The product, with the active ingredient clothianidin, is a third generation neonicotinoid that features long-lasting residual control. The newer generation chemistry in Clutch provides distinct advantages over older neonicotinoids, including very low water solubility across a variety of soil types, yet a consistent, quick uptake into the plant.

“Our customers need products they can count on throughout the season to control their tough insect issues,” said Beth Connor, Valent Canada registration and development manager.

Clutch insecticide is registered for use on potatoes, apples, pears and grapes. It provides control across the following pests:

• Potatoes: Controls Colorado potato beetle, aphid and leafhopper
• Apples: Controls aphid, leafhopper, plum curculio and leafminer and suppresses oriental fruit moth and codling moth
• Pears: Controls pear psylla, aphid, leafhopper, plum curculio and leafminer and suppresses oriental fruit moth and codling moth
• Grapes: Controls leafhopper, grape phylloxera, thrips and mealy bug

In tree fruit applications, Clutch should be applied post-bloom (after petal fall in pears when bee hives have been removed) or in-season in grapes. Clutch has local translaminar and systemic movement following a foliar spray. Trial results show translaminar movement within 30 minutes after a Clutch application.

Engage Agro Corporation of Guelph, Ontario, will be the exclusive distributor of Clutch in Canada. For more information about Engage Agro, call 866-613-3336 or visit www.engageagro.com.