Greensboro, North Carolina
June 24, 2009
Syngenta Seed Care™ is promoting
education about corn nematodes by hitting the roadways with a
70-foot “Traveling Nematode” that will be prominently positioned
atop a trailer and will journey throughout the Midwestern United
States to bring attention to a growing concern for corn growers
in the Midwest.
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“In recent years, there has been
an increase in corn-on-corn and no-till or reduced tillage, as
well as the removal of in-furrow organophosphate and carbamate
insecticides from corn production. These changing production
practices are contributing to an environment in which corn
nematodes can become yield-limiting pests,” explained Mark
Jirak, Syngenta Seed Care crop manager. “It is important for
Midwestern corn growers to understand that nematode populations
may be more prevalent than they realize, and nematode damage can
dramatically affect profitability.”
Because nematodes are a relatively new concern, Syngenta Seed
Care recognizes the need for corn nematode education. The
trailer will feature taglines including: “Your corn nematode
problem is bigger than you think” and “CAUTION: Nematodes stop
at all cornfields.” Throughout its travels, the “Traveling
Nematode” will be part of the effort to help teach the industry
about corn nematodes.
The trailer will visit industry events, tradeshows, plot tours
and many other venues. In addition to spreading the word about
corn nematodes, the “Traveling Nematode” will showcase the
latest product combination from Syngenta Seed Care--Avicta®
Complete Corn.
New for the 2010 season, Avicta Complete Corn is a seed
treatment combination that teams Avicta seed treatment
nematicide with Cruiser® seed treatment insecticide and Apron
XL®, Maxim® XL and Dynasty® seed treatment fungicides to offer
corn growers the only triple protection against nematodes,
early-season insects and diseases.
For more information about Avicta Complete Corn, contact your
local Syngenta Crop Protection or Seed Care representative.
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than
24,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose:
Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science,
global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase
crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health
and quality of life. For more information about us please go to
www.syngenta.com.
Important: Always read and follow label instructions before
buying or using Syngenta products.
Avicta® Duo Corn is a Restricted Use Pesticide. For use by
certified applicators only. Growers planting Avicta Duo Corn
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.
Avicta Complete Corn is a promotional combination of separately
registered products containing Avicta Duo Corn
nematicide/insecticide and one or more of the following: Cruiser
insecticide, Apron XL, Maxim XL and/or Dynasty fungicide(s).
Apron XL®, Avicta®, Cruiser®, Dynasty®, Maxim®, Syngenta Seed
Care™ and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group
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