Insect Slip-n-Slide

I came across an article today that discusses a new method to protect crops from insect attacks and thought it was pretty nifty. Essentially, scientists from Cambridge University have developed an insect repellent that, when applied, makes insects slip. The researchers feel that this product would be a help to farmers in keeping insects off of their crops. I am still a proponent of IPM, but this is a pretty interesting concept. I do have a few concerns: How environmentally damaging is this repellent? And what about beneficial insects-- such as pollinators-- will this effect them and their pollination? Let's hope they continue to work on and research this product so that these questions can be answered.

http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/200910/s2714842.htm