (typical Bta and Btk). XenTari features a balanced blend of four potent toxin proteins and a spore, targeting key pests at levels few biological products can match.

Novodor® is a foliar applied, Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. tenebrionis insecticide specialized for Colorado potato beetle and Elm Leaf beetle control. Novodor can be applied anytime from bloom to harvest due to its highly selective CPB and Elm Leaf beetle toxicity profile. Novodor is also suitable for most organic production systems. Novodor is the selective insecticide of choice for crops that must be managed to the highest level of ecological scrutiny.

DiPel® is a biological insecticide containing the naturally occurring microorganism Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk). For the manufacture of DiPel, VBC selected a proprietary, high yielding Btk strain (ABTS-351). Globally, DiPel has become a cornerstone insecticide in many IPM programs as it offers high quality, cost-effective, broad-spectrum caterpillar control on more than 200 crops, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, vines, cotton, oil palm, and corn. Specific registrations vary by country.