Poncho® VOTiVO®
An extra level of protection for maize and sweetcorn seedlings
ACVM Registration No.P009176
Mode of action: Group 4A insecticide
Active ingredient(s): 508 g/L clothianidin and minimum 2.0x109 cfu/mL Bacillus firmus I-1582
Formulation: Flowable concentrate (FS)
VOTiVO® is a unique strain of the bacteria Bacillus firmus, I-1582. Applied to the seed, VOTiVO is very stable but once the seed is planted and begins to germinate, the bacteria grow with the developing roots creating a living barrier. This barrier is able to reduce the impact of nematode attack.
By coating the maize or sweetcorn roots with a living film of beneficial bacteria, Poncho® VOTiVO reduces the nematode’s ability to attack the roots. In addition, Poncho VOTiVO has been shown to bring plant health benefits such as enhanced rooting.
Key benefits
- Beneficial bacteria colonise the roots to block the impact of nematode attack
- Both active ingredients grow with the seedling to extend their protection
- Plant health benefits strengthen establishment and increase yield potential
- Excellent early-season control of damaging pests during crop establishment
How it works
Provides immediate protection – systemic insecticide protects the seed against key insect pests from the moment it’s planted. The protective “halo” that Poncho® creates protects the entire plant during the critical early growth stages.
With additional biological control – Bacillus firmus I-1582 creates a living barrier to suppress attack from a range of nematode species.
Protects yield potential – by protecting the entire plant during the critical crop establishment phase Poncho VOTiVO® promotes a healthier root system and more uniform and vigorous crop.
