Syngenta’s Atexzo insecticide/miticide gets federally registered by the EPA
Syngenta’s latest innovation, Atexzo insecticide/miticide, powered by Plinazolin technology, has been federally registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use on athletic turf, golf courses and sod farms. State registrations are actively being pursued and are anticipated to be available soon, and the product is expected to be available in Q1 2026.
Atexzo works through contact and ingestion and is powered by a new mode of action in IRAC Group 30 that has no known resistance or cross-resistance to other insecticides. It delivers increased efficacy and flexibility by controlling adults and all larval/nymphal stages of key insect species, including mole crickets, annual bluegrass weevils (ABW), bermudagrass mites, billbugs, European crane flies, flea beetles, turf caterpillars, mole crickets and more, according to Syngenta. It is also an ideal tank mix partner with Acelepryn and Acelepryn Xtra insecticides for comprehensive insect control and greater resistance management.
“After more than 250 turf trials, Atexzo has proven its safety and long-lasting control against the most destructive turf insects, giving turf managers greater efficiency while achieving exceptional results,” said Lisa Beirn, Ph.D., technical services manager for turf in the Northeast at Syngenta. “For ABW, Atexzo will control adults and larvae, which extends the application window for targeting the overwintering generation. It will also be the foundation of the new WeevilTrak Plus program that will greatly simplify how superintendents manage this pest.”
In southern regions, Atexzo will be a new solution to control mole crickets, including adults and small-to-large nymphs. Applications can be watered-in up to 24 hours later, require no special equipment and have no re-entry interval.
“We’ve seen excellent activity on Southern insects like mole crickets and bermudagrass mites that are difficult to control with existing product options,” said Lane Tredway, Ph.D., technical services manager for turf in the Southeast at Syngenta. “I think superintendents will really be pleased with the results of our extensive trials and the performance they will see on their own courses.”
For more information on Atexzo, including updates on state registrations, and to view the label and trial data, visit the Atexzo webpage or contact your local Syngenta territory manager.
About the Author: Nathan Mader
A native from Olmsted Falls, Ohio, Nathan received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from The Ohio State University in 2024. During that time, he worked as a reporter, copy editor and video producer for the student newspaper, The Lantern. While interning at CityScene Media Group as an editorial assistant, Nathan gained valuable experience in pursuing great stories that made him want to continue writing and editing for magazines.
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