Vive Crop Protection Receives First EPA Approval for Flowable Bifenthrin Insecticide

TORONTO, Aug. 6, 2013 /CNW/ - Vive Crop Protection (Vive), a leading provider of effective and environmentally responsible crop protection products, announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved VCP-01, Bifenthrin 10 DF insecticide for foliar use on a variety of crops, turf and ornamentals.  This is Vive's first product registration with the EPA. 

VCP-01 is the first registration using Allosperse®, a proprietary polymer-based delivery system delivering maximum initial knockdown which allows the longest retreatment intervals.  VCP-01 with Allosperse is a water-dispersible formulation with no organic solvents.  Allosperse polymers are UV resistant to protect the formulation on the leaf surface for maximum effective insect control.

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"This approval demonstrates the value of Vive's formulation team and technology platform," said Vive CEO Keith Thomas. "Vive is rapidly developing a strong pipeline of effective crop protection products for our partners and growers." 

About Vive Crop Protection
Vive Crop Protection makes products that better protect crops from pests. The company has won a number of awards and was highly commended for Best Formulation Innovation at the 2012 Agrow Awards.

Vive's patented Allosperse delivery system has the ability to coat plants more evenly, which provides better crop protection and can lead to increased yields.   Solvent-free formulations are easier to work with and are safer for the applicator, while longer lasting, more effective products mean a farmer doesn't have to spray his or her fields as often. 

Vive is in the process of filing additional EPA registrations and has 33 US and global patents with 31 additional patents pending.  Vive is working with partners across the globe that share our vision of bringing safer, more effective crop protection products to growers everywhere.

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SOURCE: Vive Crop Protection

Keith Thomas, CEO
Vive Crop Protection
416 260 8889 x224
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