2013 BAYER CROPSCIENCE SEEDGROWTH™ PRODUCTS FOR CORN

Product Active Ingredient(s) Rate Efficacy and Comments

Poncho®/ VOTiVO®

seed-applied insecticide & nematode protectant

Clothianidin plus Bacillus firmus1-1582

0.50mg/seed Clothianidin

• Prevents pest damage during early plant development

• The only combination insecticide and nematode protectant with living bacteria that protects the whole root system

• Improved early-season seed and seedling protection against wireworm, black cutworm, seedcorn maggot and other early-season pests vs. Poncho 250

• Promotes healthier plant establishment, leading to higher yields and profits

Poncho® 1250*+ VOTiVO® seed-applied insecticide & nematode protectant

Clothianidin plus Bacillus firmus1-1582

1.25mg/seed Clothianidin

• Poncho 1250 provides a higher level of control overall against secondary corn pests such as black cutworm, wireworm and white grubs

• Poncho 1250 protects corn from light to moderate corn rootworm pressure and is effective on southern corn billbugs

• Systemic mode of action protects the entire plant, supporting healthier plant establishment, stronger roots, uniform stands and improved vigor, which can contribute to end-of-year yield benefits

• Biological agent in Poncho 1250 plus VOTiVO colonizes and grows around the root to create a living barrier of protection, preventing damage from a wide range of nematode species

Poncho® 600seed-applied insecticide

Clothianidin 0.25mg to 1.25mg/seed

• Delivers early-season protection against black cutworm, wireworm, white grubs, seedcorn maggots, grape colaspis, flea beetles and chinch bugs

• Applied by seed company, delivered to farm, on the seed, in the bag

• Contact and systemic activity

• Non-restricted use

Trilex® FSflowable fungicide

Trifloxystrobin0.32 oz. to 0.64 oz.

per cwt. of seed

• Manages seed decay, damping off and seedling blights caused by many seedborne and soilborne organisms; excellent Pythium activity when used with Allegiance® seed-applied fungicide

• Creates a zone of comprehensive protection around the seed

• Enhances performance of seed-applied insecticides because of plants’ improved uptake

• Commercial treatment benefits of Trilex:

• Increased stands, better uniformity

• Improved vigor

• Excellent add-on program to existing seed treatment program

PeridiamPrecise Seed Finisher™ 1006 and PeridiamPrecise Seed Finisher™ 1007

2 fl. oz. per cwt. for Poncho 250;4 oz. per cwt. for Poncho 500

• Next-generation coating product designed to enhance the application of Poncho on seed corn. Benefits include:

• Improved seed flow characteristics

• Enhanced cosmetic attributes

• Better plantability, especially in vacuum planters

• Excellent chemical retention

• With its improvement, the use of talc in the application process may not be necessary

For Poncho 1250, apply 0.6 fl. oz. of PSF 1007 per cwt.

and 5 oz. of PSF 1006 – refer to Application Guide

for more details

• An additional coating, Peridiam Precise Seed Finisher 1007 is used in conjunction with Precise Seed Finisher 1006 for Poncho 1250 applications; PSF 1007 is a stabilized polymer designed for chemical retention

Raxil® 2.6F Tebuconazole 0.37–0.74 fl. oz./cwt.

• Aids in control of soilborne and seedborne head smut

• Commercial treatment add-on

• Protection against seedborne and soilborne fungi that cause seed decay and seedling diseases

*Poncho 1250 is the 1.25mg AI/kernel application rate of Poncho 600. Poncho 1250 + VOTiVO is a blend of Poncho/VOTiVO and Poncho 600.

Important phone numbers: Bayer CropScience Seed Treatments (BCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-527-4781 BCS/Gustafson Seed Treatment Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-634-6738 for parts or treaters

www.BayerCropScience.us

Bayer CropScience LP, 2 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Always read and follow label instructions. Bayer,® the Bayer Cross,® SeedGrowth,™ Poncho,® VOTiVO,® Trilex,® Peridiam Precise Seed Finisher,™ Allegiance,® and Raxil® are trademarks of Bayer. All products are not registered for use in all states. For additional product information, call toll-free 1-866-99-BAYER (1-866-992-2937) or visit our website at www.BayerCropScience.us. CR0613MULTI1A589V00R0

ATTENTION: This information is provided for general information only. Please refer to the specific product label for detailed instructions for handling and application.It is the responsibility of persons intending to use a pesticide to read and follow the label that has been approved for the particular state or locality in which the pesticide is to be used and to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to the use of pesticides. Before using any pesticide, be sure it is registered for use in your state or locality.