The makers of Temik® insecticide/nematicide — the longtime standard for cotton in-furrow insect and nematode control — are giving cotton producers another tool designed for today’s cotton crop production needs.

With twin goals of convenience and performance in mind, Bayer CropScience developed the AERIS™ Seed-Applied System. The system offers broad-spectrum protection from all major early season insects and nematodes.

Depending on local conditions, AERIS provides up to 28 days of thrips protection; up to 42 days of aphid protection; suppression of early season fleahoppers and plant bugs; and up to 28 days of nematode protection for farms with low to moderate populations.

University research data from 2005-06 indicate that AERIS can play a role in improving plant health and protecting cotton yields.

“With AERIS, we’ve seen enhanced root mass, root depth and leaf area,” said Chris Kleyla, product manager AERIS and Temik, Bayer CropScience. “These factors all correlate to potential yield increases.”

Kleyla added that AERIS and Temik give growers a complete set of tools for early season insect and nematode protection, regardless of their on-farm soil and environmental conditions. Working with their farm consultants and their local Bayer CropScience sales representatives, growers can determine which product is best-suited for their production practices.

“With Bayer CropScience products, cotton growers have options across a wide range of soil types and environmental conditions to meet individual production needs,” he said.

For the 2007 season, growers can request AERIS through the major cottonseed companies or by contacting their local Bayer CropScience field representative.

Additional pest control, plant response and yield data will be presented at the upcoming 2007 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Jan. 9-12 in New Orleans.

Bayer CropScience LP is the U.S. business of Bayer CropScience, which has its global headquarters in Monheim, Germany. Bayer CropScience, a subsidiary of Bayer AG with annual sales of about EUR 6 billion, is one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and plant biotechnology. The company offers an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture and for non-agricultural applications. Bayer CropScience has a global workforce of about 19,000 and is represented in more than 120 countries, ensuring proximity to dealers and consumers.

For additional product information call toll-free 1-866-99-BAYER (1-866-992-2937) or visit our Web site at www.cottonexperts.com.