Worried about wireworms?
We have you and your acres covered.
When it comes to protecting cereal crops, experience matters. That's why growers consistently choose Syngenta seed treatments to safeguard their investment against wireworms and seed/soil-borne diseases. Our proven solutions provide reliable protection that helps establish strong, healthy stands — giving your crop the strong start it needs for optimal yield potential.
Coming soon:
A new wireworm mortality solution!
A first-of-its-kind wireworm mortality seed treatment solution for cereal crops, is coming to western Canadian farms soon. This newest addition to the Syngenta Seedcare® portfolio will feature both contact and systemic activity on wireworms, in addition to disease protection against key seed and soil-borne diseases. This product is currently pending Pest Management Regulatory Agency registration1.
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1This product is currently being assessed for registration under the Pest Control Products Act. It cannot be manufactured, imported, distributed, or used in Canada at this time, unless explicit authorization has been obtained from Health Canada to use this product for the purpose of conducting research under the Pest Control Products Regulations.
Understanding wireworm control
How systemic and contact insecticides differ
With a systemic insecticidal active ingredient, such as the Cruiser® insecticide component of Cruiser Vibrance® Quattro, growers can rely on consistent defense against wireworms. The systemic insecticide moves throughout the cereal seeds and within the roots and shoots as seedlings grow and develop, waiting for the wireworms to feed. Wireworm larvae feed on the active ingredient, and once ingested, wireworms will stop feeding, allowing the crop to get past its most vulnerable stages.
Contact treatments are effective when the pest comes into contact with the treatment on the seed surface, stopping the wireworm feeding quickly.
The combination of contact activity, to quickly stop wireworm feeding, and systemic activity, which grows with the plant to target wireworms that feed on the seedling, provides consistent defense against wireworms from planting through critical development stages this season and reduces wireworm populations for the following year.
Cereals trial from beginning of development, 2015 in USA, outstanding control of wireworm. Performance evaluations are based on internal trials, field observations and/or public information. Data from multiple locations and years should be consulted whenever possible. Individual results may vary depending on local growing, soil and weather conditions. Always read and follow label directions.
Cruiser (TMX)
20 g ai/100 kg seeds
Untreated
PLINAZOLIN® technology
7.5 g ai/100 kg seeds
Cereals trial from beginning of development, 2015 in USA, outstanding control of wireworm. Performance evaluations are based on internal trials, field observations and/or public information. Data from multiple locations and years should be consulted whenever possible. Individual results may vary depending on local growing, soil and weather conditions. Always read and follow label directions.
Cruiser (TMX)
20 g ai/100kg seeds
Untreated
PLINAZOLIN® technology
7.5 g ai/100kg seeds
Frequently asked questions
Syngenta CP Product Guide
Learn about our innovative lineup of solutions to help you excel in your field this season - as well as agronomic insights to inform your decisions.
Wireworm management guide
Learn how to identify wireworm damage, better understand the factors that influence their behaviour, and develop control strategies to protect your crops.
Combine view helps manage wireworms
The vantage point from your combine is a great place to make observations that can guide management decisions.
Wireworm management: Understanding the life cycle
Gain insight into the wireworm lifecycle to implement effective control strategies and minimize yield losses.
Helpful resources
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