Exosect Grows Distribution Network For Exosex CM in the UK

UAP joins Hutchinsons as Exosect distributors in UK.

(PRWEB) April 23, 2008 -- Exosect, a leading provider of Intelligent Pest Management solutions, today announced that UAP joins Hutchinsons as a UK distributor of the Exosex CM active mating pest control solution. Exosex CM is used to control the population of the codling moth, a destructive global pest of apples and pears. It is an innovative active mating disruption solution, developed to effectively reduce the population of the pest.

UAP is a leading UK distributor of crop production products and provider of agronomy support services to arable, fruit, and vegetable growers under both conventional and organic growing systems. The distributor also runs comprehensive and independent trials programmes across the UK.

"The product proved to be an extremely valuable addition to the growers arsenal last year during what was a difficult year for spray timings, therefore, this year, we are delighted to be working with both UAP and Hutchinson to meet the increasing demands from UK growers," explains Richard Dyason, Sales and Marketing Manager, Exosect.

Adds Nigel Last, UAP Purchasing Manager, "We are delighted to be working with Exosect. Exosex CM is a valuable addition to our product portfolio. The need for quality in food production has never been greater. Agriculture is coming under increasing pressure to reduce pesticide residues and, working with Exosect, our agronomists, can provide a tailored service for fruit growers, utilising the most technically advanced solutions."

How Exosex CM works
Exosex CM requires only 25 dispensers per hectare each of which contain a synthetic female Codling moth pheromone, which is formulated with Exosect's unique and natural Entostat powder. The system works by luring males into the dispensers using the female pheromone, once they enter, the Entostat powder adheres strongly to the bodies of the male. The sensors of the coated moths are overwhelmed which means that they are unable to detect females, and therefore do not mate. They also act as a false lure for other moths and the mating cycle is disrupted, resulting in fewer caterpillars emerging to cause apple and pear damage. The technique is simple and helps to reduce the use of chemical spraying.

Exosex CM is registered to date for commercial use in the UK the US, New Zealand and South Africa. Its has been granted organic status with IFOAM affiliated organic certification bodies, The Soil Association, Organic Farmers & Growers Ltd, OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) and BioGro New Zealand Ltd.

About Exosect (www.exosect.com)
Exosect is actively focused on the development and sales of Intelligent Pest Management Solutions. Its innovative and cost-effective products help growers, food producers and processors actively reduce their use of insecticides.

The company's goal is to assist growers achieve zero residues in their crops and produce high quality food for the consumer. Exosect products are used globally in a wide range of sectors including crop protection, (agriculture, horticulture and stored products), apiculture, amenity and public health.

Editor's Notes
Further information on Exosect - including interviews, demonstrations, users stories and site visits - is available from:
Graham Thatcher / Spencer Butt
Exosect Press Office at MCC International Ltd
Tel: 01962 888 100 / Fax: 01962 888125
Email: exosectpr(at)mccint.com
URL: www.mccint.com

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