Yuma, Ariz.-Gowan Co. LLC on Feb. 10 announced its California registration of Gavel 75DF® fungicide, a broad-spectrum protectant fungicide for use on potatoes, tomatoes, grapes, and cucurbits. Gavel is a contact fungicide that contains both zoxamide and mancozeb, each having different modes of action that work together to control diseases such as late bight and downy mildew by arresting the development of highly mobile zoospores. Gowan also announced its California registration of Scorpion® 35SL insecticide for broad-spectrum insect control in cucurbits, fruiting vegetables, brassicas, potatoes, grapes, and leafy vegetables. Scorpion® 35SL is powered by the third generation neonictinoid dinotefuran, which combats whiteflies, mealybugs, cucumber beetles, Colorado potato beetles, thrips, leafhoppers, plant bugs, stink bugs, leafminers, and other damaging pests. In addition, Gowan said Scorpion® 35SL is classified as a reduced risk pesticide by the U.S. EPA, with low impact on beneficial insects and predators. It also features high water solubility, Gowan said, allowing for rapid uptake. “We are excited to add another quality product to our portfolio that enhances Gowan’s continuing efforts to provide our customers with solutions to their pest control problems,” said Nick Alonso, California regional manager for Gowan USA.
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