Atexzo Insecticide Approved for Turf Use in New York
The new insecticide provides a fresh option for managing turf pests like weevils and billbugs on your property.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Landscaping
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New York regulators have approved the insecticide Atexzo for use statewide, including on Long Island. The product, which utilizes plinazolin technology, is designed to manage persistent turf insects like annual bluegrass weevils and billbugs.
Why it matters
Property owners and landscape managers in New York now have access to a new mode of action for managing challenging turf pests. This registration provides an additional tool for controlling various larval and nymphal stages of insects that threaten lawn health.
The registration covers three new pallet solutions for the state, marking a expansion of available pest management options. The product is effective against adults and all immature stages of turf pests, including turf caterpillars, European crane flies, and mole crickets.
The players
Syngenta
A major global manufacturer of agricultural and turf protection chemicals known for developing various proprietary insecticide and fungicide technologies.
The details
Atexzo operates through a combination of contact and ingestion to neutralize turf-damaging insects. By introducing a new mode of action categorized as IRAC Group 30, the insecticide assists in rotating control methods to prevent pest resistance. It is specifically formulated to address difficult species that have historically proven resistant to standard turf management programs.
Timeline
October 1, 2026 to December 8, 2026: GreenTrust 365 Early Order Period for Atexzo savings.
The Home Front
The introduction of this product follows an industry-wide trend toward diversifying modes of action to combat growing pest resistance in managed landscapes. This registration updates the state's available arsenal for turf care, aligning with broader national shifts toward specialized insect management technologies.
If you struggle with annual bluegrass weevils or billbugs, ask your professional landscaper if they plan to incorporate this new mode of action into their spring treatment schedule. Always ensure that any chemical application on your property is handled by a licensed professional.
The takeaway
Homeowners managing persistent turf insects should consult with a licensed professional about whether rotating to a new Group 30 insecticide could benefit their lawn. Keep this registration in mind when planning your next seasonal pest management contract for the upcoming year.
What happens next
The GreenTrust 365 Early Order Period for Atexzo is scheduled to run through December 8, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Golfdom.
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