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Science for a better life

Bayer puts everything behind the research they are conducting to improve the lives of crop farmers. Bayer products - insecticides, fungicides and herbicides have solved many challenges faced by farmers and result in peace of mind. This world-renowned company continuously develops new innovative products that are target pest specific, less harmful to beneficial pests, the environment and users.

Fall army worm control on maize.

The s t al war t s avai l abl e t o be pi c k e d o ut o f Bay e r ’ s c o mpl e t e s o l ut i o ns c at al o gue ar e:

Belt • A foliar insecticide with a new mode of action. • It controls caterpillars in a wide range of crops such as vegetables, potatoes, tomatoes, maize and tobacco. • Belt is especially very effective on Tuta absoluta and fall army worm and it has a favourable environmental ecotoxicological profile.

Bulldock • An insecticide which is very easy to use and has a long residual action. • It is an emulsifiable concentrate contact that works in the stomach of the insect to control cutworm, stalkborer, Chilo and American bollworm. • The active ingredient is Beta-cyfl uthrin (pyrethroid): 50 g/ℓ, and it is registered on numerous crops. • It is very cost effective due to the low dosage rates and long protection period. (up to 58 days).

Velum Prime • Environmentally friendly and gives excellent protection against a wide spectrum of nematodes on tobacco and potatoes. • It has a novel mode of action that re-

sults in rapid and long lasting nematode control at low application rates. • Velum has a favourable eco-toxicological profile. • Low dosage makes it convenient to transport, store and apply. • Velum results in improved root health and consequently better nutrient uptake • Velum results in improved yield and quality giving excellent returns on investment.

Auxo • Post-emergent maize herbicide for control of both grasses and broadleaf weeds. • Flexible application window. • Ideal in crop rotation/multi-cropping systems (no waiting periods) • Rainfast and no additional adjuvants required

Nativo • Broad spectrum fungicide registered on cereals, maize, potatoes and vegetables. • Systemic and contact modes of action. • Unique mesostemic action with favourable environmental profile.

Confidor • A systemic water dispersible insecticide for the control of termites in maize, aphids, red scale, thrips, leaf miner and psylla on citrus trees, aphids on cotton, potatoes, cucur

Cabbage Looper control. Spodoptera eridania control in tomatoes.

bits, tobacco, cruciferae, roses, woolly aphid on apples, tobacco slug on tobacco, whitefly on tomatoes and mealybug on grapes. • Has a unique benefit of added crop shield due to the unique structure of its active ingredient.

Gaucho • A systemic insecticidal seed-dressing product for the control of various pests in maize, sorghum, sunflower and wheat. • Effective in controlling the maize streak virus vector. • Has a stress-shield effect.

Aviator Xpro • A fungicide for cereals specifically designed for an efficient anti-resistance strategy. • Excellent control of key cereal diseases boosting yield through high disease control and positive impact on plant physiology.

Prosaro • A cereal fungicide offering an economic and effective solution for the control of wheat and barley diseases. • Systemic action offering protective and curative control.

Decis Forte • Insecticide for effective control of cutworms in all crops and caterpillars in various crops. • Low dosage rates. • Fast and effective action with reduced risk to user and environment • Low pre-harvest intervals.

Thunder • Unique dual mode of action, both contact and systematic action. • Quick knock down effect. • Residual long lasting control. • O-TEQ formulation for enhanced plant protection.

Contact Bayer Zambia at +260- 964-177-069 or send an e-mail to geoffrey.matutu@bayer.com. You are also invited to visit them at Plot No 10103, Mumbwa Road or their website at www.bayer.com for more information.