European Investor
05 Nov 2025, 22:51
Corteva introduces goltrevo bioinsecticide and varpelgo active for sustainable pest control
Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA) announced two new nature-inspired insect management solutions to help farmers protect yield across major global crops. The company introduced Goltrevo, its first bioinsecticide, and Varpelgo active, a next-generation insecticide designed using natural models.
Goltrevo is a microbial-based, broad-spectrum bioinsecticide derived from the fungus *Beauveria bassiana 203* and targets sap-feeding and chewing insects such as aphids, whiteflies, stinkbugs, and corn leafhoppers. It offers improved shelf life, low resistance potential, and applicability to a wide range of crops, with commercial rollout expected in Latin America by 2027 pending approvals.
Varpelgo active, inspired by the naturally occurring Qalcova active, will provide highly effective control of chewing pests including moths, armyworms, beetles, and borers. It will also serve as a seed-applied technology for wireworm protection. With a favorable ecological profile, low use rates, and compatibility with integrated pest management programs, Varpelgo is expected to launch in Asia Pacific and Latin America in the early 2030s.
Corteva said the new products reflect its strategy to expand biological and sustainable crop protection offerings while enhancing farmer productivity and supporting global food security. Source: Corteva Agriscience press release, November 5, 2025.
Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA) announced two new nature-inspired insect management solutions to help farmers protect yield across major global crops. The company introduced Goltrevo, its first bioinsecticide, and Varpelgo active, a next-generation insecticide designed using natural models.
Goltrevo is a microbial-based, broad-spectrum bioinsecticide derived from the fungus *Beauveria bassiana 203* and targets sap-feeding and chewing insects such as aphids, whiteflies, stinkbugs, and corn leafhoppers. It offers improved shelf life, low resistance potential, and applicability to a wide range of crops, with commercial rollout expected in Latin America by 2027 pending approvals.
Varpelgo active, inspired by the naturally occurring Qalcova active, will provide highly effective control of chewing pests including moths, armyworms, beetles, and borers. It will also serve as a seed-applied technology for wireworm protection. With a favorable ecological profile, low use rates, and compatibility with integrated pest management programs, Varpelgo is expected to launch in Asia Pacific and Latin America in the early 2030s.
Corteva said the new products reflect its strategy to expand biological and sustainable crop protection offerings while enhancing farmer productivity and supporting global food security. Source: Corteva Agriscience press release, November 5, 2025.