A sigh of expectation filled the air as one of the biggest chemical companies in the world, BASF, launched an innovative fungicide that combines well known active ingredient Dimethomorph with Initium to form a preventive shield against downy mildew in ornamentals.

Time almost audio recorded voice of Mr. Patrick Ngugi, Country Manager-Kenya, Crop Protection and public health asked, “Are you afraid of Downy mildew in your farm? Are you concerned by the ever increasing threat of resistance build up by fungicides? Are you afraid of scotching your flowers and leaving physical residue? Are you concerned about the cost of your choice product? Can you achieve your goals in farming without IPM? Is worker safety a priority for you? Each of the question received a resourcing ‘Yes’ from the over 150 growers in attendance. Today I stand in front you to offer your solution, Orvego 525 sc.

Launching the new product at a Naivasha Hotel, Mr. Ngugi assured growers that Orvego 525 sc is the versatile element for their Downy mildew spray program. Maximizing the marketable yields of their crops for all markets worldwide.

Product Profile

Orvego has an excellent ecotoxicological profile being practically nontoxic to birds, earthworms, beneficial insects, honeybees and with a low toxicity to aquatic organisms. Additionally it ensures excellent user and consumer safety due to its combination of the very favorable profile of Initium® with the well-known favorable properties of dimethomorph.

Orvego offers a high margin of safety for users, bystanders, residents and workers. However, to ensure occupational hygiene, personal protective equipment should always be used. The product exhibits excellent consumer safety regarding Initium and dimethomorph. Residues from the use of Orvego are covered by the established MRLs. Orvego is very favorable in environmental terms with no risk of persistence of the active ingredient or metabolites, no bio accumulation, no critical toxicological or ecotoxicological potential of metabolites and has a Low volatility.

Mode of Action

Initium stops the flow of energy in the fungus like a valve stops the flow of fuel in a pipe. Dimethomorph has a specific interaction -Single site biochemical mode of action, but multistage effects on the fungus. It has a fungicidal effect by interfering with cell wall-forming processes. Without cellulose deposition the cell wall cannot grow and the cell bursts Benefits Orvego® combines the well-known active ingredient dimethomorph with the new fungicide Initium® to form a premium preventive shield against DM.

Crops are effectively protected, stay healthy longer and are able to develop their full potential. It is a convenient tool for resistance management and does not cause phytotoxicity or leave physical residue on crops.

The product is cost effective for the grower and its IPM compatible hence safe to beneficials. Orvego also has an excellent regulatory profile, meeting not only Growers and workers needs but also those of consumers and the environment. This gives Confidence & Convenience FOR THE GROWER.

Conclusion

As a reliable partner BASF creates chemistry to help its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. Growers preparing their spray programs for Downy mildew will have many options to choose including Orvego 525 sc. Distributed by Elgon chemicals, the product will offer the ever elusive solution