Insecticide controls more than 50 types of structural pests.

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Using lambda-cyhalothrin as active ingredient, Prescription Treatment® CyhaloCap CS(TM) kills broad spectrum of pests including ants, cockroaches, centipedes, flies, and spiders. Product is supplied as dilutable spray containing SmartCap microencapsulation technology, which optimizes residual life of active ingredient. CyhaloCap CS can be used in and around variety of locations, including homes, hotels, commercial food handling areas, and supermarkets.



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BASF Pest Control Solutions Introduces New Prescription Treatment® Brand CyhaloCap CS(TM)



ST. LOUIS, MO, September 8, 2009 - Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) can now gain extended, broad spectrum control of structural pests with new Prescription Treatment® brand CyhaloCap CS(TM) from BASF Pest Control Solutions.

"Many PMPs prefer using the active ingredient in CyhaloCap CS, lambda-cyhalothrin, because of its effective control and quick activity on structural pests," said Nick Tresslar, GIC Marketing Manager for BASF. "CyhaloCap CS is an easy-to-use, dilutable spray containing BASF's proprietary SmartCap microencapsulation technology, which enhances the residual life of the active ingredient."

CyhaloCap CS effectively controls more than 50 pests and can be used in and around a variety of locations including homes, hotels, commercial food handling areas and supermarkets. The SmartCap microencapsulated technology used in CyhaloCap CS has proven performance on tough surfaces such as concrete, mulch and high-organic matter areas.

CyhaloCap CS kills a broad spectrum of pests including ants, cockroaches, centipedes, flies and spiders. It is ideal for PMPs who desire a broad-label residual spray and seek the support and training of BASF.

For additional information about BASF Pest Control Solutions and CyhaloCap CS, please contact your BASF sales representative or visit pestcontrol.basf.us.

For more information contact:

Trish Grove

BASF Corporation

Tel: (636) 861-4247

E-mail: trish.grove@basf.com

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 www.agro.basf.com.

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Prescription Treatment is a registered trademark of BASF. CyhaloCap CS and SmartCap are trademarks of BASF.

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