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 |
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| 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, mazimizing 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. |
