FMC Corporation, a global leader in agricultural sciences, has announced a significant milestone with the official registration of Sofero™ Fall pheromone in Brazil. This innovative solution targets fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), a major pest affecting row crops across Latin America and other regions. Sofero™ Fall is the first product in FMC’s newly introduced line of pheromone-based crop protection tools designed to offer growers a more sustainable, high-performance alternative to traditional insecticides.

The introduction of Sofero™ Fall into the Brazilian market marks a pivotal advancement in pest management strategies, especially as growers continue to face increasing resistance from pests like fall armyworm to conventional crop protection products. “The registration of Sofero™ Fall in Brazil marks a significant milestone in our efforts to bring high-performance, sustainable crop protection solutions to growers,” said Ronaldo Pereira, President of FMC. “We are excited to provide growers with a powerful new tool in the battle against fall armyworm. Fall armyworm has developed resistance to many traditional insecticides, and growers are seeking alternative solutions to complement their existing practices. Sofero™ Fall offers an efficient and sustainable way to overcome mounting resistance challenges and enhance the performance of their pest management programs.”

At the heart of Sofero™ Fall’s innovation is its novel mode of action based on mating disruption. Rather than targeting the pest through direct toxicity, the product uses pheromone signals to disrupt the mating behavior of fall armyworms. By interfering with the pest’s reproductive cycle, the product prevents population growth and protects crops at critical early stages of development. This approach offers a preventive, eco-friendly method that aligns with integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.

Sofero™ Fall features a unique sprayable formulation that utilizes FMC’s proprietary microencapsulation technology. This encapsulation enhances the product’s stability and ensures extended field effectiveness, delivering long-lasting protection that minimizes application frequency and supports greater operational efficiency.

This launch also represents the debut product under FMC’s global Sofero™ pheromone solutions brand. The brand’s portfolio will eventually include pheromone products targeting other destructive pests across important crops such as rice, corn, cotton, and soybeans. These solutions are designed to work in synergy with synthetic chemicals, biologicals, and precision agriculture tools, helping growers build more integrated, resilient pest control systems.

“Sofero™ pheromone solutions inspire a new way to think about crop protection—one that is focused on prevention over treatment,” Pereira added. “With our extensive portfolio and global reach, FMC is uniquely positioned to bring these game-changing solutions to growers around the world, creating a more sustainable future for agriculture while solving real problems in the field.”

Looking ahead, registration for Sofero™ Frugi, a complementary pheromone product also targeting fall armyworm, is currently pending in Mexico and is expected to be approved by 2027.