FMC Corporation has received registration in Brazil for Sofero Fall pheromone targeting fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda).

Sofero Fall is the first product to launch under FMC’s global Sofero pheromone solutions brand. The Sofero portfolio of products will target destructive pests in key crops including rice, corn, cotton and soybeans. The company said Sofero pheromone solutions are designed to be used as part of an integrated program, combined with synthetics, biologicals and precision technologies to improve operational efficiency.

Sofero Fall features an innovative mode of action based on mating disruption. FMC said the technology harnesses the “powerful signals of pheromones to naturally disrupt the mating cycles of fall armyworm, preventing it from reproducing.”

“Fall armyworm has developed resistance to many traditional insecticides, and growers are seeking alternative solutions to complement their existing practices,” noted Ronaldo Pereira, FMC president. “Sofero Fall offers an efficient and sustainable way to overcome mounting resistance challenges and enhance the performance of their pest management programs.”

The sprayable formulation leverages FMC’s proprietary microencapsulation technology to improve stability and extend its effectiveness, optimizing performance and providing growers with longer-lasting protection, added the company.

Registration for Sofero Frugi pheromone, which also targets fall armyworm, is pending in Mexico and anticipated in 2027.

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