Vestaron bioinsecticide receives emergency use authorization in Greece for control of devastating tomato leafminer infestations
Durham, North Carolina, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vestaron Corporation has been granted an Article 53 Emergency Authorization to provide farmers in Greece with access to a novel bioinsecticide that tackles devastating infestations of tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) while presenting minimal risk to beneficials, pollinators, or people.
- Durham, North Carolina, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vestaron Corporation has been granted an Article 53 Emergency Authorization to provide farmers in Greece with access to a novel bioinsecticide that tackles devastating infestations of tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) while presenting minimal risk to beneficials, pollinators, or people.
- This authorization in Greece marks a significant commercial milestone for Vestaron and paves the way for its first sales in Europe.
- Agricultural product distributor Oxygen AgroShield LP petitioned the Greek Ministry of Agriculture for emergency authorization on behalf of 19 other Greek grower groups.
- Oxygen AgroShield said it was delighted that the temporary authorization had been granted, giving tomato growers the chance to effectively and sustainably control costly tomato leafminer infestations.