The Pest Management Regulatory Agency recently announced a label expansion for Vayantis Seed Treatment for the control of seed rot and pre-emergence damping-off caused by Pythium spp. on a wide range of crops, including ginseng, culinary herbs listed within any crop group (Crop Group 25, CG3 (chives), and CG4 (dill, cilantro, parsley)), spices (Crop Group 26), and many specialty vegetables. Consult the label for the full list of crops covered. This registration only covers Vayantis alone (picarbutrazox) and not other formulations with a mix of active ingredients (e.g., Vayantis IV). This label expansion was secured by the registrant, Syngenta Canada Inc.

Vayantis Seed Treatment can be applied by commercial seed treaters or at the farm using seed treatment equipment that accurately meters, mixes, and applies a flowable seed treatment. The equipment must provide uniform coverage of Vayantis Seed Treatment on the seed. Uneven or incomplete seed coverage may not give the desired level of disease control.

Apply Vayantis Seed Treatment at a rate of 2.5-25 mL. The rate used should be based on the anticipated damping-off pressures in the field. This product contains no colourant. An appropriate colourant must be added when this product is applied to the seed.

For more information, consult the product label or contact Syngenta Canada Inc. Note: This article is not intended to be an endorsement or recommendation for this particular product, but rather a notice of registration activity.