Greensboro, North Carolina
January 14, 2009
Only an AVICTA brand seed
treatment nematicide offers convenient on-the-seed protection
against damaging corn nematodes
An AVICTA® brand seed treatment nematicide from
Syngenta Seed Care recently was approved by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use on corn. Syngenta
Seed Care will offer the new AVICTA brand seed treatment
nematicide in combination with an enhanced rate of Cruiser® seed
treatment insecticide and the most robust seed treatment
fungicide package available (Apron XL®, Maxim® XL and Dynasty®)
to provide corn growers with complete early-season protection
against nematodes, insects and diseases. AVICTA brand nematicide
will be widely demonstrated in cooperation with seed companies
in the form of large plot, on-farm plantings during the 2009
planting season, and will be launched commercially in 2010.
“The new AVICTA brand seed treatment is a breakthrough in
early-season pest protection and a leading advancement in the
development of seed treatment solutions for corn growers,” said
Mark Jirak, crop manager, Syngenta Seed Care. “The combination
of an AVICTA brand, Cruiser and the Syngenta Seed Care corn
fungicide package will be the only seed-delivered technology
that offers growers triple protection against nematodes, insects
and diseases.”
Corn nematode populations have escalated in recent years due to
changes in production practices. In the past, nematode damage
was suppressed by the widespread use of in-furrow
organophosphate and carbamate insecticides. Now, with the switch
to pyrethroid insecticides and transgenic rootworm-resistant
corn, nematode pressure may become more evident as these
products lack the ability to suppress nematode populations. The
increased trend in no-till farming may have helped provide an
environment for nematodes to thrive because these pests are
sensitive to soil disturbance. Also, corn-on-corn cropping,
which has become more prevalent in the last few years, can also
cause corn-damaging nematode numbers to build.
Many different species of nematodes live in U.S. corn fields. In
fact, the majority of corn nematode species are native to the
United States and were present before corn was even cultivated
domestically. In 2007, Syngenta Seed Care initiated a survey of
corn nematode populations throughout the Midwest. Surveyors took
three random soil/root samples in each county of the Midwestern
Corn Belt with at least 25,000 acres of corn. Five university
labs and one private lab processed the samples and determined
that corn-damaging nematodes were found in every county sampled.
Southern growers have an advantage over the rest of the country
because of their long history with battling nematodes in cotton.
They already know nematodes exist and have experienced
first-hand the destruction that can lead to yield loss and a
decline in profit. Most of the nematodes present in cotton
fields, including two of the most damaging nematodes in cotton
production, the root-knot nematode and lance nematode, also are
threats to corn acreage.
An AVICTA brand seed treatment nematicide provides immediate
protection against all major early-season nematode species,
including root-knot, stubby-root, sting, dagger, ring, stunt,
spiral, needle, lesion and lance nematodes. Providing effective
nematode protection from the time the seed is planted promotes
stronger stands and emergence, and builds the foundation for
better yield and return on investment potential.
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to
sustainable agriculture through innovative research and
technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and
ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in
2007 were approximately $9.2 billion. Syngenta employs over
21,000 people in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on
the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). Further
information is available at www.syngenta.com.
Always read and follow label instructions before buying or using
these products.
AVICTA® 500 FS is a Restricted Use Pesticide. For use by
certified applicators only. Growers planting AVICTA 500 FS
treated seed are not required to be certified applicators.
AVICTA® technology is protected by U.S. Patent No. 6875727, and
other patents and pending patent applications in the U.S. and
other countries.
Apron XL® , AVICTA®, Cruiser®, Dynasty®, Maxim®, Syngenta Seed
Care™ and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group
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