InsectiGen's Products

Our first product, BtBooster™ (BtB), is a patented protein that when combined with certain Bt toxins produces remarkable enhancement of insecticidal potency and extension of the toxins’ target range. BtB represents a technological breakthrough with significant economic value. BtB not only enhances the performance and value of current Bt offerings, but also provides a strategy for reducing the risk of insect resistance to these traits. The product can be implemented in the field via transgenic seed, solid (brick/dunk), granular or sprayable applications.

The BtBooster® technology is expected to:

	Enhance the speed of controlling the larvae.
	Increase efficacy against older larvae.
	Control insect species that are not susceptible to current Bt products.
	Remain viable and effective on the treated plants for extended period.
	Assure minimum risk of building resistance. Therefore the BtBooster®-based products
	Can be applied throughout the season with no restrictions.

Since the BtBooster® has minimum risk of building insect resistance; it can be used frequently and as needed in rotation programs with chemical insecticides. This approach will reduce the time needed for certain insects to build resistance against the chemical insecticides.  These benefits will allow the BtBooster® technology to capture significant share of the fruit and nut insecticides market.  The grower will have the option of using BtBooster® as a stand alone product, replacing a number of chemical insecticide applications, especially those with restrictions related to:

1. Livestock grazing not allowed in treated areas.

2. Long period between final treatment and harvest.

3. Reentry intervals (time between application and entering the field) that are inconvenient to growers’ day-to-day operations

4. The number of applications or rates per crop or season.

5. Toxicity to beneficial insects and /or bees

6. Cause the outbreaks of secondary pests

Growers who have relied strictly on synthetic insecticides have learned some costly lessons over the years.  Insects can quickly build resistance to these compounds forcing growers into expensive and often time consuming and frustrating rotations between inconsistent substitutes.  A reliable technology such as BtBooster® will be welcomed by growers.  Asana, Guthion, Lannete, Ambush and Pounce are examples of chemical insecticides that have lost their effectiveness against many insects that attack fruits and nuts.