NEWS RELEASE

ARYSTA LIFESCIENCE RECEIVES APPROVAL OF NEW FUNGICIDE
 
CARY, N.C. (Aug. 11, 2009) – Arysta LifeScience today announced EPA approval of their newest fungicide and the addition of another superior product to the DISARM line.

DISARM M is a uniquely advanced premix formulation of fluoxastrobin and myclobutanil that optimizes both ingredient rates to maximize efficient spray application, turfgrass plant coverage and disease control efficacy. With two modes of systemic, preventive activity, DISARM M protects turf in both the root and leaf.

“Our goal is to provide a line of fungicide products that offer a high-performance, yet affordable system for total disease control and we’re well on our way to doing just that with DISARM,” says Doug Houseworth, technical service manager at Arysta LifeScience. “We’re anxious to get this in the hands of superintendents so they can see the results for themselves.”

DISARM M provides early and later cool-season turf disease control of anthracnose, dollar spot, brown patch and summer patch on Kentucky bluegrass on fairways and greens. It is also approved for use in overseeding warm-season golf turfgrass with ryegrass.
   
DISARM M received EPA approval in June.

About Arysta LifeScience Corporation

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Arysta LifeScience is the world’s largest privately held crop protection and life science company with 2008 revenues of JPY134 billion (US$1.3 billion). An entrepreneurial provider of crop protection and life science products in more than 125 countries worldwide, Arysta LifeScience specializes in marketing and distribution of respected crop protection brands and life science products in harmony with the needs of global partners. More information on the company is available at: www.arystalifescience.com.
 
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Tara Hart
816-255-1960
thart@woodruffsweitzer.com

Linda Frerichs
919-678-4948
linda.frerichs@arystalifescience.com