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U.S. cotton growers stick with insect control standard despite seed treatment options - At-plant insecticides provide better control of many early season pests

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Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
July 10, 2007

With several new seed treatments on the market, cotton growers have more options than ever for controlling early season insects and nematodes. However, cotton growers still turn to Temik® insecticide/nematicide for superior control of nematodes, thrips, early season plant bugs and mites - especially with high populations that can do the most seedling damage.

Growers say using Temik gives them dependable control that leads to improved plant health and higher yields.

“We have seen yield increases of 250 lbs or greater by using 5 lbs of Temik at planting and 5 lbs at first squaring,” said Darrell Williams, who farms near Childersburg, Ala. He added that he has used Temik for 24 crop seasons.

Georgia grower T. Brim also saw larger yields from using Temik. “There is no doubt that the top yields have Temik under them,” he said. “Temik seems to stimulate the plant and does a great job with nematodes.”

Chris Kleyla, Temik product manager, Bayer CropScience, said these shared experiences are good reminders that Temik remains the most effective solution for controlling early season insects and nematodes.

“We are pleased to see growers understand that Temik performs consistently on high populations, multiple pests and variable environmental conditions,” he said. “This length of control during the most critical time for susceptible seedlings aligns with best management practices outlined by the First Forty Days™ workshops.”

Kleyla continued by saying that Temik is one of the few products where the difference between treated and untreated acres can be seen in the field. “With Temik, growers get stronger, healthier plants and less damage from insects and nematodes,” he said. “More importantly, they get larger yields at harvest.”

Temik is also effective at controlling aphids and spider mites. A 2004-05 Independent Crop Consultants survey revealed that consultants who predominately used insecticide seed treatments instead of an at-plant Temik application sprayed twice as many acres for aphids. The same survey noted a ninefold increase in spider mite sprays where at-plant Temik applications were not made.

For more information on Temik and access to the First Forty Days White Paper Reports, visit www.CottonExperts.com.

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 5.7 billion (2006), is one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection; non-agricultural pest control, including consumer lawn and garden; 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 17,900 and is represented in more than 120 countries, ensuring proximity to dealers and consumers.

 

 

 

 

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