Sweet but lethal SucraShield, a new pesticide made from natural sugars and food-grade fatty acids, is labeled for control of soft-bodied insects and mites on many vegetable, fruit, and ornamental crops. The insecticide (sucros octanoate ester), which was developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists, mimics the natural insect control compounds found in the tobacco plant. It works by suffocating the insect or by penetrating its outer covering, which makes the pest dry out. Pests are not expected to develop resistance to the product. For more information, call (704) 689-1393 or e-mail devlinr@naturalforcesllc.com. Peach fungicide Chemtura Corporation has been appointed […]