Thursday, July 30, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. PT
Online Webinar
Advancing Control of Diamondback Moth in Brassica Crops
Performance and Update of two new tools:
Liepigen® and Incipio® (Isocycloseram)
Diamondback moth (DBM) continues to be one of the most persistent and costly pests facing brassica growers worldwide. With increasing resistance pressure and limited effective tools, the need for new, innovative solutions has never been greater.
Meet the Speakers
Jeana Cadby
Environment and Climate Director
Western Growers
Jeana Cadby, Environment and Climate Director for WesternGrowers, a non-profit agricultural trade association that represents farmersgrowing fresh produce in Arizona, California, Colorado and New Mexico. Ourmembers and their workers provide over half the nation's fresh fruits,vegetables and tree nuts, including nearly half of America's fresh organicproduce.
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About the Webinar
Join us for an informative webinar as we introduce new tools, Liepigen® and Incipio® (isocycloseram) for control of diamondback moth. Understand how these novel DBM tools support resistance management, sustainable production, and integrate into IPM strategies.
Liepigen® is a highly selective, Organic biological insecticide based on a naturally occurring baculovirus (IRAC Group 31) that specifically targets DBM larvae. Once ingested, the virus infects and kills larvae while releasing additional viral particles that spread control throughout the pest population. Lepigen® is described as an excellent fit for IPM programs, offering control of resistant populations while preserving beneficial insects and leaving no residue concerns.
Incipio®, powered by (isocycloseram) is a next-generation insecticide with a novel IRAC Group 30 mode of action. Effective through both contact and ingestion, DBM rapidly stops feeding and leading to paralysis and death. Incipio® is described as a valuable new option for managing difficult and resistant insect pests, including diamondback moth, in vegetable production systems.
What You’ll Learn:
- Review of Liepigen® and Incipio® use on DBM and brassica crops
- Best-use recommendations for maximizing control and crop protection
- PCA insights from field trials and early use experiences
Agenda
30 min — Introduction to Lepigen, field trial results, and best practices for efficacy
30 min — Introduction to Incipio, field trial results, and best practices for efficacy
10 min — PCA Q&A
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. PT
Location: Online via Zoom
Meet the Speakers
Anthony Hawes
Co-Founder
Ag BiTech
Anthony is a leader in the development of baculovirus technology for global agriculture. Prior to co-founding AgBiTech in 2000, Anthony completed a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Sydney and worked as a contract trial officer for Eurofins (formerly Agrisearch) before holding technical and marketing roles for Bayer Australia.
Dr. Elijah Meck
Technical Product Lead for Insecticides
Syngenta
Dr. Meck is the Technical Product Lead for Insecticides at Syngenta, where he guides the technical development and strategic rollout of crop protection products. In this role, he designs trial protocols to test the efficacy and environmental footprint of advanced chemistries, including the new AI Isocycloseram. His background includes extensive academic research in entomology, focusing heavily on pest management and crop safety.
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For more information please contact Jeana Cadby at jcadby@wga.com.
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