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Insure Cereal FX4
Even stronger broad-spectrum protection plus Plant Health Benefits1.
- Four modes of action to deliver broad-spectrum defense against key seed- and soil-borne diseases to protect your return on investment
- Plant Health Benefits provide more uniform emergence, enhanced seedling vigour and better management of minor stress to help you achieve your target plant population2
- Formulated for reduced viscosity and optimized usability for enhanced ease-of-use during treating
1 Plant Health Benefits refer to products that contain the active ingredient pyraclostrobin.
2 All comparisons are to untreated unless otherwise stated.
Labels & SDS
9 AVAILABLE
Applicable On
Cereals
- Barley
- Canary seed3
- Oats
- Rye
- Triticale
- Wheat (all types)
3 Including food use.
Labels & SDS
Benefits of Insure Cereal FX4
- Insure Cereal FX4 combines four modes of action to deliver broad-spectrum protection against seed- and soil-borne diseases.
- The Plant Health Benefits1 offer greater germination for improved emergence and enhanced seedling vigour, including better management of minor stress.2
1 Plant Health Benefits refer to products that contain the active ingredient pyraclostrobin.
2 All comparisons are to untreated unless otherwise stated.
Performance Trials
Strong uniform emergence
Increased seedling vigour with Insure Cereal FX4
Decreased bridging for optimized usability
Improved flowability for enhanced ease-of-use
Product Info & Application Guide
Disease Management
Crop |
Disease |
|---|---|
In barley, oats, rye, triticale and wheat (all types) and canary seed. |
Seed rot/pre-emergence damping-off (all Fusarium spp., Rhizoctonia solani, Cochliobolus sativus and Pythium spp.) |
In barley. |
Covered smut (Ustilago hordae) |
In oats. |
Covered smut (Ustilago hordae) |
In rye, triticale and wheat (all types). |
Common bunt (Tilletia tritici, Tilletia laevis) |
1 Plant Health Benefits refer to products that contain the active ingredient pyraclostrobin.
2 All comparisons are to untreated unless otherwise stated.
Application Tips
Agitate thoroughly prior to use.
Apply using standard slurry, gravity flow or mist-type seed treatment application equipment.
When used at the recommended rate of 300 ml/100 kg of seed, no additional dyes or dilutions with water are needed unless recommended by the manufacturer of the seed treatment application equipment.
If recommended by the manufacturer of the seed treatment application equipment, increase the use rate proportionally to the dilution rate (e.g. add 100 ml of water to 300 ml of Insure Cereal FX4, then apply at 400 ml/100 kg seed). BASF supports the addition of water to Insure Cereal FX4 to a maximum volume of 600 ml (300 ml additional water per 100 kg).
Thorough seed coverage offers the best protection from seed-borne, soil-borne and seedling diseases.
Do not use treated seed for food, feed or oil production.
Insure Cereal FX4 contains sufficient pigment to conspicuously colour and coat treated seed. Regulations pertaining to the colouration of treated seed enforced under the “Seeds Act” must be strictly adhered to when using Insure Cereal FX4.
Please consult the seed treatment application equipment manufacturer in question for further directions.
How Much to Apply
One case of Insure Cereal FX4 fungicide seed treatment will treat 6,533 kg of seed (14,386 lb), one drum treats 39,998 kg (88,180 lb), and one tote treats 149,992 kg (330,676 lb), all at 300 ml per 100 kg (220 lb) of seed.
Crop |
Bushels (bu) |
Bushels (bu) per |
Bushels (bu) per |
|---|---|---|---|
Canary Seed |
288 bu |
1,764 bu |
6,614 bu |
Barley |
300 bu |
1,837 bu |
6,888 bu |
Oats |
422 bu |
2,584 bu |
9,689 bu |
Rye, triticale |
256 bu |
1,567 bu |
5,878 bu |
Wheat |
240 bu |
1,470 bu |
5,510 bu |
FAQ
The colour from an Insure seed treatment has stained my equipment. What can I use to remove the stains?
BASF strictly adheres to regulations pertaining to the colouration of treated seed, enforced under the “Seeds Act”. Therefore, Insure seed treatments contain sufficient pigment to visibly colour and coat the seed. This can stain truck boxes blue or red. MS Schippers Foam or Enviro Clean can be used to help remove stains from the surface of equipment dyed by Insure seed treatments.
Can I dilute Insure brand seed treatments with water?
If desired, based on treating conditions, applicators can dilute Insure brand seed treatments with water. Increase the use rate proportionally to the dilution rate (e.g. 100 ml water + 300 ml Insure® Cereal FX4 = 400 ml/100 kg seed). BASF supports the addition of water to Insure Cereal FX4 to a maximum volume of 600 ml (300 ml additional water per 100 kg).
How long does seed treated with an Insure seed treatment stay good? How far in advance can I treat seed with an Insure seed treatment?
Seed treated with Insure seed treatments can be stored for up to one year without impacting seed germination and viability. Beyond one year, seed should be re-treated to maintain product efficacy.
Where can I find information on properly calibrating my seed treating equipment with Insure brand seed treatments?
Calibration documents for A4, G3 and G40 treating systems can all be found on the website product pages for each Insure brand seed treatment.
Where can I find information on application rate by crop for Insure brand seed treatments?
Treatment rate is based on total weight, not the number of bushels of seed or bushel weight. Each Insure brand technology sheet provides details on application rates for all labeled crops by pack size.
What temperature should Insure brand seed treatments be stored at?
Protect from temperatures below 0ºC and above 30ºC.