--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20251017-fmc-introduces-pheromone-based-crop-protection-in-cote-divoire/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # FMC introduces pheromone-based crop protection in Côte d’Ivoire Publication Date: 2025-10-17T18:00:37-04:00 Last Updated: 2025-10-17T06:17:59-04:00 Author: Kim Clarksen (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/kimclarksen/) Categories: [Markets](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/), [Corporate](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/corporate/) ![FMC introduces pheromone-based crop protection in Côte d’Ivoire](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ivory-coast-corn.png) Sofero Frugi registration marks company’s first pheromone launch in EMEA region. FMC Corporation has obtained regulatory approval for its Sofero Frugi pheromone in Côte d’Ivoire, marking the first entry of the company’s sprayable pheromone technology into the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. The product is designed to help farmers control fall armyworm (*Spodoptera frugiperda*) infestations in corn, a pest that continues to threaten food security and yields across West Africa. The technology uses pheromone signaling to disrupt the pest’s mating cycle, reducing populations without relying solely on conventional insecticides. According to FMC, Sofero Frugi releases a controlled plume of “false” signals that prevent males from locating females, offering a sustainable, prevention-oriented approach to pest management. “The registration of Sofero Frugi in Côte d’Ivoire marks a significant milestone in FMC’s mission to deliver innovative and sustainable crop protection solutions to African agriculture,” said Sebastià Pons, vice president and president of FMC EMEA. He added that the pheromone technology extends mating disruption—traditionally used in high-value fruit and vegetable crops—to large-scale row crops such as corn. FMC said Sofero Frugi complements its Coragen insect control product and Arc farm intelligence platform as part of an integrated pest management strategy. The pheromone is part of FMC’s broader Sofero portfolio, which includes solutions aimed at supporting long-term crop health and productivity through biological and low-impact technologies. Tags: [Africa](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/africa/), [crop protection](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/crop-protection/), [FMC](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/fmc/), [Ivory Coast](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/ivory-coast/), [pesticide](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/pesticide/), [pheromone](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/pheromone/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.