Delivering the Proven Performance of Three Industry-leading Technologies

Delivering the Proven Performance of Three Industry-leading Technologies

With two highly effective modes of action plus a Zeon Concentrate formulation, Endigo ZC insecticide provides more robust and complete control of a broad-spectrum of harmful insects in soybean. Offering fast knockdown and longlasting residual control of economically damaging pests such as soybean aphid, stinkbugs, bean leaf beetle, Japanese beetle and grasshoppers, Endigo ZC provides growers the best chance to optimize yield by stopping damaging insect populations in their tracks. Two Complementary Modes of Action Result in More Ways to Protect Your Investment Thiamethoxam Controls insects primarily through ingestion Penetrates through the leaf surface and moves in a locally systemic manner Cross-section of a leaf. Controls insects that feed on undersides of leaves Provides long residual control of sucking insects Lambda-cyhalothrin Controls insects through contact and ingestion Remains mostly on the leaf surface Zeon Technology protects the active ingredient on the leaf surface for a prolonged period Provides control of multiple insect species

Thiamethoxam and the Trans-stemic Uptake Endigo ZC protects the plant through trans-stemic uptake, meaning the thiamethoxam moves into plant leaf tissue through both translaminar and locally systemic activity. Leaf Cross-Section The above illustration represents how the trans-stemic uptake works after a foliar application. Thiamethoxam quickly penetrates the outer leaf surface and once inside the leaf, a reservoir of active ingredient is formed where it is protected from environmental factors like wash off from rain and UV degradation from sunlight. The trans-stemic uptake of the thiamethoxam results in longer residual control of insects feeding on both the upper and lower leaf surfaces while having minimal impact on beneficial insects as they move across leaf surfaces.

Endigo ZC Combines two industry-leading chemistries, plus a proprietary ZC formulation, for quick knockdown and extended residual control against key foliar insect pests, resulting in higher potential yield. Delivers robust labeled rates of two complementary modes of action for broad-spectrum control of hard-tocontrol insects, such as soybean aphid, stinkbugs, bean leaf beetle, Japanese beetle and grasshoppers. Offers trans-stemic movement into leaves providing extended residual control. Acts as an excellent Plant Performance partner with Quadris fungicide. Serves as an excellent rotational product for an insect resistance management program. Zeon Technology Provides fast pest knockdown and strong adhesion to the plant surface by using quick release capsules. Improves residual activity through UV protection against photodegradation and improved rainfastness. Decreases handler and applicator exposure to the active ingredient by placing a barrier around the active ingredient. Flows smoothly, mixes easily and disperses completely in water. Endigo ZC offers control of a number of yield-robbing soybean pests, including: Soybean aphid Grasshoppers Stinkbugs Corn rootworm beetles Bean leaf beetle Worms Japanese beetle

Soybean Aphid Soybean aphid could be the most notorious soybean pest. These small, yellow-green bugs can appear with or without wings, and have two distinctive tailpipes on the tips of their abdomen. Threshold levels of aphid are 250/plant, based on the average number of aphid per plant of 20-30 plants sampled throughout a field. The graph below shows Endigo ZC out-yielding its competitors when aphids were present in a 2009 University of Wisconsin soybean insecticide trial. Soybean Insecticide Trial 2009. Paul Esker, University of Wisconsin. 55 54 54.4 R3 Application Timing Bushels per acre 53 52 51 50 49 52.2 48.8 49.7 48 Yield bu/a at 13.0% Moisture Endigo ZC - 3.5 fl oz Respect - 3.8 fl oz Leverage - 3.8 fl oz Untreated Check Soybean aphid numbers at time of application were very low. Aphid pressure did increase at the Arlington site to approximately threshold levels in the untreated check approximately 3 weeks after application. West Madison site had lower aphid numbers for the whole season. Summary - 09FC108-A & 09FC108-B Arlington & West Madison, WI.

Bean Leaf Beetle Bean leaf beetles can be just as much of a problem as soybean aphid. High populations of bean leaf beetle can reduce yields by 20-50 percent. After overwintering in leaf litter and soybean residue, they start to emerge as temperatures begin to warm in April and May. Bean leaf beetles can cause damage from plant feeding and by transmitting the bean pod mottle virus or southern mosaic virus. Scouting should start at the R4 growth stage and continue through R7. As shown in the research below from the University of Arkansas, Endigo ZC provided the best bean leaf beetle control in soybean compared to other insecticides. Bean Leaf Beetle Control in Soybean 2008, Dr. Glen Studebaker, UA Extension, NE. Arkansas. BLB per 25 sweeps 60 50 40 49 30 20.75 20 13.25 12 10.25 10 7.5 2 0 Seasonal Total Across 4 rating dates 4 rating dates: 3DAA, 7DAA, 14DAA, 21DAA Irrigated soybeans Untreated Check Mustang Max, 3.2 fl oz Baythroid XL, 1.6 fl oz Baythroid XL, 2.8 fl oz Karate with Zeon Technology, 1.0 fl oz Karate with Zeon Technology, 1.6 fl oz Endigo ZC, 4.5 fl oz

Stinkbugs Stinkbugs also have the potential to cause problems. The most common damaging species found in soybean are brown, green and southern green stinkbug. Stinkbugs often cause more damage to soybean quality than to yield loss, removing fluids from developing pods through piercing-sucking mouthparts. Stinkbugs are likely to reach peak populations in late August through early October, typically causing the most damage in mid-september. Threshold is when populations are greater than one per row foot or six per 25 sweeps. The following graph shows the number of stinkbugs that were on plants before Endigo ZC was applied, and then how many remained 5-7 days and 10-12 days after application. As you can see, Endigo ZC was effective in providing good knockdown and residual control of the stinkbugs, including the difficult-to-control brown stinkbug. Stinkbugs per 25 sweeps Stinkbug Control in Soybean with Endigo ZC 2007-2008. 8 Consultant Evaluations, Arkansas. 20 15 10 5 0 11.8 0.8 0.1 5.4 1.8 0.7 17.2 2.6 Green/Southern and Brown Total Green Stinkbugs Stinkbug Stinkbugs 0.8 Pre-Treatment 5-7 day 10-12 day Endigo ZC was applied at 4.5 fl oz/a. Average across 8 sites.

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