News section
home news forum careers events suppliers solutions markets resources directories advertise contacts search site plan
 
.
Trimax Pro insecticide now registered for use in California cotton fields - Growers have a new option for control of aphids and lygus

.

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
March 22, 2007

California cotton growers can now use Trimax® Pro insecticide from Bayer CropScience to control a broad spectrum of piercing and sucking insects. The product recently received approval from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR).

Cotton producers have used Trimax Pro elsewhere in the Cotton Belt in 2006 for control of plant bugs, aphids, fleahoppers, whiteflies and other piercing/sucking insects while keeping beneficial insects in the field. Jon Mixson, Bayer CropScience product manager, said Trimax Pro is a good option for cotton growers faced with these insect pests.

“Trimax Pro not only has a broad spectrum of control, but it is also formulated in a way that maximizes that control,” Mixson said.

Bayer personnel in California have achieved best results by applying Trimax Pro at square initiation with a second application 10 to 20 days later. Timing the applications this way has led to an average yield response of 100 pounds per acre from Kern County to the northern end of the San Joaquin Valley, Mixson said.

“With this timing, Trimax Pro can go out with the layby miticide on either the first or the second application,” he added.

The product penetrates easily into plant tissues, which can result in higher efficacy depending on target pests and leaf-surface condition. It also features a suspension concentrate formulation, meaning Trimax Pro remains in suspension longer, which results in less tank settling.

“There’s a lot of interesting science behind Trimax Pro, but growers really just need to know that they can depend on it for consistent performance and control of key piercing and sucking insects, including lygus and aphids,” Mixson said.

For 2007, Bayer CropScience plans to conduct additional trials in California that explore whether using Trimax Pro reduces plant stress. Growers interested in learning more should contact their local retailer or Bayer CropScience sales representative, or visit www.BayerCropWest.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 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.

 

 

 

 

The news item on this page is copyright by the organization where it originated - Fair use notice

Other news from this source


Copyright © SeedQuest - All rights reserved