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Seed Treatment Tables
Table 6. Seed Treatment Products for Cereal Crops:
CROPS DISEASES INSECTS
Pythium Seed Rot and Damping off
Common root rot / Crown Rot **
Seed and Seedling Rots / Blights
Loose smut (wheat, barley, oat)
Covered smut (barley, oat)
False Loose smut (barley)
Early season leaf diseases
Common bunt (wheat)
Seed-borne Septoria
Seed Corn Maggot
Wireworms
Triticale
Wheat
Barley
Corn
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Rye
Oat
PRODUCTS
Agrox B-2/Agrox CD 321 X • •
Agrox FL 322 X •
Apron FL/Allegiance FL 323 X* X* X* X* X* •
Armour 359 X X X ➀ • • • • •
Charter RTU / Charter 359 X X X ➀ • • • • •
Cruiser 5FS/Cruiser 350FS† 329 X X X X X •*** •
Cruiser Maxx Cereals 333 X X ➀ • • • • • • •**
DB-Red L 335 X X X X ➀ • ➃ • •
Dividend XL RTA 337 X X X X X X ➀ • • ➄ ➃ • • •
Gemini 341 X X X ➀ ➁ ➁ • • • •
Maxim products 346 X X X X X X ➀
Poncho 600/600FS† 349 X ➅ ➅
Rancona Apex 351 X X X X X ➀ • • • • •
Raxil MD 352 X X X ➀ • • • • • •
Raxil T 354 X X X ➀ • • • • • • ➇
Thiram 75WP 356 X ➀ •
Vitaflo 280 361 X X X X X X ➀ • • • • • • ➇ ➆
➈
* For export markets only. ➂ Includes powdery mildew, leaf stripe, net blotch and scald.
** Suppression only. ➃ Includes rye.
*** Rye and triticale only have registration for use of Cruiser 350FS for ➄ Except barley.
control of wireworms.
† Available to commercial seed treaters only.
➅ Includes black cutworms, corn flea beetle, and white grubs.
➆ Barley leaf stripe only.
➀ Includes seed rots and blights caused by Fusarium species. ➇ Wheat only
➁ Except oats. ➈ Barley net blotch only.
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Table 7. Seed Treatment Products for Oilseed Crops:
CROPS DISEASES INSECTS
Pythium Seed Rot and
Seed-borne Alternaria
Seed-borne Blackleg
Seed and Seedling
Rots / Blights
Damping Off
Flea Beetles
Sunflower
Safflower
Mustard
(canola)
Canola
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Flax
PRODUCTS
Apron FL/Allegiance FL 323 X X ➀
Gaucho CS FL† 339 X X • • • • •
Gaucho 480 FL† 339 X X •
Helix XTra† 343 X X • • • • •
Maxim Liquid PSP/Maxim PSP/
346 X X X X X •
Maxim MZPSP
3
Prosper FL/FX † 349 X • • • • •
†
Poncho 600 FS/Poncho 600† 349 X • Available to commercial
seed treaters only.
Thiram 75WP 356 X X • •
➀ Includes seed rots and
Vitaflo 280 361 X • blights caused by Fusarium
species.
Table 8. Seed Treatment Products for Pulse Crops:
CROPS DISEASES INSECTS
Pea Leaf Weevil(Pea only)
Seed and Seedling Rots /
Seed-borne anthracnose
Seed-borne Phomopsis
Pythium Seed Rot and
Potato leafhopper(dry
Seed-borne ascochyta
(chickpea, lentil, pea)
Seed corn maggot
Soybean aphid
Root maggots
Damping Off
Wireworms
beans only)
(soybean)
Chickpea
Soybean
(beans)
Blights
Beans
Lentil
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Pea
PRODUCTS
Seed Treatments
Agrox B-2 / Agrox CD 321 X X X • • •
Agrox FL 322 X X X •
Apron FL / Allegiance FL 323 X X X1 X X ➂
Apron Maxx RTA 325 X X X X X ➁ • • • ➂
Crown 328 X X ➁ ➃
†
Cruiser 5FS / Cruiser 350FS 329 X X X •* • • • •
Cruiser Maxx Beans 331 X X • • • ➂ • • • •
DCT 336 X • • •
Maxim Liquid PSP/
346 X X X X X ➁ •
Maxim PSP/Maxim MZPSP
Thiram 75WP 356 X X X ➁ •
➁
Trilex AL 358 X X X X X • •
➁
Vitaflo 280 361 X X X X • ➄ • •
† Available to commercial seed treaters only.
* Registered for Cruiser 5FS Only.
➀ Only for low-tannin lentils. ➄ Except chickpeas and lentils.
➁ May include seed rots and blights caused by Rhizoctonia, Fusarium
and/or Botrytis species.
➂ Includes early season Phytophthora root rot
➃ Except peas.
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Table 9. Seed Treatment Products for Forages (Grasses and Legumes) and Special Crops:
CROPS DISEASES
Pythium Seed Rot and Damping Off
Legumes (alfalfa, bird’s-foot trefoil,
Seed and Seedling Rots / Blights
clover, vetch, and sainfoin)
Herbs and Spices
Grasses
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PRODUCTS
Apron FL / Allegiance FL 323 X X •
Maxim Liquid PSP/Maxim PSP/ † Available to commercial seed treaters only
346 X X X** •
Maxim MZPSP * For alfalfa only
** Includes anise, borage, caraway, coriander, dill and others.
Thiram 75WP 356 X* X • •
➀ Includes early season Phytophthora root rot.
Table 10. Seed Treatments for Potatoes (includes post-harvest storage products and disinfectants):
DISEASES INSECTS POST-HARVEST
Common Scab (seed-borne)
Fusarium Seed Piece Decay
Late Blight And Pink Rot
Colorado Potato Beetle
Potato Leafhopper
Fusarium Dry Rot
Bacterial Ring Rot
Potato Flea Beetle
Bacterial Soft Rot
Verticillium Wilt
Wireworms
Silver Scurf
Silver Scurf
Black Scurf
Blackleg
Aphids
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PRODUCTS
Actara 408 • • •
BioSafe StorOx 326 • • •
Confine 327 •
General Storage Disinfectant 342 ➀
Imidacloprid Products
344 • • • •
(Admire SPT, Alias 240 SC)
Mancozeb Products (Potato ST 16,
345 •
Tuberseal)
Maxim Liquid PSP
346 • • •
Maxim PSP/Maxim MZ PSP
Mertect SC 347 • •
Polyram 16D 348 • •
Senator PSPT 355 • • • •
Titan ST 357 •
* Before using any pesticide on potatoes, consult the list of Agricultural Pesticides Approved for Use from Simplot Canada
and McCain Foods (Canada).
➀ Not for use on potatoes. Use for disinfecting potato storages and equipment.
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Seed Treatment Product Pages
Agrox B-2/Agrox CD Fungicide Group – M
(Refer to page 273)
Company: How it Works:
Norac Concepts Inc. The active ingredient captan is a phthalimide fungicide
(Agrox B-2 – PCP# 26956; Agrox CD – PCP# 26957) with multi-site contact activity. The diazinon component is
an organophosphate insecticide with contact and stomach
activity.
Formulation:
Agrox B-2: 33.5% captan, 11% diazinon.
Agrox CD: 15% captan, 15% diazinon.
Registered Mixes:
Use Agrox CD only on seed previously treated with captan
Products formulated as wettable powders. or thiram products; do not use on seed already treated with
Container sizes: Agrox B-2 - 2.0 kg; Agrox CD – 0.2, 0.6, 1 kg an insecticide (other than methoxychlor or malathion). Do
not use Agrox B-2 on seed already treated with an insecti-
cide.
Crops:
Corn, bean, soybean, pea
Restrictions:
Resistance management: Refer to page 272.
Diseases Controlled:
Agrox B-2: Seedling blight and seed rot. Labelling: Treated seed must be labelled as follows: “This
Agrox CD: To supplement previous fungicide treatment for seed has been treated with diazinon and captan. Poisonous
seedling blight and seed rot. to humans and animals. Do not use for food or feed pur-
poses. Do not sell to oil mills.”
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Use seed within one
Insects Controlled: month of treatment.
Seed Treatments
Agrox B-2: Seed and root maggots. Environment: Do not contaminate food, feed, or any body
Agrox CD: Seed corn maggots. of water.
Rate and Application Information: Hazard Rating:
Agrox B-2:
Danger – Poison
Dry application: 320 g (340 g for corn) per 100 kg of seed.
Slurry machines: adjust to apply 1240 mL (1260 mL for Warning – contains the allergen soy.
corn) of slurry per 100 kg of seed and use 250 g of seed Other precautions: Do not mix with unprotected hands;
treatment per L of water. use rubber gloves. Avoid spilling on skin or clothing. Do
Mixing in bucket (25 kg of seed): 84 g seed treatment per 500 not breathe spray mist of dust.
mL of water per 25 kg of seed.
For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
Agrox CD: 200 g per 100 kg of seed.
Cost (2009 suggested retail prices):
Agrox B-2: $16.90 per 100 kg of seed ($17.96 for corn)
Agrox CD: $13.71 per 100 kg of seed
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Agrox FL Fungicide Group – M
(Refer to page 273)
Company: Application Information:
Norac Concepts Inc. - PCP# 12028 For use prior to storage or as a seed treatment. Mix the
recommended amount of Agrox FL with the amount of
water required for the slurry treater equipment to be used.
Formulation: Seed treated by the slurry method should not be bagged or
30% captan formulated as a flowable seed treatment. stacked until it has dried. A colourant must be added to this
Container sizes: 20 L, 415 L, 1000 L returnable container. product to colour the treated seed.
Diseases Controlled: How it Works:
Storage rot, seed decay, root rot, damping off, seedling The active ingredient captan is a phthalimide fungicide
blights. with multi-site protective activity.
Crops and Rate: Restrictions:
Resistance management: Refer to page 272.
Crop: Agrox FL
(mL per 100 kg seed) Labelling: Treated seed must be labelled, “This seed has
been treated with Agrox FL. Poisonous to man and ani-
Bean 280 mals. Do not use for food or feed. Do not sell to oil mills.”
Chickpea 280 Storage: Do not freeze. Product must be stored at ambient
temperatures above 0°C and must not be stored with her-
Lentil 280 bicides, feed, food or fertilizer.
Pea 280 Environment: Do not contaminate food, feed, or any body
of water.
Soybean 280
Corn (field) 120* - 200
Hazard Rating:
* Product is to be applied at this rate only by a profes-
sional applicator using equipment which will assure
complete and uniform coverage. Caution – Poison
Other precautions: When treating, auguring or handling,
work in a well-ventilated area and wear a respirator,
Cost: goggles, rubber gloves and clothing that completely covers
arms and legs.
The manufacturer declined to provide a price for this
product. For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
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Apron FL / Allegiance FL Fungicide Group – 4
(Refer to page 273)
Company: Diseases Controlled:
Bayer CropScience Seed rots and seedling blights caused by Pythium spp.,
(Apron FL – PCP# 24262; Allegiance FL – PCP# 26674) early season Phytophthora of soybeans, and downy mildew
of sunflowers. Also (for export purposes only) downy mil-
dew of peas, corn, and sorghum.
Formulation:
317 g/L metalaxyl formulated as a liquid seed treatment. Cost (2009 suggested retail price):
Container size: 4 X 3.79 L.
Allegiance FL: $201.58 per L.
Apron FL: $195.88 per L.
Crops, Rates and Water Volumes:
Rates for crops processed in Canada:
Apron FL or
Allegiance FL* Water
(mL per 100 kg seed (mL required to make up Kg seed treated
Crop: treated): a total volume of 500 mL): per 3.79 L jug:
Chickpea, dry pea 16 - 110 484 - 390 23,625 - 3,436
Canola (rapeseed) 32 - 110 468 - 390 11,812 - 3,436
Alfalfa, bean, clover, corn,
sainfoin, vetch 46 - 110 454 - 390 8,217 - 3,436
Seed Treatments
Grasses (forage), soybean 46 - 93 454 - 407 8,217 - 4,064
Grasses (turf) 93 407 4,064
Sunflower 110 - 189** 390 - 311 3,436 - 2,000
Low tannin lentil 16 484 23,625
* Use the high rate if planting into cold, wet soils, if the seed is of poor quality, or if disease pressure is expected to be
high.
** High rate is for downy mildew control.
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Crops, Rates and Water Volumes:
Rates for crops processed in Canada:
Apron FL or Water
Allegiance FL (mL required to make up a
(mL per 100 kg seed treat- total volume of Kg seed treated
Crops and Diseases: ed): 500 - 620 mL): per 3.79 L jug:
Corn (downy mildew) 189 - 620 311 -0 2,000 -609
Pea (downy mildew) 146 354 2,589
Sunflower 620 0 609
(downy mildew)
Cereals (Pythium) † 46 -110 454 -390 8,217 -3,436
Sorghum (Pythium) † 93 -110 407 -390 4,064 -3,436
Sorghum (downy mildew) 189 311 2,000
Bird’s-foot trefoil (Pythium) † 46 -110 454 -390 8,217 -3,436
Low-tannin lentil (Pythium) † 16 484
† Crops for export only.
Application Information: Restrictions:
Mix with water to form a slurry seed treatment. Contains Resistance management: Refer to page 272.
no colourant; an appropriate colourant must be added to
slurry before treating seed. Maintain constant agitation Labelling: Treated seed must be labelled as follows; “This
of slurry. Allow seed to dry before bagging. Treatment of seed has been treated with Apron FL or Allegiance FL seed
highly mechanically damaged, poor quality or low vigour protectant which contains metalaxyl. Do not use for feed,
seed may result in reduced germination and/or reduced food or oil processing.” All bags containing seed for export
seed and seedling vigour. If seed lot quality is unknown must be labelled “FOR EXPORT ONLY.”
conduct a germination test prior to treating. Grazing: Do not graze or feed livestock on treated areas for
4 weeks after planting.
Storage: Do not store above 35°C or below 0°C. Store in
How it Works: original container, away from pesticides, food or feed.
The active ingredient metalaxyl is an acylalanine fungicide Environment: Treated seed may be toxic to birds and other
with systemic activity. wildlife. Clean up any spilled seeds and ensure seed is
properly incorporated at planting.
Tank Mixes:
None listed.
Hazard Rating:
Warning – Skin and eye irritant
For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
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Apron Maxx RTA Fungicide Group – 4, 12
(Refer to page 273)
Company: Formulation:
Syngenta – PCP# 27577 0.73% fludioxonil plus 1.10% metalaxyl-M formulated as a
liquid seed treatment. Container size: 2 x 10L pack to 115 L
Crops and Diseases: Rate:
Crop: Diseases controlled: 325 mL per 100 kg of seed
Chickpea Seedling blights (damping-off) and seed
rots caused by Pythium, Fusarium and Cost (2009 suggested retail price):
Rhizoctonia species. $15.63 to $15.90 per 100 kg of seed
Seed-borne ascochyta blight (Ascochyta rabiei)
Seed rot and seedling blight caused by
seed-borne Botrytis spp. Compatibility with Rhizobia-based
Lentil Seedling blights (damping-off) and seed
Inoculants:
rots caused by Pythium, Fusarium and Apron Maxx RTA is compatible with Rhizobia-based inocu-
Rhizoctonia species. lant. Check with inoculant manufacturer for details prior
Seed-borne ascochyta blight (Ascochyta lentis) to use. Mixing with inoculants may increase drying time
Seed rot and seedling blight caused while treating. Recalibrate the seed drill before planting
by seed-borne Botrytis spp. treated seed.
Dry bean Seedling blights (damping-off) and seed
rots caused by Pythium, Fusarium and Application Information:
Rhizoctonia species. Apron Maxx RTA is a ready-to-apply seed treatment formu-
Seed-borne anthracnose (Colletotrichum sp.) lation for use in commercial seed treatment plants and for
on-farm treatment using standard gravity flow or mist type
Dry pea Seedling blights (damping-off) and seed treatment equipment. Also used in treat-on-the-go air
seed rots caused by Pythium, Fusarium seeders. Ensure uniform coverage of the seed, as uneven
and Rhizoctonia species. seed coverage may not give the desired level of disease
Seed Treatments
Seed-borne ascochyta and foot rot control. Treatment of highly damaged seed or seed known
(Ascochyta pinodes) to be of low vigour and poor quality may result in reduced
germination and/or reduction of seed and seedling vigour.
Soybean Seedling blights (damping-off) and seed Allow the seed to dry before bagging, storing or seeding.
rots caused by Pythium, Fusarium and
Rhizoctonia species.
Seed rot and seedling blight caused by How it Works:
seed-borne Phomopsis spp. Early season
Fludioxonil is a phenylpyrrole fungicide with contact activ-
root rot caused by Phytophthora spp.
ity. Metalaxyl-M is an acylalanine fungicide with systemic
Lupin Seed rot/pre-emergence damping off; activity against diseases caused by the Oomycetes, includ-
post-emergence damping-off; and seedling ing Pythium damping-off.
blight caused by Fusarium, Pythium and
Rhizoctonia spp.
Restrictions:
Fababean Seed rot/pre-emergence damping off; Resistance management: Refer to page 272.
post-emergence damping-off; and seedling
blight caused by Fusarium, Pythium and Labelling: All treated seed must be labelled “This seed has
Rhizoctonia spp. been treated with fludioxonil and metalaxyl-M fungicides.
Do not use for food, feed or oil purposes”.
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Re-planting: Do not plant any crop other than soybean, dry Hazard Rating:
bean, chickpea, lentil or dry pea within 30 days to fields in
which treated seed was planted. None listed.
Storage: Store away from feeds and feedstuffs. Store Other precautions: Avoid contact with eyes or prolonged
between 0 and 30°C. contact with skin. Avoid inhalation of vapours or spray
mist. When handling product, contaminated equipment
Environment: This product is toxic to fish and other aquatic or treated seed, wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and
organisms. Do no apply directly to aquatic habitats; do not chemical resistant gloves. Wear a dust mask or respirator to
contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of minimize exposure to dust.
wastes. Any spilled or exposed seeds must be incorporated
into the soil or otherwise cleaned up.
BioSafe StorOx
Company: ing humidification. Should not be combined or mixed with
pesticides or fertilizer.
BioSafe Systems Inc. - PCP# 27432
Formulation: How it Works:
27% hydrogen peroxide. Container size – 10 - 220 L. Hydrogen peroxide is an inorganic compound with contact
activity.
Crops:
Potato
Restrictions:
Storage: Store in cool, well ventilated area away from direct
sunlight. Since StorOx is a strong oxidizing agent, contact
Diseases Controlled: with combustibles may cause fire.
Fusarium tuber rot, bacterial soft rot and silver scurf. Environmental: Do not discharge effluent containing
StorOx into lakes, streams, ponds or other bodies of water.
Do not permit this product to enter surface or ground
Rate and Application Information: water.
Prior to storage and in storage treatment for harvested
potato tubers.
Hazard Rating:
As a spray treatment for newly harvested potatoes before
storage: 100 mL of StorOx per 10 L water. Spray diluted Danger – Corrosive to eyes
solution on tuber to runoff to achieve full and even cover-
age. Use 4.15 to 8.3 L water per tonne of potatoes. Warning – Skin irritant
As application to potatoes in storage as a direct injection
into humidification water: 100 mL StorOx per 10 L water. Other Precautions: This product is very corrosive to eyes
Apply diluted product for at least 20 minutes per day, and skin. Do not breath vapour or concentrate. Wear
based on a humidification airflow rate of 0.6 cfm. goggles or face shield, coveralls over long-sleeved shirt
and long pants, boots and chemical resistant gloves while
transferring/handling product. This product is corrosive
Cost (2009 suggested retail price): to metal surfaces; rinse all application equipment thor-
The manufacturer declined to provide a price for this product. oughly with water after use. Do not enter treated storage
bins until the hydrogen peroxide air concentrations are
below exposure levels established by occupational health
and safety authorities.
Registered Mixes:
May be used in conjunction with a growth inhibitor dur- For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
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Charter RTU / Charter
See Triticonazole
Confine Fungicide Group – 33
(Refer to page 273)
(Potato storage treatment)
Company: Tank Mixes:
Winfield Solutions (PCP #29100) None Listed.
Canadian Agent: Univar Canada
Restrictions:
Formulation: Environment: Do not contaminate irrigation or drinking
45.8% mono and di-potassium salts of phosphorous acid water supplies or aquatic habitats by cleaning of equipment
or disposal of waste.
Crops and Diseases:
Post harvest treatment of russet-skinned potatoes and
Seed Treatments
potatoes intended for processing for the suppression of late
blight (Phytophthora infestans) and pink rot (Phytophthora Hazard Rating:
erythroseptica) storage infection.
None given.
Rate:
2 L diluted solution per 1000 kg of harvested potatoes Other Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid
inhalation of vapors and spray mist. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes, and clothing. Applicators and other handlers
Application Information: must wear protective eyewear, long pants and long-sleeved
Dilute Confine at a 1: 4.3 ratio with water (377 ml Confine shirt, waterproof gloves, shoes plus socks. Remove con-
+ 1623 ml water). Apply 2 L of solution as a spray to 1000 taminated clothing and wash clothing before reuse.
kg of potatoes prior to storage. Ensure complete and even
coverage.
Cost:
$19.95 per litre
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Crown Fungicide Group – 1, 7
(Refer to page 273)
Company: Formulation:
Manufactured by Chemtura Canada Co.-PCP# 23430 92 g/L carbathiin and 58 g/L thiabendazole, formulated as
a liquid seed treatment. Container size: 10 L, 200 L, 1000 L.
Crops, Diseases and Rates:
Crop: Diseases cControlled: Application rates (mL / 100 kg seed):
Lentil Seed-borne ascochyta caused by 300 – 600*
Ascochyta lentis; Seed rots and post-
emergence damping off caused by
Botrytis, Fusarium and Rhizoctonia.
Chickpea Seed-borne ascochyta caused by 300 – 600**
Ascochyta rabiei.
* Use the higher rate to control seed-borne ascochyta in lentil.
** The lower rate will provide sufficient control of ascochyta in chickpea in most cases. Use the higher rate for smaller seed
size varieties.
Cost (2009 suggested retail price): Applications to Seed in a Hopper Box or Seed Drill:
Partially fill the hopper box or seed drill with a pre-
$9.41 to $18.82 per 100 kg of seed measured amount of seed. Apply the proper amount of
Crown evenly over the seed surface. DO NOT pour in
one area. Mix with a paddle until all seed is of a uniform
Compatibility with Rhizobia-based red colour, indicating adequate coverage. DO NOT MIX
Inoculants: WITH HANDS. Repeat this procedure until the hopper
Crown is compatible with Rhizobia and performs as box or seed drill is filled. Seed can be planted immediately
a sticker for peat and granular inoculants. Crown and after treatment without drying. Stir Crown-treated seed
Rhizobia can be applied simultaneously to seed through rigorously if the seeding operation has been interrupted for
separate systems or applied sequentially. Read inoculant several hours or overnight.
label before use.
How it Works:
Application Information: The active ingredient carbathiin is a carboximide fungicide
Commercial Treaters and On-Farm Auger Treating: with systemic activity and the active ingredient thiaben-
Crown is a ready to use formulation designed for commer- dazole is a benzimidazole fungicide with both contact and
cial treaters and on-farm auger treating. Crown is added systemic activity.
directly to the seed as it enters a mixing chamber or auger.
It is important that the seed and chemical be mixed quickly
and uniformly. See instructions supplied with the appli- Registered Mixes:
cable treater system for information on proper application None listed.
techniques. When a grain auger is used for treating, run-
ning the auger less than full is the key to adequate mixing.
Augers used for handling treated seed should not be used
to move seed for food, feed or oil processing.
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Restrictions: Environment: Treated seed may be toxic to birds and other
wildlife. Clean up any spilled seed. Ensure treated seed is
Resistance management: Refer to page 272. properly incorporated at planting.
Labelling: Treated seed must be labelled “This seed has
been treated with Crown seed protectant, which contains Hazard Rating:
carbathiin and thiabendazole. Do not use for food, feed or
oil processing."
Caution – Eye Irritant
Grazing: Do not graze or feed livestock on treated areas for
4 weeks after planting.
Storage: Do not store product above 35°C or below 0°C or in Other precautions: When handling product or treated seed
direct sunlight. Store in original container only, away from work in a well-ventilated area and wear a long sleeved
other pesticides, fertilizers, food or feed. Mix product prior shirt, long pants, chemical resistant gloves and protective
to use by shaking the 10 L container. eyewear. Wash exposed skin after use.
For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
Cruiser 5FS/Cruiser 350FS
Contains insecticide only. Available to commercial seed treaters only.
Company: Formulation:
Syngenta (Cruiser 5FS - PCP# 27045; Cruiser 5FS: 47.6% thiamethoxam.
Cruiser 350FS - PCP# 27986) Cruiser 350FS: 29.9% thiamethoxam.
Container size: 20 L to Bulk
Seed Treatments
Crops, Insects Controlled and Rates:
Crops: Inescts Controlled: Rate per 100 Kg of seed1:
Cruiser 5FS Cruiser 350 FS
2
Wheat and Barley Wireworms (suppression) 17 mL 29 mL
2
Wireworms (control) 33 -50 mL 57-86 mL
Corn Seed corn maggot 83 - 166 mL 143 - 286 mL
Wireworms 83 mL 143 mL
Soybean Seed corn maggot 50 - 83 mL 86 - 143 mL
Wireworms, Soybean aphid 83 mL 143 mL
3
Dry bean Potato leafhopper ; Seed corn maggot 50 - 83 mL 86 - 143 mL
Wireworms 83 mL 143 mL
Pea Pea Leaf Weevil 50 -83 mL –
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Crops: Inescts Controlled: Rate per 100 Kg of seed1:
Cruiser 5FS Cruiser 350 FS
2
Rye, triticale, Wireworm (suppression) - 29 mL
buckwheat, millet
(pearl and proso),
and sorghum Wireworm (control)2 - 57-86 mL
Sugar beet Sugar beet root maggot and wireworms 50 to 100 mL per 100,000 -
seeds
1
Use the higher rate for fields that have a history of moderate to severe insect pressure.
2
Use lower rate for early season suppression of wireworms. However, if pressure is moderate to high or control is required, treat
crops at higher control rate per 100 kg of seed.
3
Use the higher rate to replace one application of a foliar insecticide spray.
Cost: Restrictions:
Not Available (price of treated seed is determined by com- Labelling: All seed must be labelled “Seed treated with
mercial seed treaters). thiamethoxam insecticide. Do not use for food, feed or oil
processing.”
Grazing: Do not graze or feed livestock on treated areas for
Application Information: 45 days after planting.
For use only in commercial seed treatment facilities with Storage: Store away from food and feed. Ideal storage
closed transfer systems that provide uniform seed coverage. temperature is above freezing and below 30°C. If product
Cruiser 5FS contains no colourant. A red colourant must be should freeze, bring to room temperature, then ensure the
added when Cruiser 5FS is applied to grain. Cruiser 350FS contents are mixed well prior to application.
contains a colourant. Treatment of highly mechanically
scarred or damaged seed or seed known to be of low vigour Environment: Products are toxic to fish and aquatic inver-
and poor quality may result in reduced germination and/or tebrates. Do no apply directly to water or to areas where
reduction of seed and seedling vigour. Allow the seed to dry surface water is present. Do not contaminate food, feed,
before bagging or storing in bulk containers. domestic or irrigation water supplies, lakes, streams and
ponds. If treated seed is spilled outdoors or accessible to
birds, promptly clean up or bury to prevent ingestion.
How it Works:
Thiamethoxam is a seed treatment insecticide in the neonic- Hazard Rating:
otinoid class of chemistry that controls listed chewing and
sucking insects through contact and systemic activity.
Caution – Poison
Caution – Skin Irritant (Cruiser 350FS only)
Tank Mixes: Other precautions: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or
For control of seed and soil-borne diseases, Cruiser 5FS can absorbed through skin. Do not get into eyes. Avoid pro-
be mixed with fungicide seed treatments in a closed trans- longed contact with skin. Avoid inhalation of vapours, spray
fer system. Refer to label for details. mist or treated seed dust. Treat seed in a well-ventilated
area. Workers involved in treating, cleanup or maintenance
of seed equipment must wear chemical-resistant coveralls
over long sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant
gloves, head gear and respiratory protection.
For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
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Cruiser Maxx Beans Insecticide Group – 4
Fungicide Group – 4, 12
Available to commercial seed treaters only. (Refer to page 273)
Company: Formulation:
Syngenta - PCP# 28821 22.6% thiamethoxam, 1.70% metalaxyl-M (R- and S-iso-
mers), 1.12% fludioxonil formulated as a liquid suspension
seed treatment.
Rate: Container size: 1 L to 450 L
195 mL per 100 kg of seed to the crops listed below
Crops, Insects and Diseases :
Crop: Diseases Controlled: Insects Controlled:
1
Soybean Seed rot/pre-emergence damping-off, and Wireworm
post-emergence damping-off caused by Seed Corn Maggot
Fusarium spp., Pythium spp. and Rhizoctonia
spp.; Seedling blight caused by Fusarium European Chafer
spp., and Pythium spp.; Seedling root rot Bean Leaf Beetle
caused by Fusarium spp.; Seed rot and seed- Soybean Aphid3
ling blight caused by seed-borne Phosmospsis
spp.; Early season root rot caused by
Phytophthora megasperma var. sojae2
Dry Bean Seed rot/pre-emergence damping-off, and Wireworm
post-emergence damping-off caused by Seed Corn Maggot
Fusarium spp., Pythium spp. and Rhizoctonia
spp.; Seedling blight caused by Pythium Potato Leafhopper4
spp.; Anthracnose caused by seed-borne
Colletotrichum spp.
Seed Treatments
Pea Certain seed- and soil-borne diseases (see Pea Leaf Weevil
label).
1
Based on 6,600 soybean seeds per kg, Cruiser Maxx Beans Seed Treatment delivers 85 μg of active ingredient (76 μg of thiameth-
oxam, 5.7 μg of metalaxyl-M and 3.8 μg of fludioxonil) per seed.
2
Cruiser Maxx Beans Seed Treatment provides early season protection against Phytophthora root rot for tolerant varieties of soy-
beans. If target fields have a history of high Phytophthora pressure, or susceptible varieties are to be treated, then tank-mix 195 mL of
Cruiser Maxx Beans Seed Treatment with 31 mL of Apron XL LS Fungicide per 100 kg of seed.
3
Early season protection
4
Replaces one (1) application of a foliar insecticide spray
Cost: Compatibility with Rhizobia-based
Not Available (price of treated seed is determined by com- Inoculants:
mercial seed treaters). Cruiser Maxx Beans Seed Treatment is compatible with
Rhizobium-based inoculants. Please check with inoculant
manufacturers for details prior to use. Mixing with inocu-
lants may increase drying time while treating extends the
processing time. Recalibrate equipment before planting
treated seed.
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Application Information: Storage: Store away from food and feed. Ideal storage
temperature is above freezing and below 30°C. Repeated
For use only in commercial seed treatment facilities with freeze-thawing of Cruiser Maxx Beans Commercial Seed
closed transfer including closed mixing, loading, calibrat- Treatment will not affect the physical integrity of the prod-
ing, and closed treatment equipment. No open transfer of uct. If product should freeze, bring to room temperature,
Cruiser Maxx Beans Commercial Seed Treatment. All seed then ensure the contents are mixed well prior to applica-
treated with this product must be conspicuously coloured tion.
at the time of treatment. Treatment of highly mechanically
Environment: This product is toxic to fish and other aquat-
scarred or damaged seed or seed known to be of low vigour
ic organisms. Do not apply this product directly to aquatic
and poor quality may result in reduced germination and/or
habitats, estuaries or marine habitats. Do not contaminate
reduction of seed and seedling vigour.
irrigation or drinking water supplies or aquatic habitats
by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes. Do not
contaminate food, feed, domestic or irrigation water sup-
How it Works: plies, lakes, streams and ponds. If treated seed is spilled
Thiamethoxam is a seed treatment insecticide in the neo- outdoors or in areas accessible to birds, promptly clean up
nicotinoid class of chemistry that controls listed chewing or bury to prevent ingestion.
and sucking insects through contact and systemic activity.
Metalaxyl-M is an acylalanine fungicide with systemic
activity against diseases caused by the Oomycetes, includ- Hazard Rating:
ing Pythium damping-off. The active ingredient fludioxonil
is a phenylpyrrole fungicide with contact activity. Caution – Poison
Caution – Skin Irritant
Tank Mixes: Other precautions: Keep out of reach of children. Harmful
Peas: When used at the low rate, Cruiser Maxx Beans may to humans and domestic animals. Harmful if swallowed,
be tank-mixed with Apron Maxx RTA. Follow respective inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Do not get into eyes.
labels for diseases controlled and other instructions before Avoid prolonged contact with skin. Avoid inhalation of
tank-mixing. vapours, spray mist or treated seed dust. Wash hands and
face after handling and before eating, using tobacco (includ-
ing smoking), applying cosmetics, or using the toilet. Wear
Restrictions: a dust mask when transferring seed to a storage bin. Treat
Labelling: All seed must be labelled “This seed has been seed in a well-ventilated area. All workers (treater, cleaner,
treated with the insecticide, thiamethoxam and metalaxyl repair, maintenance, bagger, sewer, stacker, forklift operator
M (including R- and S-isomer) and fludioxonil fungicides. and others) must wear coveralls over long sleeved shirt and
Do not use for food, feed or oil processing.” long pants and chemical-resistant gloves.
Grazing: Do not graze or feed livestock on treated areas for For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
45 days after planting.
Re-cropping: Do not plant any crop other than soybeans,
dry beans, chickpeas, lentils and dry peas (including field
peas) within 45 days in which treated seeds were planted.
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Cruiser Maxx Cereals Insecticide Group – 4
Fungicide Group – 3, 4
Available to commercial seed treaters only. (Refer to page 273)
Company: Rate:
Syngenta -PCP# 29127 325 mL per 100 kg of seed to the crops listed below.
Formulation: Cost:
2.80% thiamethoxam, 3.36% difenoconazole, 0.56% metal- Not Available (price of treated seed is determined by com-
axyl-M (and S-isomer) formulated as a liquid suspension mercial seed treaters).
seed treatment.
Container size: 20 L to 1050 L, Bulk
Crops, Insects and Diseases:
Crop: Insects: Diseases Controlled: Diseases Suppressed5
1 3
Barley Wireworms General Seed Rots Seedling Blight, Common Root Rot
2
European Chafer Root Rot, and Damping-Off caused (caused by Cochliobolus
by seed- and soil-borne Fusarium spp.); Fusarium Crown and
and soil-borne Pythium; Covered and Foot Rot; Take-All
False Loose Smut
Winter Wheat Wireworms1 General Seed Rots3; Seedling Blight, Common Root Rot
European Chafer2 Root Rot, and Damping-Off caused (caused by Cochliobolus
by seed- and soil-borne Fusarium spp.); Fusarium Crown and
and soil-borne Pythium; Common Foot Rot; Take-All
and Dwarf Bunt; Loose Smut
Spring Wheat Wireworms1 3
General Seed Rots ; Seedling Blight, Common Root Rot
Seed Treatments
European Chafer2 Root Rot, and Damping-Off caused (caused by Cochliobolus
by seed- and soil-borne Fusarium spp.); Fusarium Crown and
and soil-borne Pythium; Common Foot Rot; Take-All
Bunt4; Loose Smut
1
Cruiser Maxx Cereals Commercial Seed Treatment provides suppression of wireworm activity; however, if pressure is
moderate to high or control is required, then mix 325 mL of Cruiser Maxx Cereals Commercial Seed Treatment with
Cruiser 5FS/350FS Seed Treatment Insecticide to achieve a total use rate of 20-30 g of thiamethoxam per 100 kg seed.
2
For control of European chafer activity on wheat and barley, mix 325 mL of Cruiser Maxx Cereals Commercial Seed
Treatment with Cruiser 5FS/350FS Seed Treatment Insecticide to achieve a total use rate of 30 g of thiamethoxam per 100
kg seed.
3
General seed rots controlled include those caused by saprophytic organisms such as Fusarium, Pythium, Penicillium and
Aspergillus.
4
Controls both seed- and soil-borne bunts (common, dwarf).
5
Suppression means consistent control at level which is not optimal but is still of commercial benefit.
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Application Information: Grazing: Do not graze or feed livestock on treated areas for
45 days after planting.
For use only in commercial seed treatment facilities with
closed transfer including closed mixing, loading, calibrat- Storage: Store away from food and feed. Ideal storage
ing, and closed treatment equipment. No open transfer of temperature is above freezing and below 30°C. Repeated
Cruiser Maxx Cereals Commercial Seed Treatment. All seed freeze-thawing of Cruiser Maxx Cereals Commercial Seed
treated with this product must be conspicuously coloured Treatment will not affect the physical integrity of the product.
at the time of treatment. Treatment of highly mechanically If product should freeze, bring to room temperature, then
scarred or damaged seed or seed known to be of low vigour ensure the contents are mixed well prior to application.
and poor quality may result in reduced germination and/or Environment: Toxic to aquatic organisms. Do not con-
reduction of seed and seedling vigour. taminate irrigation or drinking water supplies or aquatic
habitats by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.
Do not contaminate food, feed, domestic or irrigation water
How it Works: supplies, lakes, streams and ponds. Any spilled or exposed
Thiamethoxam is a seed treatment insecticide in the neonic- seeds must be incorporated into the soil or otherwise
otinoid class of chemistry that controls listed chewing and cleaned-up from the soil surface.
sucking insects through contact and systemic activity. The
active ingredient difenoconazole is a triazole fungicide with
broad-spectrum, systemic activity. Metalaxyl-M is an acyl- Hazard Rating:
alanine fungicide with systemic activity against diseases
caused by the Oomycetes, including Pythium damping-off. Caution – Poison
Warning – contains the allergen sulfites.
Registered Mixes:
Cruiser Maxx Cereals Commercial Seed Treatment may Other precautions: Keep out of reach of children and
be mixed with 325 mL of Dividend XL RTA if a) there is a prevent access by unauthorized personnel and domes-
history of high disease pressures in the field, b) where field tic animals. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed
conditions favour seed-borne and soil-borne pathogens, through skin. Do not get into eyes. Avoid prolonged con-
or c) when controlling seed-borne Septoria. Consult each tact with skin. Avoid inhalation of vapours, spray mist or
product and follow the most restrictive label precautions treated seed dust. Wash hands and face after handling and
and limitations. before eating, using tobacco (including smoking), applying
cosmetics, or using the toilet. Wear a dust mask when trans-
ferring seed to a storage bin. Treat seed in a well-ventilated
Restrictions: area. Workers involved in treating, cleanup or maintenance
of seed equipment must wear coveralls over long sleeved
Labelling: All seed must be labelled “This seed has been shirt and long pants and chemical-resistant gloves.
treated with the insecticide, thiamethoxam and difenocon-
azole and metalaxyl M (and S-isomer) fungicides. Do not For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
use for food, feed or oil processing.”
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DB-Red L Fungicide Group – M
(Refer to page 273)
Company: How it Works:
Loveland Products Inc., distributed by United Agri The ingredient maneb is a dithiocarbamate fungicide with
Products – PCP# 27144 multi-site contact activity.
Formulation: Restrictions:
323 g/L maneb formulated as a liquid. Container size: 9 L Labelling: If treated seed is stored, label container “This
to 57 L seed has been treated with DB-Red L seed treatment. Do
not use for food, feed or processing.”
Use: Use only recommended rates; lower amounts may
Crops, Diseases and Rates: not give the desired control and higher amounts may cause
Rate per seed injury. Uneven treating of seed may cause over-treat-
Crop: Diseases Controlled: 100 Kg seed: ment of some seed and under-treatment on other seed. Seed
should be well-cured, dry and cleaned before treatment.
Wheat Common bunt 312 mL
Root rot Grazing: Do not graze or feed livestock on treated areas.
Seedling blight Storage: Store away from heat source and in a cool,
(including Fusarium) dry area. If product becomes frozen, thaw and shake or
agitate. Excess treated seed should not be stored past
Barley Covered smut 396 mL planting time. Do not contaminate feed or food stuffs.
False loose smut
Root rot Environment: This product is toxic to fish, birds and other
Seedling blight wildlife. Do not contaminate ponds, lakes or streams.
Oat Covered smut 552 mL
Root rot Hazard Rating:
Seedling blight
Rye Common bunt 260 mL Danger – Poison
Root rot Other precautions: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or
Seedling blight absorbed through skin. Avoid breathing dust when handling
Seed Treatments
treated seed. Some people are skin-sensitive to maneb.
Cost (2009 suggested retail prices):
Wheat: $6.48 per 100 kg seed
Barley: $8.22 per 100 kg seed
Oat: $11.47 per 100 kg seed
Rye: $5.40 per 100 kg seed
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DCT Fungicide Group – 1, M
(Refer to page 273)
Company: How it Works:
Norac Concepts Inc. – PCP# 14986 The active ingredient captan is a phthalimide fungicide
with multi-site protective activity. The active ingredient
thiophanate-methyl is a methyl-benzimidazole carbamate
Formulation: fungicide with systemic activity. The diazinon component
6% diazinon, 18% captan, and 14% thiophanate-methyl is an organophosphate insecticide with contact and stom-
formulated as a water soluble powder. ach activity.
Container size: 0.4 kg, 10 kg
Restrictions:
Crops: Resistance management: Refer to page 272.
Field bean Labelling: Treated seed should be coloured and labelled
“Poisonous to man and animals. Seed treated with diazi-
non, captan and thiophanate-methyl for control of insects
Diseases Controlled: and seed-borne diseases. Do not use for food or feed pur-
Seedling blight, root rot, seed-borne anthracnose. poses.”
This product will not control anthracnose if seed is severely
Storage: Do not store treated seed for more than one month
infected.
before planting.
Environment: Do not contaminate any body of water.
Insects Controlled:
Root maggots
Hazard Rating:
Rates: Danger – Poison
For slurry machines: 520 g per 1 L water. Use 1 L of slurry
per 100 kg of seed. Warning – contains the allergen soy.
For mixing in bucket: 130 g per 0.35 L water. Use 0.35 L of
slurry per 25 kg of seed. Mix well to keep powder suspend- Other precautions: May be fatal if swallowed. Never han-
ed in water. Dry the seed before seeding or bagging. dle material with bare hands. Do not breathe dust. When
treating, auguring, or handling, work in a well-ventilated
area and wear a respirator, goggles, rubber gloves and
Cost (2009 suggested retail price): clothing that completely covers arms and legs.
$24.99 per 100 kg of seed For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
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Dividend XL RTA Fungicide Group – 3, 4
(Refer to page 273)
Company: Formulation:
Syngenta – PCP# 25777 3.37% difenoconazole, 0.27% metalaxyl-M formulated as a
flowable seed treatment.
Container size: 10 L to 1000 L.
Crops, Diseases, and Rates:
Crop: Rate per 100 Diseases Controlled: Diseases Suppressed4:
Kg seed:1
Barley 325-650 mL General seed rots2; Seedling blight and Common root rot (Cochliobolus spp.);
seedling root rot caused by seed-and soil- Fusarium crown and foot rot; Take-all
borne Fusarium and soil-borne Pythium;
Pythium and Fusarium Damping-off;
Seed-borne Septoria3; False Loose Smut;
Covered Smut
Corn 325-650 mL General seed rots2; Seedling blight and
seedling root rot caused by seed-and soil-
borne Fusarium and soil-borne Pythium;
Pythium and Fusarium Damping-off
Corn 325 mL Penicillium three leaf dieback
Oat 325-650 mL General seed rots2; Seedling blight and Common root rot (Cochliobolus spp.)
seedling root rot caused by seed-and soil-
borne Fusarium and soil-borne Pythium;
Pythium and Fusarium Damping-off;
Seed Treatments
Covered Smut; Loose Smut
Rye 325-650 mL General seed rots2; Seedling blight and Common root rot (Cochliobolus spp.);
seedling root rot caused by seed-and soil- Fusarium crown and foot rot; Take-all
borne Fusarium and soil-borne Pythium;
Pythium and Fusarium Damping-off; Seed-
borne Septoria3; Common Bunt6, Dwarf
Bunt6
2
Triticale 325-650 mL General seed rots ; Seedling blight and Common root rot (Cochliobolus spp.);
seedling root rot caused by seed- and soil- Fusarium crown and foot rot; Take-all
borne Fusarium and soil-borne Pythium;
Pythium and Fusarium Damping-off;
Loose Smut
See footnotes on following page.
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Crop: Rate per 100 Diseases Controlled: Diseases Suppressed4:
Kg seed:1
Spring Wheat 325-650 mL General seed rots2; Seedling blight and root Common root rot (Cochliobolus spp.);
rot caused by seed- and soil-borne Fusarium Fusarium crown and foot rot; Take-all
and soil-borne Pythium; Pythium and
Fusarium Damping-off; Seed-borne Septoria3;
Common Bunt6, Loose Smut
2
Winter 325-650 mL General seed rots ; Seedling blight and seed- Common root rot (Cochliobolus spp.);
Wheat ling root rot caused by seed-and soil-borne Fusarium crown and foot rot; Take-all
Fusarium and soil-borne Pythium; Pythium
and Fusarium Damping-off; Seed-borne
Septoria3; Septoria Leaf Blotch3,5; Common
Bunt6; Dwarf Bunt6; Loose Smut
Buckwheat, 325-650 mL General seed rots2; Seedling blight and seed-
millet, ling root rot caused by seed-and soil-borne
sorghum Fusarium and soil-borne Pythium; Pythium
and Fusarium Damping-off
1
Use the higher rate where conditions favour seed-or soil-borne pathogens or if field has history of high disease pressure.
2
General seed rots controlled include those caused by saprophytic organisms such as Penicillium, Aspergillus, Fusarium,
and Pythium. Use the 325 mL rate for control of these diseases.
3
Use the 650 mL rate for control of these diseases.
4
Suppression means consistent control at a level which is not optimal but is still of commercial benefit.
5
Early season foliar disease control for first 4 weeks after planting. For full season control apply a foliar fungicide accord-
ing to label directions.
6
Controls both seed- and soil-borne bunts (common, dwarf).
Cost (2009 suggested retail price): How it Works:
$30.37 per L; $9.87 to $19.74 per 100 kg of seed. The active ingredient difenoconazole is a triazole fungi-
cide with broad-spectrum, systemic activity. Metalaxyl-M
is an acylalanine fungicide with systemic activity against
Application Information: diseases caused by the Oomycetes class, including Pythium
Dividend XL RTA is a ready-to-apply formulation for use damping-off.
in commercial seed treatment plants, and for on-farm
treatment using standard gravity flow or mist-type seed
treatment equipment which accurately meters and mixes Registered Mixes:
a flowable seed treatment. Dividend XL RTA may also be For the control of true loose smut (Ustilago nuda) in barley,
used in a treat-on-the-go air seeder. The equipment must tank mix Dividend XL RTA with Charter, Raxil 250FL or
provide uniform coverage of product on the seed. Consult Baytan 30. Read the label directions for each product and
the manufacturer of the application equipment for suitabi- follow the more restrictive label precautions and limita-
lity for this application and for instructions on operation tions.
and calibration of the equipment.
Uneven seed coverage may not give the desired level of
disease control. Do not carry-over treated seed. Restrictions:
Water Volume: Dividend XL RTA does not require addi- Resistance management: Refer to page 272.
tion of water for application. However, when using the
Flexi-Coil Seed Treatment Unit, Dividend XL RTA must Labelling: Treated seed should be labelled “This seed has
be diluted with water to reach 99 mL/10 kg of seed. The been treated with Dividend XL RTA; do NOT use for food,
recommended dilution rate is 1 part Dividend XL RTA to 2 feed, or oil purposes.”
parts water. This is equal to 33 ml of Dividend plus 66 ml Grazing: Do not graze, feed green forage or cut for hay
of water in order to achieve the total liquid volume require- within 35 days of planting treated cereal grain seeds.
ment of 99 ml/10 kg seed. Re-cropping: Do not plant any crop other than cereal
grains listed on this label within 30 days to fields in which
treated seeds were planted.
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Storage: Keep in heated storage. Product will freeze at – 18°C. Hazard Rating:
Store away from feeds and food stuffs. None listed.
Environment: This product is toxic to fish and other aquat- Other precautions: Avoid contact with eyes or prolonged
ic invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water or to areas contact with skin; avoid inhalation of vapours or spray
where surface water is present. Do not contaminate food, mist. When handling product, contaminated equipment
feed, domestic or irrigation water supplies, lakes, streams or treated seed, wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and
and ponds. If treated seed is spilled outdoors or in areas chemical resistant gloves. Wear a suitable dust mask when
accessible to birds, promptly clean up or bury to prevent bagging or sewing bags of treated seed or when transfer-
ingestion. ring seed to a storage bin.
Gaucho CS FL/ Fungicide Group – 7, M
(Refer to page 273)
Gaucho 480 FL
Gaucho CS FL and Gaucho 480 FL are available to commercial seed treaters only.
Company: Crops:
Bayer CropScience (Gaucho CS FL – PCP# 27174; Canola, rapeseed and mustard. Gaucho CS FL includes
Gaucho 480 FL – PCP# 26124) oilseed mustard.
Formulation: Cost:
Gaucho CS FL: 285.7 g/L imidacloprid; 47.6 g/L carbathi- Not available (price of treated seed is determined by com-
in; 95.3 g/L thiram. mercial seed treaters)
Gaucho 480 FL: 480 g/L imidacloprid.
Container sizes: 10, 100, 1000 L.
Rates, Insects and Diseases:
Seed Treatments
Rate (ml)
per 100 Kg
Product: seed2 Insects Controlled3: Diseases Controlled:
1
Gaucho CS FL : 1400 -2100 Early season control of flea beetles. Seed rot, damping off, seedling blight
and early season root rot caused by
Rhizoctonia, Pythium and Alternaria spp.;
Seed-borne blackleg
(Leptosphaeria maculans)4
Gaucho 480 FL: 833 -1667 Early season control of flea beetles. —
1
For areas where flea beetle populations are often high, tank mix Gaucho CS FL with Gaucho 480 FL according to label
directions.
2
In areas where flea beetle populations are often high, use the higher rates.
3
Under high insect pressure, a foliar insecticide may also be required. Monitor crop regularly for insect infestation levels.
4
In canola and rapeseed only.
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Application Information: planting. Do not store treated seed above 25°C or in direct
sunlight.
For use in commercial seed treaters only. Seed treatment
must be thoroughly agitated to ensure uniform mixing Environment: These products are highly toxic to birds and
of product prior to and during application. Do not apply aquatic invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water or to
direct heat to container. These products do not contain areas where surface water is present. Do not contaminate
colourant. A blue colourant must be added when products water when disposing of equipment wash water. Cover
are applied to oilseeds. Treatment of highly mechanically or incorporate spilled treated seeds. Leftover treated seed
scarred or damaged seed or seed known to be of low vigour should be double sown around the headlands, or buried
and poor quality may result in reduced germination and/ away from water sources.
or reduction of seed and seedling vigour.
Hazard Rating:
How it Works:
Imidacloprid is a chloronicotinyl insecticide with systemic Caution – Poison
activity. Carbathiin is a carboximide fungicide with sys- Other precautions: Harmful if swallowed, absorbed
temic activity and thiram is a dithiocarbamate fungicide through skin or inhaled. When handling Gaucho products
with contact activity. or treated seed, work in a well-ventilated area and wear
chemical resistant gloves, protective eyewear and a suit-
Restrictions: able mask.
Labelling: Treated seed must be labelled as follows: “This For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
seed has been treated with imidacloprid or imidacloprid,
carbathiin and thiram. Do not use for food, feed or oil pro-
cessing. Store away from feeds and other foodstuffs.”
Grazing: Do not graze or feed livestock on treated areas for
4 weeks after planting.
Storage: Protect products from freezing. Keep above 10°C
prior to and during application. Do not store in direct
sunlight or above 35°C. Treated seed stored for periods in
excess of 9 months should be tested for germination before
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Gemini Fungicide Group – 3, M
(Refer to page 273)
Company: Formulation:
BASF Canada – PCP# 27826 1.25% triticonazole and 12.5% thiram formulated as a liquid
flowable seed treatment. Container size: 2 x 6 L; 200 L.
Crops, Rates and Diseases:
Rate (ml) per
Crop: 100 Kg seed Diseases Controlled: Diseases Suppressed*:
Wheat 360 mL Seed rot caused by Fusarium spp.; Seedling Fusarium crown and root rot;
blights caused by seed and soil-borne Fusarium Seedling blight and Common root
spp.; Loose smut; Common Bunt; Pythium rot caused by Cochliobolus sp.
Damping off
Barley 360 mL Seed rot caused by Fusarium spp.; Seedling Fusarium crown and root rot;
blights caused by seed and soil-borne Fusarium Seedling blight and Common root
spp.; True loose smut; Covered smut; False loose rot caused by Cochliobolus sp.
smut; Pythium damping off
Oats 360 mL Loose smut, Covered smut
* Suppression means consistent control at a level which is not optimal but is still of commercial benefit.
Cost (2009 suggested retail price): and thiram. Do not use for food, feed or oil processing”.
$9.00 per 100 kg of seed Storage: Store in original container with lid tightly closed.
Store away from children, animals, food, feed stuffs,
fertilizers and seed. Protect from frost and freezing. Do not
Application Information: store treated seed for more than 18 months. Store treated
seed in cool, dry conditions.
Gemini is a ready-to-use seed treatment for use in commer-
cial seed treatment plants and for use in on-farm standard Environment: Do not feed treated seed to, or otherwise
Seed Treatments
gravity flow or mist type treatment machines. Gemini can expose, wildlife or domestic birds. Do not contaminate
also be used in on-the-go air seeder treatment systems. domestic or irrigation water supplies, lakes, streams, ponds
Agitate or shake well prior to usage. or any body of water with the chemical, used containers,
treated seed or bags. Do not contaminate water by cleaning
Water volume: Gemini does not require the addition of of equipment or disposal of wastes.
water for application. When using the Flexi-Coil “on-the-
go” seed treatment unit, please contact BASF AgSolutions
at 1-877-371-2273 for details on product rates. Hazard Rating:
How it Works: Caution – Poison
The active ingredient triticonazole is a triazole fungicide Caution – Eye irritant and potential skin sensitizer
that provides systemic broad spectrum protection against
seed- and soil-borne diseases. Thiram is a dithiocarbamate
fungicide with contact activity. Other precautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing; avoid inhaling or breathing dust. Wear chemical
resistant gloves, chemical resistant coveralls and a NIOSH
Restrictions: approved dust filtering respirator when handling the
prouct or treated seed. Work in a well-ventilated area.
Resistance Management: Refer to page 272.
Labelling: Treated seed must be labelled “This seed is For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
treated with Gemini seed treatment containing triticonazole
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General Storage Disinfectant
Company: (60 mL disinfectant in 10 L of water). Allow treated surfaces
to remain wet for at least 20 minutes. The same strength
Ag-Services Inc (Distributed by United Agri Products) - solution can be used to disinfect used bags, potato planters
PCP# 14957 and other machinery after all dirt has been removed. Soak
bags for at least 1 hour.
Formulation: Equipment: All handling and planting equipment should
be cleaned and treated on a regular basis (daily when
10% dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, formulated as a preparing seed and seed pieces). Dirt should be removed
liquid. Container size: 20 L. through washing with detergent prior to disinfection. Treat
equipment by mopping and brushing methods.
Crops: Storage walls and ceilings: Use 600 mL of disinfectant in
100 L of water. Wash areas with detergent prior to disinfec-
Not for direct use on potatoes. Use for disinfecting storage
ting. Spray areas using a high pressure jet (up to 4250 kPa
areas and equipment.
pressure) to penetrate cracks, etc. in floors. Spray storage
air ducts with a solution of 1.2 L of disinfectant in 100 L of
water. Sub-surface air ducts, flumes and plenums should
Diseases Controlled: be thoroughly cleaned prior to disinfection.
Bacterial ring rot and other decay organisms in potato
storage.
Registered Mixes:
Do not mix with soaps, detergents, foaming agents or surf-
Rate: actants.
60 mL per 10 L water.
Hazard Rating:
Cost (2009 suggested retail price):
$104.25 per 20 L Caution – Corrosive
Other precaution: Corrosive, causes severe eye and skin
Application Information: damage. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Avoid
Apply only when storage areas are empty. To disinfect contamination of food. Do not breathe mist of diluted
walls and floors of potato storages, clean surfaces tho- chemical created from pressure washer applications. Wear
roughly with a broom or vacuum to remove all dirt and gloves, goggles, rubber boots, wet suit, and mist respirator
debris. Wash with detergent prior to disinfecting. Then, when using pressure washer system.
wash, mop or spray thoroughly with disinfectant solution
For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
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Helix XTra Fungicide Group – 3, 4, 12
(Refer to page 273)
Helix XTra is available to commercial seed treaters only.
Company: seed treatment process. Allow the seed to dry before bag-
ging.
Syngenta (Helix XTra – PCP# 26638)
Formulation: How it Works:
The active ingredient thiamethoxam is a systemic insec-
Helix XTra: 20.7% thiamethoxam, 1.25% difenoconazole, ticide from the neonicotinoid chemical class. The active
0.39% metalaxyl-M, 0.13% fludioxonil formulated as a liq- ingredient difenoconazole is a triazole fungicide that
uid seed treatment. provides broad-spectrum systemic activity. The active
Container size: 105 L to Bulk ingredient metalaxyl-M is an acylalanine fungicide with
systemic activity against diseases caused by the Oomycetes
class, including Pythium damping off. The active ingredient
Crops: fludioxonil is a phenylpyrrole chemistry and has contact
Canola, Oriental mustard (both oilseed and condiment and local penetrant properties.
types).
Restrictions:
Diseases Controlled: Labelling: Treated seed must be labelled “This seed has
Seed-borne blackleg (Leptosphaeria maculans), seed-borne been treated with Helix XTra which contains insecticide
Alternaria, and the seedling disease complex (damping (thiamethoxam) and fungicides (difenoconazole, metalax-
off, seedling blight, seed rot, root rot) caused by Pythium, yl-M and fludioxonil). Wear long-sleeve shirt, long pants,
Fusarium and Rhizoctonia spp. and chemical resistant-gloves when handling treated seed.
Do not use for food, feed or oil processing.”
Storage: Store in a well-ventilated, secure area. Store away
Insects Controlled: from food and feed.
Early season control of flea beetles (28 to 35 days)
Environment: Do not apply directly to water, or to areas
where surface water is present. In cleaning of equipment
or disposing of wastes, do not contaminate water used for
Cost:
Seed Treatments
human or animal consumption or by wildlife and aquatic
Not Available (price of treated seed is determined by com- life or for irrigation purposes. If treated seed is spilled out-
mercial seed treaters). doors, promptly clean up.
Rate: Hazard Rating:
1.5 L per 100 kg seed.
Caution – Poison
Application Information: Other precautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and
For use only in commercial seed treatment facilities with clothing; avoid inhalation of vapours or treated seed dust.
closed transfer systems. Helix XTra is a ready to use liquid Treat seed in a well-ventilated area. All seed treaters and
products and contain an appropriate colourant. Apply handlers must wear chemical-resistant coveralls over long
using standard commercial seed treatment equipment that sleeve shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, head
provides uniform seed coverage. Uneven or incomplete gear, and respiratory protection.
seed coverage may not give the desired level of insect or
disease control. Consult the manufacturer of the seed treat- For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
ing equipment for advice on the operation and calibration
of the equipment. Maintain constant agitation during the
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Imidacloprid Insecticide Group – 4A
(Refer to page 273)
Includes Admire SPT and Alias 240 SC
Company: How it Works:
Bayer CropScience (Admire SPT – PCP# 27702) Imidacloprid is a chloronicotinyl insecticide with systemic
Makhteshim Agan of North America Inc. distributed by activity.
United Agri Products (Alias 240 - PCP# 28475)
Restrictions:
Formulation: Use: Do not apply more than 0.47 L per acre per year. Plant
240 g/L imidacloprid. Container size: 1 L, 3.78 L. Contains seed pieces as soon as possible after cutting and treating.
Insecticide only. Avoid prolonged exposure of treated seed to sunlight. Do
not use treated seed pieces for food, feed or fodder.
Re-planting: Use a minimum plant-back interval of 30
Crops: days for cereals, 9 months for peas and beans, and 12
Potato months for all other food and feed crops. Green manure
and other cover crops not intended for human or animal
consumption do not require a plant-back interval follow-
Insects Controlled: ing treatment. Do not graze or harvest cover crops for food
Colorado potato beetle, potato flea beetle, potato leaf- or feed. It is not recommended that this product be used
hopper and aphids (including green peach, buckthorn, in fields treated with imidacloprid during the previous
foxglove and potato aphid). season. Do not apply any subsequent application of imido-
cloprid in furrow or foliar application, or any other Group 4
insecticide following Admire SPT/ Alias 240 SC treatment.
Rate: Storage: Store product in cool, dry place and in such a
26 to 39 ml per 100 kg of potato seed tubers. The higher manner as to prevent cross contamination with other pesti-
rate is recommended when extended length of control is cides, fertilizers, food and feed. Store in original container
needed. and out of reach of children.
Environment: Do not plant treated seed pieces when rain-
Cost (2009 suggested retail price): fall is forecast for the next 48 hours. Do not plant treated
seed pieces within 15 metres of well-head or aquatic sys-
Admire: $3.30 to $4.95 per 100 kg of seed tems, including marshes, ponds, ditches, streams, lakes, etc.
Alias: $3.61 to $5.41 per 100 kg seed This product is toxic to wildlife. Keep out of lakes, streams,
ponds, or other aquatic systems. Do not contaminate
water when disposing of equipment wash waters. Leftover
Application Information: treated seed should be double sown around the headland,
May be applied when potato pieces are being cut. Apply or buried away from water sources such as lakes, streams,
specified dosage as a diluted spray onto seed-pieces using ponds or other aquatic systems.
a shielded spray system that is well contained and will
prevent the loss of any liquid. Do not dilute with any
more than 3 parts water to 1 part Admire SPT/ Alias 240 Hazard Rating:
SC Insecticide. Agitate or stir spray solution as needed.
Complete coverage of the seed piece is required for opti- Caution – Poison
mal insect control. As part of the seed cutting and treating
Other precautions: Harmful if swallowed or absorbed
process, application of a fungicide registered for potato
seed treatment or an inert absorbent ingredient is recom- through skin. Applicators and other handlers must wear
mended. long-sleeved shirt and long pants, water-proof gloves and
shoes plus socks. Apply only in areas with adequate venti-
lation or in areas that are equipped to remove spray mist.
For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
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Mancozeb Fungicide Group – M
(Refer to page 273)
Includes Potato ST 16 and Tuberseal
Company: How it Works:
Norac Concepts Inc. (Tuberseal – PCP# 17042) The active ingredient mancozeb is a dithiocarbamate fungi-
Wilbur-Ellis Co., distributed by United Agri Products cide with contact activity.
(Potato ST 16 – PCP# 24734)
Restrictions:
Formulations: Resistance management: Refer to page 272.
16% mancozeb formulated as a dust. Container size: 10 kg
(Tuberseal); 20 kg (Potato ST 16). Labelling: Treated seed pieces should be labelled
“Poisonous to man and animals. This seed has been treated
with mancozeb for control of Fusarium decay. Do not use
Crops: for food or feed.”
Potato Storage: Store product in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.
Keep away from fire and sparks.
Environment: Do not contaminate feed or food. Do not
Diseases Controlled: contaminate any body of water.
Fusarium seed piece decay in potatoes.
Hazard Rating:
Rates: None listed.
500 g per 100 kg seed. Other precautions: May be harmful if swallowed or
inhaled. May cause irritation of eyes, nose, throat and skin.
Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating, drink-
Cost (2009 suggested retail prices): ing or smoking. When treating or handling treated seed,
Tuberseal: $3.50 per 100 kg of seed work in a well-ventilated area and wear a suitable dust
mask, goggles and gloves.
Potato ST 16: $3.49
Seed Treatments
Application Information:
Apply product before planting; thoroughly coat surface of
whole or cut seed with dust. If treated whole seed is cut,
make a second application to protect cut surfaces. Plant
as soon as possible after treating. If cut seed is not planted
within two days of treating, store in a ventilated location to
allow cut surfaces to dry.
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Maxim Liquid PSP, Fungicide Group – 12
(Refer to page 273)
Maxim PSP, Maxim MZ PSP
Company: the desired level of disease control. Thoroughly mix the
recommended amount of seed treatment into the required
Syngenta Crop Protection (Maxim Liquid PSP – PCP amount of water for the slurry treater and dilution rate to
#29110; Maxim PSP – PCP# 26647; Maxim MZ PSP – PCP# be used. Follow the manufacturer’s application instructions
27965) for the seed treatment equipment being used. Maintain
constant agitation of the slurry during the treatment.
Consult the label for more information on seed piece treat-
Formulation: ment application procedures.
Maxim Liquid PSP: 40.3% fludioxonil net contents 1L to Maxim PSP; Maxim MZ PSP: Apply using appropriate
55L. treater designed for treating potatoes or by dust attachment
Maxim PSP: 0.5% fludioxonil formulated as a dry powder. over belt. Cut pieces should be treated immediately after
Container size 10kg cutting. If treated seed pieces are bagged, they should be
Maxim MZ PSP: 0.5% fludioxonil plus 5.7% mancozeb stored for 2-3 days in open crates before bagging. For opti-
formulated as a dry powder. Container size: 10kg, 20kg, mum protection against silver scurf, ensure that seed tubers
22.7kg are completely free of soil. Total skin coverage is essential.
Crops and Diseases Controlled: How it Works:
Seed piece treatment fungicide for use on potato for the Fludioxonil is a phenylpyrrole fungicide with contact activ-
control of Black Scurf/Stem and Stolon canker (Rhizoctonia ity. Mancozeb is a dithiocarbamate fungicide with contact
solani), Silver Scurf (Helminthosporium solani), and Fusarium activity.
Dry Rot (Fusarium spp.). This product does not control
bacterial diseases present within the seed.
Tank Mixes:
For control of potato diseases and insects, Maxim Liquid
Rate: PSP fungicide seed protectant can be tank-mixed with
Maxim Liquid PSP: 5.2 ml per 100 kg of seed. Actara 240 insecticide. Consult each label for pests con-
Maxim PSP; Maxim MZ PSP: Use 500 g per 100 kg of cut trolled, precautions, and specific application instructions.
seed. One 10 kg bag treats 2000 kg of seed.
Restrictions:
Cost (2009 suggested retail price): Resistance management: Refer to page 272.
Maxim Liquid PSP: $5.14 per 100 kg of seed.
Storage: Ideal storage temperature for the product is above
Maxim PSP: $6.65 per 100 kg of cut seed.
freezing and below 30°C. Store in a dry place. Avoid con-
Maxim MZ PSP: $6.98 per 100 kg of cut seed.
tamination of feed
Environment: This product is toxic to fish and aquatic
Application Information: invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas
Maxim Liquid PSP: Shake or mix well before using. Apply where surface water is present. In cleaning of equipment
as a water-based slurry utilizing standard slurry seed or disposing of wastes, do not contaminate water used for
treatment equipment which provides uniform seed cover- human or animal consumption or by wildlife and aquatic
age. Uneven or incomplete seed coverage may not give life or for irrigation purposes
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Hazard Rating: foodstuffs. Treated seed must not be used for food, feed or
oil processing. Treat seed in a well-ventilated area. When
handling, contaminated equipment or treated seed, wear
Caution – Poison
long-sleeved coveralls over long pants and long-sleeved
Other precautions: Keep out of reach of children. May be shirt and chemical-resistant gloves plus goggles.
harmful if swallowed. Avoid inhalation of dust, vapour
and/or spray mist. Wash hands and face after handling and For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
before eating or smoking. Avoid contamination of feed and
Mertect SC Fungicide Group – 1
(Refer to page 273)
Company: Application Information:
Syngenta – PCP# 13975 Post-harvest treatment. Shake well before using. Do not
allow suspension to stand without continuous agitation.
Potatoes must rotate along conveyor line to ensure com-
Formulation: plete coverage. Prior to treating potatoes destined for
500 g/L thiabendazole formulated as a water dispersible export, confirm with authorities that treated potatoes will
suspension. Container size: 4 x 5 L. be allowed to enter importing country.
Crops: How it Works:
Potato The active ingredient thiabendazole is a benzimidazole
fungicide with systemic activity.
Diseases Controlled:
Post-harvest control of storage rots caused by Fusarium,
Restrictions:
Seed Treatments
Phoma, Helminthosporium, Oospora and Rhizoctonia spp. Resistance management: Refer to page 272.
Storage: Minimum storage temperature 0°C.
Rate and Water Volume:
7.5 L per 170 L of water. Spray 2 L of this suspension per Hazard Rating:
1 metric tonne of potatoes.
None listed.
Other precautions: Keep out of reach of children. Harmful
Cost (2009 suggested retail price): if swallowed. May cause eye irritation. Avoid contact with
$92.34 per L eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical-resistant gloves
when handling product.
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Polyram 16D Fungicide Group – M
(Refer to page 273)
Company: How it Works:
BASF Canada – PCP# 25867 The active ingredient metiram is a dithiocarbamate fungi-
cide with contact activity.
Formulation:
16% metiram formulated as dust. Container size: 20 kg. Restrictions:
Resistance management: Refer to page 272.
Crops: Storage: Store product in cool, dry, locked, well-venti-
Potato lated area without floor drain. Keep away from heat, fire or
sparks. Do not allow product to become wet or overheated
as this will reduce its effectiveness and may create flam-
Diseases Controlled: mable vapours. Protect from freezing. Do not ship or store
near food, feed, seed or fertilizers.
Fusarium seed piece decay; seed-borne common scab
(Streptomyces spp.) Environment: Do not contaminate domestic or irrigation
water, lakes, streams or ponds by the cleaning of equip-
ment or the disposal of wastes.
Rates:
450 to 650 g per 100 kg seed. One container treats 2,222 to
1,538 kg of seed.
Hazard Ratings:
None listed.
Cost (2009 suggested retail price): Other precautions: May cause irritation to eyes, nose,
$129.50 per 20 kg bag of seed. throat and skin. Avoid inhlation and contact with eyes,
skin and clothes. Wear protective equipment and clothing
including goggles or face shield, rubber gloves, hat, long-
Application Information: sleeved shirt, trousers and rubber boots.
Apply to entire surface of seed pieces after cutting. Treated
potato seed should not be allowed to stand in hot sun or
drying wind. Seed should not be planted into hot, dry soil
or in cold, wet soil. Plant as soon as possible after treating.
If not planted immediately, provide sufficient ventilation to
allow cut surface to dry. If not cutting seed, treat at same
rate for control of seed-borne common scab, apply a second
application to control fusarium seed piece decay.
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Prosper FL/Prosper FX/ Fungicide Group – 4, 7, M
(Refer to page 273)
Poncho 600 FS/Poncho 600
Products available to commercial seed treaters only. Poncho 600 FS and Poncho 600 contain insecticide only.
Company:
Bayer CropScience (Prosper FL – PCP# 27564;
Prosper FX – PCP#29159; Poncho 600 FS – PCP# 27453;
Poncho 600 – PCP# 27449)
Formulation:
Active ingredient: Active ingredient strength (g/L):
Prosper FL Prosper FX Prosper FL
Container sizes: 3.8L, 10L, 100L, 1000L, bulk
Clothianidin 120 285.7 600
Carbathiin 56 50 -
Thiram 120 - -
Trifloxystrobin - 7.14 -
Metalaxyl 4 5.36 -
Crops, Insects, Diseases and Rates:
Product: Crop: Rate (mL) per Insects Controlled: Diseases Controlled:
100 kg of seed:
Seed Treatments
Prosper FL1 Canola, Rapeseed 1250 – 1667 mL
2
Flea beetles Seed rot, damping
off, seedling blight
and early season
root rot caused by
Pythium, Rhizoctonia,
Fusarium, and seed-
borne Alternaria spp.;
Seed-borne blackleg
Prosper FX Canola, Rapeseed 1400 mL (Leptosphaeria maculans).
Poncho 600 FS; Canola, Rapeseed 250, 333 or 666 mL3 Flea beetles —
Poncho 600
Corn 33.3 to 66.6 mL of Wireworm; Seed —
product per 80,000 corn maggot; Black
units of seed (0.25 to cutworms; Corn flea
0.5 mg a.i. per kernel) beetle; White grubs
1
Use Prosper FL for low to moderate flea beetle pressure only; OR, mix with Poncho 600 FS to provide longer season control
of flea beetles and for areas where flea beetle populations are high. Refer to labels for rates and mixing instructions.
2
For use under moderate to high flea beetle pressure and when longer season control of flea beetles is required.
3
Use increasing rates for low, moderate and severe flea beetle pressure.
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Cost: Re-planting: Corn and canola may be replanted at any
time. A 1-year plant back interval is required for leafy, root
Not Available (price of treated seed is determined by com- and tuber vegetables. A 30-day plant back is required for
mercial seed treaters). cereals, grasses, nongrass animal feeds, soybeans and dry
beans.
Application Information: Storage: Protect products from freezing. Do not store
Prosper FL above 35°C. Do not store treated seed above
These products are for use in commercial seed treatment 25°C or in direct sunlight. Treated seed stored for periods in
facilities with closed transfer systems only. Products do not excess of 9 months should be tested for germination before
contain a colourant. An appropriate colour must be added planting.
when this product is applied. Seed treatment must be
thoroughly agitated to ensure uniform mixing of product Environment: These products are toxic to aquatic inver-
prior to and during application. Keep Prosper FL above tebrates. Do no apply directly to water or to areas where
10°C prior to and during application. Treatment of highly surface water is present. Do not contaminate water when
mechanically scarred or damaged seed or seed known to disposing of equipment wash waters. These products are
be of low vigour and poor quality may result in reduced toxic to birds and mammals. Any spilled or exposed seeds
germination and/or reduction of seed and seedling vigour. should be incorporated into the soil or otherwise cleaned
up from the soil surface.
How it Works:
Clothianidin is a chloronicotinyl insecticide with systemic
Hazard Rating:
activity. Carbathiin is a carboximide fungicide with sys-
temic activity; thiram is a dithiocarbamate fungicide with Warning – Poison
contact activity; and metalaxyl is an acylalanine fungicide
with systemic activity. Other precautions: Harmful if swallowed or absorbed
through skin. Do not get Prosper FL into eyes. Work in a
well-ventilated area when handling products or treated
Restrictions: seed. Workers involved in treating or handling treated
Labelling: Treated seed must be labelled as follows: “This seed must wear coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long
seed has been treated with clothianidin and/or carbathiin, pants, chemical-resistant gloves, head gear and respiratory
thiram and metalaxyl. Do not use for food, feed or oil pro- protection.
cessing. Store away from feeds and other foodstuffs.”
For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
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Rancona Apex Fungicide Group – 3
(Refer to page 273)
Company: Formulation:
Manufactured by Chemtura Canada Co – PCP# 29176 Rancona Apex: 4.61 g/L ipconazole micro-dispersion liq-
uid. Container sizes: 10 L, 200 L, 1000 L.
Crops, Diseases and Rates:
Crop: Rate (mL) per Diseases Controlled: Diseases Suppressed*:
100 kg of seed:
Barley 325-433 False loose smut; True loose smut; Covered Common root rot
smut; Leaf stripe; Seed rot and seedling (Cochliobolus sativus)
blight caused by Cochliobolus sativus, Crown and foot rot (Fusarium)
Fusarium, Aspergillus and Penicillium
Wheat 325 Loose smut; Common bunt; Seed rot and Common root rot
seedling blight caused by C. sativus, Fusarium, (Cochliobolus sativus)
Aspergillus, and Penicillium. Crown and foot rot (Fusarium)
Oat 325 Loose smut; Covered smut; Seed rot and Common root rot
seedling blight caused by Fusarium, C. sati- (Cochliobolus sativus)
vus, Aspergillus and Penicillium. Crown and foot rot (Fusarium)
Rye 325 Seed rot and seedling blight caused by Common root rot
Fusarium, C. sativus, Aspergillus and Penicillium. (Cochliobolus sativus)
Crown and foot rot (Fusarium)
Triticale 325 Seed rot and seedling blight caused by Common root rot
Fusarium, C. sativus, Aspergillus and Penicillium. (Cochliobolus sativus)
Crown and foot rot (Fusarium)
* Suppression means consistent control at a level which is not optimal but is still of commercial benefit.
Cost (2009 suggested retail price): Labelling: Seed treated with Rancona Apex must be labeled
Seed Treatments
as follows “This seed has been treated with Rancona Apex
Barley, wheat, oats, rye, triticale: $9.55 per 100 kg seed liquid seed protectant containing ipconazole. Do not use for
feed, food, or oil processing.”
Application Information: Grazing: Do not graze or feed livestock on treated area for
Rancona Apex is designed to be used undiluted in com- 30 days after planting.
mercial seed treaters and by dripper applicators. Undiluted Storage: Do not store Rancona Apex in direct sunlight or
Rancona Apex can be used at temperatures down to -20ºC. above 35ºC. Do not freeze.
Environment: Do not contaminate ponds, lakes or streams.
How it Works:
The active ingredient ipconazole inhibits sterol biosynthesis Hazard Rating:
in fungi having systemic and contact activity.
Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. Do not swal-
low; do not get on skin or on clothing. Wash thoroughly
Registered Mixes: with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated
clothing and wash separately before reuse. When handling
None listed
or applying Rancona Apex, wear long sleeved coveralls
over normal work clothing, long sleeved shirt and long
Restrictions: pants, chemical resistant gloves and goggles. Do not get
into eyes.
Resistance management: Refer to page 272.
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Raxil MD Fungicide Group – 3, 4
(Refer to page 273)
Company: Formulation:
Bayer CropScience – PCP# 27692 5.0 g/L tebuconazole and 6.6 g/L metalxyl formulated
as a flowable seed treatment. Container size: 10 L, 200 L,
1,000 L
Crops, Rates and Diseases:
Undiluted Use Rate:
mL per 100 kg Kg of Seed
Crop: of Seed per 10L Jug Diseases Controlled: Diseases Suppressed*:
Wheat 300 3320 Loose smut, common bunt Root and crown rot caused by
or stinking smut; seed rot seed- and soil-borne Fusarium
and pre-emergent damp- spp.; common root rot caused by
ing-off caused by seed- and seed- and soil-borne Cochliobolus
soil-borne Fusarium spp.; sativus; seed rot and pre-emergent
seedling blight caused by damping-off caused by seed- and
seed-borne Fusarium spp.; soil-borne C. sativus; seedling
damping-off caused by blight caused by seed-borne C.
Pythium spp.; seed-borne sativus.
Septoria nodorum.
Barley 300 3320 True loose smut, covered Root and crown rot caused by
smut, false loose smut; seed- and soil-borne Fusarium
seed rot and pre-emergent spp.; common root rot caused by
damping-off caused by seed- and soil-borne Cochliobolus
seed- and soil-borne sativus; seed rot and pre-emergent
Fusarium spp.; seedling damping-off caused by seed- and
blight caused by seed- soil-borne C. sativus; seedling
borne Fusarium spp.; blight caused by seed-borne C.
damping-off caused by sativus.
Pythium spp.; barley leaf
stripe.
Oat 300 3320 Covered smut, loose Root and crown rot caused by
smut; seed rot and pre- seed- and soil-borne Fusarium
emergent damping-off spp. Common root rot caused
caused by seed- and by seed- and soil-borne C.
soil-borne Fusarium spp.; sativus;Seed rot and pre-emergent
seedling blight caused by damping-off caused by seed- and
seed-borne Fusarium spp.; soil-borne C. sativus; Seedling
damping-off caused by blight caused by seed-borne C.
Pythium spp. sativus
* Suppression means consistent control at a level which is not optimal but is still of commercial benefit.
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Cost (2009 suggested retail price): Restrictions:
$8.97 per 100 kg of seed Resistance management: Refer to page 272.
Labelling: Treated seed must be labelled “This seed has
Application Information: been treated with Raxil MD Fungicide which contains
Raxil MD Fungicide is a ready to use formulation designed tebuconazole and matalaxyl; do not use for food, feed or
for commercial or on-farm treatment with conventional oil processing.”
seed treating equipment which can accurately control Grazing: Do not graze or feed livestock on treated areas for
application rates and provide good distribution of the 4 weeks after planting.
chemical onto the seed in the mixing chamber. Uniform Storage: Store product in original container only, away
application to seed is necessary to ensure seed safety and from other pesticides, fertilizer, food or feed. Store in a cool,
best disease control. See manufacturer’s instructions sup- dry place and avoid excessive heat.
plied with the treater system for information on proper
application technique. Environment: Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by
storage, disposal, or by cleaning of equipment.
Uniform coverage at the correct rate is important for satis-
factory results. Under-treatment may lead to loss of efficacy
and over-treatment could reduce germination. Seed may be Hazard Rating:
planted immediately after treating.
Danger – Skin and eye irritant
How it Works: Other precautions: Keep out of reach of children. Wash
hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
The active ingredient tebuconazole is a systemic triazole
Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
fungicide that provides broad-spectrum protection against
Wear a suitable dust mask when bagging or sewing bags of
seed- and soil-borne diseases. The active ingredient metal-
treated seed or when transferring seed to a storage bin.
axyl is an acylaline fungicide with systemic activity.
For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
Seed Treatments
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Raxil T Fungicide Group – 3, M
(Refer to page 273)
Company: Formulation:
Bayer CropScience – PCP# 27566 6.7 g/L tebuconazole plus 222 g/L thiram. Formulated
as a flowable seed treatment. Container size: 10L, 200L,
1000L
Crops, Rates, and Diseases:
USE RATE
Ml per 100 Kg of Seed
Crop: kg of Seed per 10L Jug Diseases Controlled Diseases Suppressed*:
Wheat 225 4441 Seed rot caused by seed- and soil-borne Fusarium root and crown
Fusarium; Seedling blight caused by rot; Common root rot
seed-borne Fusarium; Seed rot and caused by Cochliobolus
seedling blight caused by Cochliobolus sativus
sativus; Seed rot caused by saprophytic
fungi Penicillium, Aspergillus and
Alternaria; Seed-borne Septoria; Common
bunt; Loose smut; Pythium seed rot
Barley 225 4441 Seed rot caused by seed- and soil-borne Fusarium root and crown
Fusarium; Seedling blight caused by seed- rot; Common root rot
borne Fusarium; Seed rot and seedling caused by Cochliobolus
blight caused by Cochliobolus sativus; sativus
Seed rot caused by saprophytic fungi
Penicillium, Aspergillus and Alternaria;
False loose smut; Covered smut; Loose
smut; Pythium seed rot
Oats 225 4441 Seed rot caused by seed- and soil-borne Common root rot caused
Fusarium; Seedling blight caused by seed- by Cochliobolus sativus
borne Fusarium; Seed rot and seedling
blight caused by Cochliobolus sativus;
Loose smut; Pythium seed rot
* Suppression means consistent control at a level which is not optimal but is still of commercial benefit.
Cost (2009 suggested retail price): Germination will not be affected by treatment as long
as over-application does not occur and seed is properly
$8.30 per 100 kg of seed stored. Seed may be planted immediately after treating.
Application Information: How it Works:
Raxil T is a ready to use formulation designed for com- The active ingredient tebuconazole is a systemic triazole
mercial or on-farm treating with conventional seed treating fungicide that provides broad-spectrum protection against
equipment which can accurately control application rates seed- and soil-borne diseases. The active ingredient thiram
and provide good distribution of chemical. Uniform cover- is a dithiocarbomate fungicide with contact activity.
age at the correct rate is important for satisfactory results.
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Restrictions: Hazard Rating:
Resistance management: Refer to page 272.
Caution – Poison
Labelling: Treated seed must be labelled “This seed has
been treated with Raxil T which contains the fungicides Caution – Skin irritant
tebuconazole and thiram”.
Use: Do not use for food, feed or oil processing. Other precautions: Harmful if inhaled. May irritate the
Grazing: Do not feed or graze livestock on treated areas for skin. Work in a well ventilated area. When treating seed,
4 weeks after planting. augering or handling treated seed, wear coveralls over
Storage: Store product in original container, away from long-sleeved shirt, long pants, chemical resistant gloves,
other pesticides, fertilizer, feed and food. Store in a cool, dry protective eyewear and a NIOSH approved respirator.
place and avoid excessive heat.
For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
Environment: Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by
storage, disposal, or by cleaning of equipment. Treated
seed may be toxic to birds and other wildlife. Clean up any
spilled seed.
Senator PSPT Fungicide Group – 1
(Refer to page 273)
Company: Application Information:
Nippon Soda Company Ltd. – PCP# 26236 Seed piece treatment. Apply in a convenient container or
Distributed by Engage Agro Corporation by dust attachment over belt. Cut pieces should be treated
within 6 hours of cutting. For optimum control of silver
scurf, ensure that seed tubers are completely free of soil.
Formulation: Total skin coverage is essential. If planting is to be delayed
more than 1 to 2 days, the treated pieces should be stored
10% thiophanate-methyl formulated as dust.
for 2 to 3 days in open crates before bagging. This product
Container size: 10 kg.
contains no colourant; an appropriate colourant must be
added when this product is applied.
Seed Treatments
Crops:
Potato. How it Works:
The active ingredient thiophanate-methyl is a benzimid-
azole fungicide with systemic activity.
Diseases Controlled:
Fusarium rot, Verticillium wilt, silver scurf (Helminthosporium
solani). Also aids in control of seed piece decay and blackleg Restrictions:
infections.
Resistance management: Refer to page 272.
Storage: Store product in a dry place. Avoid contamination
Rate: of feed or food stuffs.
Use 500 g per 100 kg cut seed (one bag treats 2,000 kg
Environment: Do not contaminate domestic or irrigation
seed).
water supplies, lakes, streams and ponds.
Cost (2009 suggested retail price): Hazard Rating:
$11.40 per kg; $5.70 to treat 100 kg cut seed.
None listed.
Other precautions: May be harmful if swallowed. Avoid
inhalation of dust. Wash hands and face after handling.
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Thiram 75WP Fungicide Group – M
(Refer to page 273)
Company: Application Information:
Manufactured by Chemtura Canada Co. – PCP# 27556 To apply as slurry treatment, pre-mix Thiram 75 WP in
water (as indicated below) and apply through commercial
seed treating equipment.
Formulation:
75% thiram formulated as wettable powder. Container Kg Thiram: L of Water: Kg of Seed
sizes: 5 kg, 25 kg. Treated:
1.5 5 416
Diseases Controlled: 3.0 10 833
Seed decay, seedling blight, damping off. 4.5 15 1250
Crops and Rates: How it Works:
Crop: Grams Amount of Seed (kg) The active ingredient thiram is a dithiocarbamate fungicide
Thiram per one 5 Kg Package with contact activity.
100 kg Seed: Treats:
Mustard, 360 1,389 Restrictions:
grasses, Resistance management: Refer to page 272.
alfalfa
Labelling: Treated seed should be labelled “Do not use for
Dry bean, 100 - 140 3,571 - 5,000 food or feed. This seed has been treated with thiram”.
pea,
Grazing: Do not graze treated areas or feed clippings from
soybean
treated areas to livestock.
Field corn 120 4,166 Storage: Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place, away from
feeds and foods. Keep away from flame, sparks and heat.
Safflower 200 2,500
Environment: Treated seed may be harmful to birds if
ingested. Do not contaminate any body of water.
Cost (2009 suggested retail prices):
Mustard, grasses, alfalfa: $14.37 per 100 kg seed Hazard Rating:
Dry bean, pea, soybean: $3.99 to $5.59 per 100 kg seed
Corn: $4.79 per 100 kg of seed Warning – Poison
Safflower: $7.98 per 100 kg of seed
Other precautions: May irritate eyes, nose, throat and skin.
May cause allergic eczema in sensitive individuals. Avoid
Compatibility with Rhizobia-based breathing dust or spray mist; avoid contact with skin, eyes
Inoculants: and clothing. When treating, augering or handling treated
Thiram is compatible with Rhizobia, however, some restric- seed, work in a well-ventilated area and wear a suitable
tions may apply in storage length with Thiram-treated seed dust mask, goggles and gloves. Do not consume alcoholic
inoculated with Rhizobia. Contact Rhizobia manufacturer beverages 24 hours before or after working with thiram.
on use patterns with their Rhizobia strain. For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
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Titan ST Fungicide Group – 4A
(Refer to page 273)
Company: How it Works:
Bayer CropScience (PCP# 27449) Titan is a Group 4A insecticide. It affects the insect nervous
system through ingestion for suppression of wireworm
damage.
Formulation:
200 g/L clothianidin formulated as a suspension.
Restrictions:
Re-cropping: Corn, canola and potatoes may be planted
Insects Controlled and Registered at any time. A one year interval is required for leafy, root
Crops: and tuber vegetables (except for potatoes). A 30 day inter-
val is required for cereal grains, grasses, non-grass animal
Wireworms on potato feeds, soybean and dry bean
Storage: Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage,
Rate: disposal or by cleaning of equipment. Store in a cool place.
20.8 ml per 100 kg potato seed pieces Do not store in direct sunlight. Protect product from freez-
ing temperatures. Store away from food or feed.
Cost (2009 suggested retail price):
$8.74 per 100 kg of potato seed pieces
Hazard Rating:
Warning – Poison
Application Information:
Seed piece treatment. Apply specified rate as a diluted Precautions: This product is toxic to birds and mammals
spray onto seed pieces using a well contained, shielded when used as a seed treatment. Do not expose treated seed
spray system to prevent the loss of any liquid. Apply only pieces on the soil surface. Any spilled or exposed pieces
in areas with adequate ventilation or in areas equipped to should be incorporated into the soil or cleaned up from the
remove spray mist or dust. soil surface and disposed of using an acceptable method.
Agitate or stir spray solution as needed. For optimal insect
Seed Treatments
control good coverage of seed pieces is required. Do not
dilute with any more than 6 parts water to 1 part Titan ST.
Plant seed pieces as soon as possible after cutting and treat-
ing.
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Trilex AL Fungicide Group – 11, 4
(Refer to page 273)
Company: Restrictions:
Bayer CropScience (PCP #29160) Resistance management: Refer to page 272.
Use Restrictions: Treated seed must not be used for food,
Formulation: feed or oil processing.
13.5 g/L trifloxystrobin and 10.8 g/L metalaxyl formu- Recropping: Canola, mustard, rapeseed, corn, legumes
lated as a suspension concentrate. and cereal grains may be replanted at any time. Do no
seed any other crops within 30 days of seeding with
treated seed.
Crops and Diseases Controlled: Grazing: Do not graze or feed livestock on treated areas
Protection of bean, chickpea, pea, lentil and soybean seed for 4 weeks after planting.
and seedlings from certain seed and soil-borne diseases
caused by Rhizoctonia solani, Fusarium spp., and Pythium Labelling: All bags containing treated seed for sale or use
spp. Also protects from seed rot / pre-emergence damp- in Canada must be labelled or tagged as follows: "This
ing-off, post-emergence damping-off, and seedling blight seed has been treated with Trilex AL Seed Treatment
caused by Botrytis cinerea on lentil; and seed decay / pre- Fungicide containing trifloxystrobin and metalaxyl. Use
emergence damping-off caused by Phomopsis longicolla on chemical-resistant gloves when handling treated seed. Do
soybean. not use for feed, food or oil processing. Store away from
feeds and other foodstuffs.”
Storage: Store product in original container only, away
Rate: from other pesticides, fertilizer, food or feed. Store in a
370 ml per 100 kg of seed cool, dry place and avoid excessive heat. Keep container
closed.
Environment: Toxic to aquatic organisms. Do not dis-
Cost (2009 suggested retail price): charge effluent containing this product into sewer
$14.76 per 100 kg seed systems, lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans or other
waters. Dispose of all excess treated seed. Left over treated
seed may be double-sown around the headland or bur-
Application Information: ied away from water sources in accordance with local
The ready-to-use formulation is designed for commer- requirements. Residues of this product demonstrate the
cial or on-farm treating with conventional seed treating properties and characteristics associated with chemicals
equipment that can accurately control application rates detected in groundwater. The use of this product may
and provide a good distribution of the chemical onto the result in contamination of groundwater particularly in
seed in the mixing chamber. Uniform application on seed areas where soils are permeable (e.g., sandy soil) and/or
is necessary to ensure seed safety and best disease protec- depth to the water table is shallow.
tion. If Trilex AL Seed Treatment Fungicide is diluted with
water by greater than 10% by volume, ensure agitation of
the mixture prior to application to seed. Hazard Rating:
None listed.
Compatibility with Rhizobia-based
Inoculants: Other Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. Workers
must wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and chemical-
Trilex AL Seed Treatment Fungicide is compatible with resistant gloves when handling treated seed, during
Rhizobia-based inoculants. Check with inoculant manufac- mixing, loading, treating, clean-up, maintenance of seed
turers for further details prior to use. treatment equipment, bagging, sewing or stacking of
bagged treated seed. In addition, workers must wear a
How it Works: suitable dust mask when bagging or sewing bags of treat-
ed seed or when transferring seed to a storage bin.
Trifloxystrobin is a strobilurin fungicide with broad spec-
trum preventative activity. Metalaxyl is an acylalanine
fungicide with systemic activity.
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Triticonazole Fungicide Group – 3
(Refer to page 273)
Charter RTU / Charter / Armour
Company: Charter – 25 g/L triticonazole formulated as a liquid flow-
able seed treatment. Container size: 10 L (containing 6.2 L
BASF Canada (Charter RTU – PCP# 29400, Charter – charter); 200 L (containing 133.4 L Charter).
PCP# 26455) Armour – 25 g/L triticonazole formulated as a liquid flow-
Viterra (Armour – PCP# 29296) able seed treatment. aContainer size: 10 L (containing 6.2 L
Armour)
Formulation:
Charter RTU – 16.8 g/L triticonazole formulated as a liquid
flowable seed treatment. Container size: 9.3 L and 200 L
drums.
Crops, Diseases and Rates:
Crop: Rate per 100 kg Concentrate per 100 Diseases Controlled: Diseases Suppressed2:
Seed: kg Seed:
Charter RTU1 Charter, Armour
Wheat 300 mL 200 mL Seed rot caused by Fusarium Fusarium crown and root rot;
spp.; Seedling blight caused Common root rot (caused by
by seed-borne Fusarium spp.; Cochliobolus); seedling blight
Loose smut; Common bunt caused by Cochliobolus sativus
Barley 300 mL 200 mL Seed rot caused by Fusarium Fusarium crown and root rot;
spp.; Seedling blight caused Common root rot (caused by
by seed-borne Fusarium spp.; Cochliobolus); seedling blight
True loose smut; Covered caused by Cochliobolus sativus
smut; False loose smut
Seed Treatments
Oat 300 mL 200 mL Seed rot caused by Fusarium Fusarium crown and root rot;
spp.; Seedling blight caused Common root rot (caused by
by seed-borne Fusarium spp.; Cochliobolus); seedling blight
Loose smut; Covered smut caused by Cochliobolus sativus
1
Charter RTU is a ready to use formulation. No water or dye is required to be added.
2
Suppression means consistent control at a level which is not optimal but is still of commercial benefit.
Cost (2009 suggested retail price): treatment machines, and in on-the-go air seeder treatment
systems. Agitate or shake well prior to usage. Uneven seed
Charter RTU: $8.08 per 100kg of seed coverage may result in poor levels of disease control. Seed
Armour: NA should be well conditioned and cleaned before treating.
Treated seed should not require drying after treatment.
Charter RTU Water Volume: Charter RTU is a ready
Application Information: to use formulation and no additional water is required.
Charter RTU is a ready to use seed treatment formulation Application is 300mL product/100kg seed. Consult the
and Armour and Charter are concentrated seed treatment seed treatment application equipment manufacturer for
formulations. These products are for use in commercial specific application instructions for use of various seed
seed plants, in on-farm standard gravity flow or mist type treatment application machines.
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Armour and Charter Water Volume: Concentrate requires be either thoroughly stained with a conspicuous color or
the addition of water. Mix 2 parts seed treatment with 1 coated with a material that renders it conspicuous. Do not
part water. Consult the seed treatment application equip- store treated seed for more than 18 months. Treated seed
ment manufacturer for specific application instructions stored for more than 6 months should be tested for germi-
for use of various seed treatment application machines. nation before use. Thoroughly clean auger after handling
When using the Flexi-Coil “on-the-go” seed treatment unit, treated seed before using same auger for handling com-
Charter should be diluted with 2 parts water (12.4 L) to 1 mercial or feed grains.
part Charter (6.2 L) to reach 60 mL per 10 kg of seed. One 40 Environment: Do not feed treated seed to, or otherwise
L tank will hold 1 case (2 x 6.2 L jugs of Charter concentrate) expose, wildlife or domestic birds. Do not contaminate
in a 2:1 dilution for a total volume of 37.2 L. domestic or irrigation water supplies, lakes, streams,
ponds or any body of water with the chemical, used con-
tainers, treated seed or bags. Do not contaminate water by
How it Works: cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.
The active ingredient triticonazole is a triazole fungicide
that provides systemic broad spectrum protection against
seed- and soil-borne diseases. Hazard Rating:
Caution – Poison
Restrictions:
Resistance management: Refer to page 272. Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid inhaling
Labelling: Treated seed should be labelled “This seed has or breathing dust; avoid contact with skin and eyes. When
been treated with (Charter RTU, Charter, or Armour) Seed handling Charter or treated seed wear chemical resistant
Treatment Fungicide containing triticonazole, a Group 3 gloves, coveralls, and a NOISH approved dust filtering
fungicide. DO NOT use for food, feed or oil processing”. respirator. Wash hands and exposed skin thor-oughly after
Store treated seed under cool, dry conditions. handling the product and after application.
Storage: Store product in the original container. Keep
container closed. Any seed treated with this product must
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Vitaflo 280 Fungicide Group – 7, M
(Refer to page 273)
Company: Formulation:
Manufactured by Chemtura Canada Co – PCP# 11423 Vitaflo 280: 15.59% carbathiin and 13.25% thiram formu-
lated as a liquid suspension.
Container sizes: 10 L, 55L, 100 L, 200 L, 1000 L.
Crops, Diseases and Rates:
Rate (mL) per
Crop: 100 kg Seed: Diseases Controlled: Diseases Suppressed5:
1
Barley 230 - 330 False loose smut; True loose smut; Covered smut; Suppression of root rot
Leaf stripe; Seed rot and seedling blight caused by caused by Cochliobolus
Cochliobolus sativus, Fusarium, Pythium, Aspergillus, sativus and Fusarium spp.;
Penicillium and Alternaria spp. Suppression of net blotch
Wheat 230 - 3301 Loose smut; Common bunt; Seed-borne dwarf bunt; Suppression of root rot
Seed-borne Septoria; Seed rot and seedling blight caused by Cochliobolus
caused by Cochliobolus sativus, Fusarium, Pythium, sativus and Fusarium spp.
Aspergillus, Penicillium and Alternaria spp.
Oat 330 Loose smut; Covered smut; Seed rot and seedling Suppression of root rot
blight caused by Fusarium, Pythium, Aspergillus, caused by Cochliobolus
Penicillium and Alternaria spp. sativus
Rye 230 - 3301 Stem smut; Damping off; Seed rot and seedling Suppression of root rot
blight caused by Fusarium, Pythium, Aspergillus, caused by Cochliobolus
Penicillium and Alternaria spp. sativus and Fusarium spp.
Triticale 200 Seed rot, damping off and seedling blight
Dry bean 2602 Seed rot, seedling blight, and root rot caused
Seed Treatments
by Rhizoctonia solani; Seed-borne anthracnose
(Colletotrichum lindemuthianum)
Corn 280 Seed rot and damping off
560 - 7483 Seed-borne head smut
Flax (includes 525 Seed rot, root rot and seedling blight caused by
edible oil Rhizoctonia solani and Fusarium spp.
flax)
Lentil 330 Seed rot, seedling blight, and early season root rot
caused by Botrytis cinerea, Rhizoctonia solani, Fusarium
and Pythium spp.
Pea 260 - 3304 Seed rot and seedling blight caused by ascochyta
(Mycosphaerella), Rhizoctonia solani, Fusarium and
Pythium spp.
Soybean 260 Seed rot and seedling blight caused by Rhizoctonia
solani, Phomopsis and Fusarium spp.
(see footnotes on following page)
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1
The low rate will give partial control of true loose smut in wheat/barley and stem smut in rye. Use the high rate for
septoria, seed rot and seedling blight, and suppression of root rot.
2
Vitaflo 280 will not protect against wind-borne anthracnose spores. This product will not control anthracnose if seed is
severely infected.
3
Use 560-748 mL per 100 kg seed to control head smut of corn.
4
Use high rate on peas to control ascochyta (Mycosphaerella pinodes)
5
Suppression means consistent control at a level which is not optimal but is still of commercial benefit.
Cost (2009 suggested retail price): Restrictions:
Barley, wheat, rye: $5.98 to $8.58per 100 kg seed Resistance managment: Refer to page 272.
Triticale: $5.20 per 100 kg seed
Pea: $6.76 to $8.58 per 100 kg of seed Labelling: Seed treated with Vitaflo 280 must be labelled as
Lentils, oat: $8.58 per 100 kg seed follows “This seed has been treated with Vitaflo 280 liquid
Flax: $13.65 per 100 kg seed seed protectant containing carbathiin and thiram. Do not
Bean, soybean: $6.76 per 100 kg seed use for feed, food, or oil processing.”
Corn: $7.28to $19.45 per 100 kg seed Grazing: Do not graze or feed livestock on treated area for
four weeks after planting except for the following crops:
Soybean - do not graze or feed livestock on forage and hay
Application Information: on treated areas; Bean - do not graze or feed on bean for-
Vitaflo 280 is designed to be used undiluted in commercial age for 60 days; Barley, oat, wheat - do not graze or feed on
seed treaters, but can be diluted with water for use in slurry treated area for 6 weeks.
treaters. Undiluted Vitaflo 280 can be used at temperatures Storage: Do not store Vitaflo 280 in direct sunlight or above
down to -20ºC. Centrifugal pumps are not recommended 35°C. Will not freeze even at extreme temperatures. If con-
for pumping Vitaflo 280. Use of a Vitaflo Pump is recom- tainers have been stored for several months, shake well
mended. If containers have been in storage, some settling before using. Do not store dry beans or soybeans treated
may occur and require agitation. with Vitaflo 280. Wheat, barley, rye, oats, triticale and flax
seed treated with Vitaflo 280 can be stored up to 18 months
without reduction in germination. Corn seed treated with
How it Works: Vitaflo 280 can be stored up to one year without reduction
The active ingredient carbathiin is a carboximide fungicide in germination.
with systemic activity and the active ingredient thiram is a Environment: Do not contaminate ponds, lakes or
dithiocarbamate fungicide with contact activity. streams.
Registered Mixes: Hazard Rating:
None listed.
Warning – Eye Irritant
Compatibility with Rhizobia-based Caution – Skin Irritant
Inoculants:
Vitaflo 280 is compatible with Rhizobia. Do not tank mix Other precautions: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or
Vitaflo 280 and Rhizobia. Always check with Rhizobia absorbed through skin. Do not get into eyes. Work in a well
manufacturers on any restrictions that may exist with seed ventilated area when treating seed or while augering or
treatments. handling treated seed. Wear long sleeved coveralls, a suit-
able dust mask, goggles and chemical resistant gloves.
For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 10.
