New Poncho®/VOTiVO™ seed treatment helps ensure your corn seed is protected from the moment it’s planted all the way through the critical stages of early season development.

Poncho/VOTiVO provides a new biological mode of action that introduces a revolutionary way to protect corn seedlings and roots against nematodes. It contains a unique strain of bacteria that lives and grows with young corn roots, creating a breakthrough living barrier that nematodes can’t break through. When VOTiVO is paired with the top-performing power of Poncho, the result is consistently higher yields and a positive return on investment.

Poncho/VOTiVO comes to market at a time when insect and nematode damage may be on the rise in many areas. Several factors can contribute to increased nematode and insect populations, including:

• Reduction of carbamate and organophosphate applications.

• Lower soil disturbance from reduced-tillage practices.

• Planting the same crop year after year.

Poncho/VOTiVO advantages:

• With the higher powered 500* rate of Poncho, growers get increased control of wireworm, black cutworm, white grub and other early season pests.

• New mode of action protects against nematode damage from a wide range of species.

• The bacteria in Poncho/VOTiVO colonize and grow around the root to create a living barrier of protection.

• The product is very stable in the formulation, on the seed and in the root zone.

• Maximizes early season plant stands and vigor.

• Higher yields—current data shows a 6 to 8 bu/A yield increase over Poncho 250*.

• Provides a positive return on investment.

• Currently labeled for corn and soybeans — cotton** label is expected for 2011 season.

Introducing new Poncho/VOTiVO. The most trusted seed-applied insecticide joins forces with the most revolutionary, complete nematode protection on the seed.

*Poncho 250 and Poncho 500 are the 0.25 mg AI/kernel and 0.50 mg AI/kernel application rates (respectively) of Poncho 600 seed-applied insecticide.** Registered for use on corn and soybeans; cotton registration expected for the 2011 season.

Bayer CropScience LP, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Always read and follow label instructions. Bayer (reg’d), the Bayer Cross (reg’d) Poncho® and VOTiVO™ are trademarks of Bayer. Avicta is a Restricted Use Pesticide. Avicta and Cruiser are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Poncho and Poncho/VOTiVO are not registered in all states. For additional product information call toll-free 1-866-99-BAYER(1-866-992-2937) or visit our Web site at www.BayerCropScienceUS.com.BCSRVOTIVOR4010

Poncho/VOTiVO Corn Yield Benefits

Efficacy Chart for Corn

Poncho/VOTiVO Yield Summary in Corn167 Trials, 2007-09

Yield Advantage Poncho/VOTiVO vs. Poncho 250*High Nematode Infestations, University Trials, 2007-09

For more information, visit PonchoVOTiVO.us.

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Poncho/VOTiVO average yield is statistically different from Poncho 250 at 95% confidence interval level.

Poncho/VOTiVO average yield is statistically different from Avicta + Cruiser 500 at 95% confidence interval level.

■ Bars identify RR, CB seed sources■ Bars identify RR, CRW, CB seed sources■ Bars identify unknown seed sources

Poncho/VOTiVO vs. Avicta + Cruiser 500 Yield Comparisons, 28 Trials, 2008-09

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IMPORTANT: This bulletin is not intended to provide adequate information for use of these products. Read the label before using these products. Observe all label directions and precautions while using these products.