Our R&D activities are driven by real-world agricultural challenges. When Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) emerged as a serious threat to crops, Polychemex actively engaged in research and field trials to evaluate effective approaches for its management.

Through practical trials, observations, and performance evaluations, our team worked collaboratively with reputed global agrochemical manufacturers, local government research institutes, and relevant regulatory authorities to identify and evaluate suitable solutions under Sri Lankan conditions. Field teams monitored affected maize plants at different growth stages, documenting larval feeding patterns on leaves, whorls, and cobs to build a clear understanding of the pest’s behavior under local conditions.

Through this initiative, several suitable insecticide solutions have been identified and are now at the final stages of the registration process in Sri Lanka. Working closely with our international manufacturing partners, local research institutions, and regulatory authorities, Polychemex is committed to bringing these solutions to the local market in the near future, providing farmers with effective and responsible options for Fall Armyworm management.