AVICTA® is the proven Seed Treatment Nematicide world-wide for use in corn, soybeans and cotton production. AVICTA works from the moment the seeds are planted to provide growers with instant, convenient and reliable protection of their crops against a wide spectrum of yield-robbing nematodes.
| Active ingredient | The AVICTA® product family contains the broad-spectrum seed treatment nematicide abamectin as its active ingredient. Abamectin belongs to the Avermectin chemical class and has high intrinsic activity against nematodes |
| Mode of action | After release from seed coatings, AVICTA moves alongside the growing roots, thereby protecting young plants from nematodes attacking the vital root systems. AVICTA provides target-specific protection against a broad spectrum of plant parasitic nematodes |
| Targets | AVICTA is commercialized as AVICTA Complete brand offers – delivering multi-pest protection in combination with CRUISER® seed treatment insecticide and Syngenta premium fungicide seed treatments (fludioxonil, mefenoxam, azoxystrobin, thiabendazole and sedaxane), in customized ratios for each crop. AVICTA Complete offers unique seed-delivered protection against nematodes, insects and diseases and contributes to maximize profitability in Corn, Soybeans and Cotton |
| Main crops | Cotton: ‘AVICTA® Complete Cotton’ Has protected more than 15 million hectares of cotton in the USA and Brazil since its introduction in 2006 Corn: ‘AVICTA Complete Corn’ Successfully introduced in 2010, setting the standard in seed-delivered nematode control in corn Soybean: ‘AVICTA Complete Beans’ First launch in 2011, taking seed-applied seed treatments to a complete new level |
| Geography | USA, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, South Africa, RSA |
| Date of first launch | 2006 |
| Advantages and main benefits | AVICTA Complete brand offers provide triple protection against nematodes, early-season insects and disease - it is immediate, consistent and reliable. Protects the investment and value of traits and genetics during the plant’s most vulnerable stage. Consistently delivers significant return on investment for the grower. |
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