YUMA, AZ, Jan. 18, 2010 -- Gowan Company, LLC announces that it has obtained exclusive U.S. marketing rights from Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. for Intruder® 70WSP insecticide for use on cotton. Intruder® 70WSP contains the active ingredient acetamiprid, part of the neonicitinoid family of insecticides, discovered and wholly owned by Nippon Soda Co. Ltd.

Effective November 20, 2009, Gowan has the exclusive distribution rights for Intruder® 70WSP and will continue to position Intruder® 70WSP as a premier cotton insecticide for use in the states of AL, AR, AZ, KS, LA, MO, MS, NM, OK, TN, and TX.

“Intruder has become an important tool in cotton insecticide programs and has demonstrated excellent field performance and recognition amongst growers on a wide range of cotton insects.” said Chad Dyer, Gowan Company product manager.

Intruder controls a wide range of commercially important pests on cotton including aphids, thrips, fleahoppers, white flies, and plant bugs. The addition of Intruder® 70WSP insecticide further strengthens the presence of Gowan Company in the cotton market while laying the foundation for future product development.