ST. LOUIS, MO, November 18, 2009 – Through December 18, pest management professionals (PMPs) can earn a $5 point-of-purchase discount on each 21-ounce bottle of Phantom® termiticide-insecticide and 3 lb Alpine® dust container as part of the Bed Bug Solutions Program sponsored by BASF. PMPs can also purchase Phantom pressurized insecticide and earn an instant $2 point-of-purchase discount.

“Phantom pressurized insecticide and Alpine dust are key components of our new Bed Bug Solutions Program,” said Nick Tresslar, GIC Marketing Manager for BASF Pest Control Solutions (PCS). “Together these products address the current issues of pyrethroid resistance and repellency making control and prevention more reliable.”

“Phantom provides control in targeted problem areas, including vulnerable cracks and crevices, and spaces behind or beneath bed frames and cabinets. Alpine®dust insecticide provides protection in voids and features dinotefuran, which was granted Reduced Risk* status for public health use.”

PMPs must purchase the product from an authorized distributor. For additional information about this promotion, and Phantom or Alpine products, please contact your BASF sales representative or visit pestcontrol.basf.us. 

About the Crop Protection Division

With sales of € 3.4 billion in 2008, BASF’s Crop Protection division is a leader in crop protection and a strong partner to the farming industry providing well-established and innovative fungicides, insecticides and herbicides. Farmers use these products and services to improve crop yields and crop quality. Other uses include public health, structural/urban pest control, turf and ornamental plants, vegetation management, and forestry. BASF aims to turn knowledge rapidly into market success. The vision of BASF’s Crop Protection division is to be the world’s leading innovator, optimizing agricultural production, improving nutrition, and thus enhancing the quality of life for a growing world population. Further information can be found on the web at http://agproducts.basf.com..

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*Dinotefuran, the active ingredient in Alpine Insecticide, has been granted Reduced Risk status for public health use by the EPA.