Force® Insecticide on TraitMaximum Corn Potential

Bob Kacvinsky, Technical Support Representative, Syngenta Crop Protection

• Combining the proven technology of Force with the newly introduced corn rootworm (RW) trait technology offers an enhanced

corn yield opportunity

• Trials indicate a significant return on investment – 12.9 bu/A average* can be achieved from combining technologies

• An understanding of when and where to use these tools is required to make good decisions

• One of the largest ROI opportunities for corn growers today

*12.9 bu/A average yield increase based on 22 independent trials in IL, 2007.

Force 3G and Force CS are Restricted Use Pesticides.

Corn Rootworm 2008

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RW area of activity

Intense historical RW pressure

Intense RW expansion *Map areas based on NAPIS and state data

• Rapid expansion of RW has occurred

• Results in intensification in pressure

• Early-season pests add to control needs

Force 3G and Force CS are Restricted Use Pesticides.

No Single Perfect Solution

• Current RW-traited corn is low-dose – resulting in noticeable larvae feeding in trait alone

• RW has proven extremely adaptable

• RW trait corn does not provide control of early-season/ secondary pests

• The absence of early-season pest control opens the window for rapid population growth of previously considered “secondary pests”

Force 3G and Force CS are Restricted Use Pesticides.

The Force “Field Advantage”

• RW trait offers a powerful and convenient tool to controlling RW across the Corn Belt

• Pairing this power with the convenience and spectrum of a Cruiser Extreme® brand seed treatment offers a broad range of control under most conditions

• When higher populations exist, a higher level of control is desired, or when the pest spectrum is broader than is addressed with these tools, Force insecticide delivers the advantage of:

Seed Genetics

RW Trait

Seed Treatment

Force Insecticide

• Proven performance (second to none)

• Ease of handling (2 formulations)

• Choices in formulation and handling

• #1 rated product for 20 years

• Assured and backed by Syngenta

Force 3G and Force CS are Restricted Use Pesticides.

The Force on Trait Advantage

YieldGard RW Alone+

YieldGard® RW

Force 3G and Force CS are Restricted Use Pesticides.

The Force “Field Advantage”

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Economic advantage 70% of the time

Over-trait applications resulted in a 12.9 bu/A average increase

Force 3G and Force CS are Restricted Use Pesticides.

Where does Force on Trait Fit?A check in one or more boxes may indicate a treatment of Force insecticide,

in addition to trait, would be a benefit

Is there heavy RW pressure?

Do I need to manage insects with multiple modes of action?

Is there potential for early-season weed competition? (Pest population growth accelerates in early weed cover)

Are past wireworm pressures a concern?

Is there a history of grape colaspis?

Do I plan to plant early?

Is there heavy white grub pressure?

Are cutworms a threat?

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Force, Force CS and Force 3G are Restricted Use Pesticides.

Cruiser Extreme® 250 and 1250 are seed company-applied promotional combinations of four active ingredients that respectively deliver 0.25 and 1.25 mg ai/seed of Cruiser (thiamethoxam) plus three fungicides: Apron XL®, Maxim® XL and Dynasty®.

YieldGard® is a registered trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC.