Welcome to the dawn of a new era in agriculture.
Sofero® pheromone solutions is a novel approach to pest management in row crops that focuses on prevention over treatment. This breakthrough technology harnesses the powerful signals of pheromones to naturally disrupt pest mating cycles – stopping pest problems before they start.
A Preventative Approach
Pheromones help control pest populations by interfering with insect mating signals and preventing reproduction. By breaking the pest cycle before the next generation can emerge, Sofero® protects crops when it matters most, reducing damage and supporting healthy growth.
Tailored for Row Crops
Sofero® pheromone solutions are proprietary, sprayable formulations designed to work hand in hand with synthetics, biologicals, and precision agriculture technologies. With flexible application timing and no special equipment required, Sofero® fits seamlessly into any spray program for row crops.
Inspired by Nature
Sofero® pheromone solutions are derived from naturally-occurring compounds that affect the behavior of specific pest species – leaving pollinators and other beneficial insects to thrive. As a no residue technology, growers don’t need to worry about maximum residue levels or pre-harvest intervals.
A New Tool For Resistance Management
Sofero® pheromone solutions can be used to control insects that have become resistant to chemical insecticides or plant insecticidal traits. Insects are unlikely to become resistant to mating disruption as the mode of action relies on the natural communication system between males and females. This distinct method of control makes it a good fit in any Integrated Pest Management program.
What Makes Sofero® pheromone Solutions Different?
Pheromones have been used for decades to protect high-value crops like fruit and vegetables from damaging pests. FMC is one of the first companies to pioneer mating disruption for large-scale row crops like corn, soybean and cotton. We produce pheromones via yeast fermentation – a biological process that enables production at an industrial scale at a cost suitable for row crops.
The unique, sprayable formulation leverages FMC’s proprietary microencapsulation technology to improve stability and extend its effectiveness, optimizing performance and providing growers with longer-lasting protection.
Sofero® pheromone solutions are not available for sale or use in all areas. No offer for sale or use of these products are permitted prior to issuance of registration by the relevant local government regulatory agency.