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A one-two punch against yield-robbing pests Why risk lower yields by relying on GMO pest control alone? Hero® insecticide offers the reliable backup you need in tough multi-pest situations with outstanding broad-spectrum control of 45 labeled insects in corn and soybeans. A patented combination of actives delivers the one-two punch of a fast knockdown and a long-lasting residual. In corn, Hero insecticide is a mainline defense against Western bean cutworms, corn rootworm adults and Japanese beetles. In soybeans, it not only controls spider mites at high rates but also prevents post-application flaring unlike other pyrethroids and insect classes. Its versatility offers something for nearly every grower. For the everyday edge on plant health and yields, Hero insecticide has your back. Hero ® Insecticide CORN AND SOYBEAN Quick Facts • Dual-active knockdown controls tough, yield- robbing pests other insecticides may miss. • Flexible tank-mix partner with fungicides, post herbicides and foliar fertilizers for greater efficiency and ease of application. • Multi-pest complex control in corn and soybeans. • Increased spectrum and length of control for more value from insecticide dollar.
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A one-two punch against yield-robbing pestsWhy risk lower yields by relying on GMO pest control alone? Hero® insecticide offers the reliable backup you need in tough multi-pest situations with outstanding broad-spectrum control of 45 labeled insects in corn and soybeans.
A patented combination of actives delivers the one-two punch of a fast knockdown and a long-lasting residual. In corn, Hero insecticide is a mainline defense against Western bean cutworms, corn rootworm adults and Japanese beetles. In soybeans, it not only controls spider mites at high rates but also prevents post-application flaring unlike other pyrethroids and insect classes. Its versatility offers something for nearly every grower.
For the everyday edge on plant health and yields, Hero insecticide has your back.
Hero® Insecticide
CORN AND SOYBEAN
Quick Facts
• Dual-active knockdown controls tough, yield-robbing pests other insecticides may miss.
• Flexible tank-mix partner with fungicides, post herbicides and foliar fertilizers for greater efficiency and ease of application.
• Multi-pest complex control in corn and soybeans. • Increased spectrum and length of control for more
value from insecticide dollar.
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For more information about Hero insecticide, contact your FMC retailer or visit FMCcrop.com. Hero insecticide is a Restricted Use Pesticide. Always read and follow label directions and precautions for use. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states. FMC, Hero, Preemptor and Topguard are trademarks of FMC Corporation or an affiliate. ©2018 FMC Corporation. All rights reserved. 18-FMC-0645 05/18
Use Guidelines:
Active Ingredient: Zeta-cypermethrin and bifenthrin
Chemistry Class: Pyrethroids, IRAC Group 3A
Formulation: 1.14 lbs./gal.
Signal Word: CAUTION
REI: 12 hours
Soybean Insect Scouting Calendar
APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPT OCT
SEED CORN MAGGOT
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE
DECTES STEM BORER
SEED CORN BEETLE
BEAN LEAF BEETLE
POTATO LEAFHOPPER
WIREWORM
THRIPS
SOYBEAN APHID
WHITE GRUBS
TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE
CORN ROOTWORM ADULTS
GREEN CLOVERWORM
CUTWORMS
GRASSHOPPERS
GREEN STINK BUG
JAPANESE BEETLE
CROP PESTSRATE
RANGE (FL. OZ./A)
MAX AMOUNT PER
SEASON (FL. OZ./A)
PHI (DAYS)
Corn (grain, silage, pop)
Worms, grasshoppers, corn rootworms, cucumber beetle adults
2.8-11.2* 44.8 30 grain
60 forage
Corn (sweet)
Worms, grasshoppers, corn rootworms, cucumber beetle adults
4.5-11.2* 29.86 3
Soybeans Bean leaf beetles, cutworms, grasshoppers, armyworms, blister beetles, corn rootworm, cucumber beetle adults, Japanese beetle adults, two-spotted spider mite, thrips, stink bugs, whiteflies
2.6-10.3* 41.2 21
*See label for appropriate rate for specific pests. Not all pests are controlled at all rates.
Influence of Fungicide/Insecticide Applications onSoybean Yields
Mt. Vernon, IL 2015
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Preemptor® SC fungicide 5 oz. + NIS
0.25% v/v-R3-R4
Preemptor SC fungicide 5 oz. + Hero® insecticide
5 oz. + NIS 0.25% v/v-R3-R4
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10
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39.1241.7
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Topguard® EQ fungicide 5 oz. + NIS
@ 0.25% v/v
Topguard EQ fungicide 5 oz. + Hero insecticide 5 oz. + NIS @ 0.25% v/v
Check
Foliar Fungicide/Insecticide Impact on Soybean YieldsDr. Kiersten Wise – Purdue Univ.
West Lafayette, IN 2015
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69.2
Mst.
Yield Bu./A
