Corteva announced two new crop protection solutions. One is the Corteva new bioinsecticide Goltrevo, a product of natural origin. The other is Varpelgo active, which is naturally inspired.

Goltrevo: A New Natural Origin Bioinsecticide

Goltrevo is based on a novel strain of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana 203, originally isolated from palm weevil beetles. This bioinsecticide will target some sap-feeding insects (like corn leafhoppers, whiteflies, aphids, and stinkbugs) and chewing insects (including root-feeding worms, beetles, and caterpillars).

Furthermore, the product has a long shelf life and low potential for resistance. It can be used on corn, soybean, sugarcane, pastures, fruits, and vegetables.

Commercial sales of Goltrevo are expected to begin as early as 2027 in Latin America, pending applicable regulatory approvals.

Varpelgo Active: A Naturally Inspired Insecticide

The second product is Varpelgo active. Corteva’s scientists developed this insecticide by studying the structure and function of the naturally occurring Qalcova active. Consequently, Varpelgo active provides control of chewing insects. This includes diamondback moths, armyworms, loopers, and several species of borers, beetles, weevils, and thrips.

It will be available for soybeans, corn, rice, tree nuts, sugarcane, fruits, and vegetables across all global regions. It also offers a new seed-applied technology solution to protect the seed and seedling from wireworm.

The first commercial sales of Varpelgo active are expected in Asia Pacific and Latin America in the early 2030s, pending completion of field trials and applicable regulatory reviews.

Source: Corteva Press Release on its New Bioinsecticide & Nature-Inspired Solutions