Products

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.

LEAP® is the only alternative to copper-based products that provides two-way protection: suppression of plant diseases and control of caterpillar pests that can significantly damage crop foliage, fruit, and plant health, while reducing crop quality and yield.

DiTera® Grapes is a microbial nematicide derived from the microorganism Myrothecium verrucaria. DiTera provides significant plant health benefits resulting in higher crop yields and an excellent return on investment. Use of DiTera can increase root and shoot vigor, enhance root nutrient uptake and result in enhanced foliage color. DiTera acts by selectively controlling plant parasitic nematodes that affect the root systems of many economic crops including vegetables, tomatoes, cole crops, grapes, stone fruit, citrus, nut crops, bananas, pineapples, turf, and ornamentals.

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.