FLiPPER®
WHAT IS FLiPPER®?
Work in harmony with nature for optimal protection and flexible control.
Unlock easy market access, free from residue concerns.
FLiPPER® is a biological, contact insecticide that works in harmony with nature to keep pests under control. Derived from olive oil, it offers a range of natural benefits while supporting more sustainable farming practices.
WHY CHOOSE FLiPPER®?
With an active substance derived from extra-virgin olive oil production, FLiPPER® has the following benefits:
No residue concerns
• Biological solution with no residue worries – whenever you apply.
• Exempt from EU MRL testing, supporting export compliance.
• Helps growers meet strict export and market compliance requirements.
Zero pre-harvest interval
• No PHI – enabling harvest flexibility and easier logistical planning.
• Simplifies harvest planning with no waiting period.
Strong fit for resistance management
• A reliable partner in resistance management programmes.
• No reported resistance or reduced sensitivity against FLiPPER® and no reported cross‑resistance with any other insecticide group.
Low-risk profile
• A strong fit for farms prioritising human, environmental and crop safety.
• Gentle on beneficial insects and pollinators when used as directed.
• Ideal for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programmes.
REGISTERED CROPS & PESTS
Citrus:
• Thrips: (Scirtothrips aurantii)
Table grapes:
• Western flower thrips: (Frankliniella occidentalis) – suppression of adults and nymphs only.
• Thrips: (Scirtothrips aurantii) – suppression of adults and nymphs only.
Blueberries:
• Cotton aphid: (Aphis gossypii) – suppression of adults and nymphs only.
• Thrips: (Scirtothrips aurantii) – suppression of adults and nymphs only.
MODE OF ACTION
As a biological, contact insecticide, FLiPPER® requires direct contact with the target insects to be effective.
The effectiveness of FLiPPER®’s active ingredient, its carboxylic acids (C14 – C20), is achieved by the lipophilic carbon chains penetrating the external layers of the target pest and gaining access to the cell membrane. Once inside the cell, the unsaturated part of the carbon chains enables binding with a number of vital cell components, affecting membrane fluidity. This disrupts essential cellular functionality, interferes with feeding activity in phytophagous insects and results in rapid mortality.
APPLICATION
As FLiPPER® is a contact insecticide with no translaminar or systemic activity, good coverage of the crop and pest population is vital for a satisfactory efficacy.
MAXIMUM RESIDUE LEVEL (MRL)
The active ingredient of FLiPPER® is included in the European list of active substances of plant protection products for which MRL testing is NOT required. In order to ratify the exemption from MRL testing requirements, the full sourcing and production chain for the active ingredient of FLiPPER® has been formally evaluated by EU regulatory processes. The conclusion of this evaluation confirmed that the active ingredient of FLiPPER® is of Food Grade Material and that FLiPPER® is therefore exempt from EU MRL testing requirements.
PRODUCT COMPATIBILITY
FLiPPER® is physically compatible for use in a tank mixture with a wide range of approved insecticides and fungicides. However, caution on compatibility needs to be taken.
- Do not tank mix FLiPPER® with products containing fosetyl-aluminium (e.g. Aliette® WG), myclobutanil, cypermethrin, or metallic ions (Ca, Zn, Mg, Mn, Fe, etc.)
- FLiPPER® can be mixed with copper products (Copper Hydroxide, Copper Oxychloride)
- Do not mix with Bordeaux-type formulations Ensure correct mixing order based on formulation types If using a water softener, add it first Always add FLiPPER® last in tank mixes
- In case of tank mixes with other products, FLiPPER® must be added in the correct order taking into account the other products in the tank mix and their respective formulation type.
- When using a water softener, this product must be added first in order to condition the entire volume of water, before FLiPPER® or other products are added.
- When using FLiPPER® in a tank mix, select only products authorised for the considered crops. Always add FLiPPER® last to tank mixes with other products.
- Ensure that the tank mix pH does not drop below 6.
- Read the labels of all partner products carefully and follow the precautions of the individual products.
- In all cases, conduct preliminary tests on a small area to verify the physical compatibility of the mixture, its crop selectivity and whether expected efficacy performances are reduced.
Any tank mixes conducted are done so at grower’s risk.