Not All Early Season Insecticides Equal

Each spring, cotton growers face a barrage of early season insect and nematode pests.

The 2007 crop season was no exception. In fact, increased wheat, corn and soybean acres spiked levels of spider mites, thrips, plant bugs and other early season pests to unprecedented levels in many areas.

Growers with heavy populations of these pests once again saw superior control - and therefore superior return on investment - from using Temik insecticide/nematicide.

Chris Kleyla, Temik product manager, said plans to track the results and incremental value of Temik during 2008 are already underway. Providing up-to-date information about products remains a top priority for Bayer CropScience, he said.

"Some growers might be surprised that we continue to extensively test a product that is so well established, but we are committed to providing growers with current, relevant data that helps them with purchase decisions," Kleyla said.

Temik is a key component of the Bayer Season, a program designed to maximize cotton's profit potential through day 40 and beyond. For more information, contact your local Bayer CropScience sales representative or visit www.CottonExperts.com.