This seal designates that the corresponding listed variety is treated either with Cruiser or Gaucho seed applied insecticide. These special seed treatments include new crop protection technology that is designed to provide our customers with the very best potential to grow the best produce possible. Although this may cost a little more, research has shown that the benefits can be well worth the added cost in the long run.

Applied directly to the seed, Cruiser and Gaucho insecticides provide contact and systemic protection against Flea Beetles up to the five true-leaf stage, and are effective against plant damage and stand loss caused by Wireworms, Seed Corn Maggots, White Grubs, Southern Corn Leaf Beetles, Chinch Bugs and provides suppression of Black Cutworms (does not control Rootworm Beetle larva or adults) . Cruiser and Gaucho have been shown to significantly reduce Flea Beetle damage on sweet corn seedlings, including hybrids that are susceptible, moderately susceptible or resistant to Stewart's Wilt. Independent field trials have shown that corn protected with Cruiser can produce over 8% better stands, which can make up for the added cost of the treatment.

Even in the absence of Flea Beetle or other insect pressure, protecting the seed with Cruiser or Gaucho typically results in healthier plant stands and improved crop performance, often resulting higher yields than standard treated seed.

Cruiser and Gaucho are applied at low rates that are environmentally friendly. Growers say the products are easy to use, with no need for chemical container disposal, special planter equipment or plant back restrictions.

In addition to all the above stated benefits of Cruiser and Gaucho, the use of these treatments generally gives you access to the best seed lots available and also allows for the use of Dividend Extreme fungicide seed treatment, thought by many to be the best seed applied fungicide available.

Helps increase plant stand, uniformity, vigor and protects yield potential

Provides superior protection against the most destructive early-season soil and foliar insect pests

Systemic activity

Works in variable weather conditions

Saves time at planting

Excellent crop, worker and environmental safety profile

May replace in-furrow applications