Insect growth regulators (IGRs) are chemicals that can interrupt the reproductive cycle of pests. IGRs are considered as a harmless substitute for pesticides. They are non-toxic and degrade easily without polluting the soil and groundwater. Their application is known to not have any harmful effects on humans, animals, and advantageous soil microbes.
IGRs have a long-lasting residual activity, but are slow in terms of bringing instant effect as they do not kill the pest immediately. They are more compatible for use along with other pest management systems involving biological controls.
These products can be broadly categorized into juvenile hormone analogs and mimics, chitin synthesis inhibitors, ecdysone Agonists, and ecdysone Antagonists. They are available in different forms such as liquid, aerosol, and bait.
Organic Plant Protection
IGRs find application in commercial, residential, and agricultural sectors. In 2016, agriculture appeared as a prime application sector and accounted for the largest market share. IGRs are experiencing massive demand due to growing popularity of organic farming. Crop protection products used in organic farming are generally derived from natural sources. Therefore, they have less or no impact on the environment. In addition, IGRs can be useful for livestock, home gardeners, horticulturalists, and landscapers.
IGRs can be also utilized in a wide range of commercial applications including government offices, corporate offices, schools, aircrafts, and hospitals. Governments in different regions are extensively using these products for preventing and controlling a wide range of insect-borne diseases including malaria, dengue fever, Zika fever, West Nile fever, La Crosse encephalitis, and Everglades virus.
Market Overview
According to Grand View Research, Inc., the worldwide insect growth regulators (IGRs) market is predicted to value USD 1.23 billion by 2025. Growing utilization of environment-friendly insecticides is considered to be a key driving factor for the market. North America has been dominating the market. However, Asia Pacific is expected to exhibit the fastest growth during the forecast period (2014 to 2025). This growth is associated with rising awareness about pest control services.
Some of the leading companies operating in the market are Helm Agro US, Inc.; Russell IPM; Dow AgroSciences LLC; and Central Life Science.
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