New formulation better controls crop pests

Bayer CropScience, Research Triangle Park, N.C., announces a new formulation in BAYTHROID XL Insecticide, which delivers the pyrethroid control growers have come to expect with strong residual based on multiple trials. BAYTHROID XL is now registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for immediate sale and use within the United States.

A few of the newly labeled crops include wheat, peanuts and a multitude of new vegetable, orchard and vine crop groups.

The optimized active ingredient beta-cyfluthrin contains high-performance isomers. The product also features improved end-user flexibility, including a "Warning" signal word, a reduced potential of skin irritation and the most flexible reentry and pre-harvest interval available for most crops.

For all labeled crops, apply BAYTHROID XL when target pests and insect populations reach the low end of insect thresholds. It is important to take into account the stage of pest development and infestation level of each field before an application is made. Lower rates are generally adequate for low to moderate insect pressure, but those threshold levels require careful scouting and may require more frequent applications. Use higher insecticide rates for moderate and heavy insect pressure.

BAYTHROID XL is an Emulsifiable Concentrate formulation and controls piercing and sucking pests through contact action and ingestion. Good spray coverage of the crop is needed for the highest level of control.

Avoid making applications when thorough coverage of the plant is not possible. Less than thorough coverage may result in slower activity or lower overall control from a single application than an application made with higher gallonages.

For more information, circle X on the Reader Reply Coupon, call 1-866-99-BAYER or visit www.cottonexperts.com.

Date: 2/21/06