Modesto 480FS

Securing Oilseed Rape Stands: Modesto 480FS

For growers specializing in winter oilseed rape, the early growth stage is the highest risk window. «Modesto 480 FS» acts as a critical line of defense, functioning as a professional seed treatment designed to protect young seedlings from both soil-borne and foliar pests that often thrive in the autumn soil profile.

The Power of Dual-Action Chemistry

The product utilizes a proven combination of Clothianidin (a neonicotinoid) and Beta-cyfluthrin (a pyrethroid). This blend creates a dual-action defense system:

• Systemic Protection: Clothianidin is absorbed by the developing root system, providing internal protection against pests like wireworms and the cabbage stem weevil.
• Contact Protection: Beta-cyfluthrin establishes a chemical barrier around the seed, preventing flea beetles and sawflies from decimating young cotyledons upon emergence.

Field Application and Operational Use

Formulated as a flowable suspension concentrate, the product is optimized for modern seed treatment machinery, ensuring excellent coverage and adhesion to the seed coat. This reduces dust-off and ensures that the active ingredients are applied exactly where they are needed most.

• Application Rate: 8–10 liters per tonne of seeds.
• Pest Spectrum: Specifically designed to control wireworms, flea beetles, cabbage stem weevils, and rape sawflies.
• Operation: A single pre-sowing seed treatment is sufficient to cover the vulnerable early-growth period.

The formulation benefits from the technical expertise of a consortium of industry leaders, including Bayer, Arista LifeScience, and others, ensuring a high-quality product that performs consistently under various environmental conditions. With a hazard classification of 3, strict adherence to handling protocols is required during the seed-dressing process in closed facilities. By applying Modesto 480 FS, farmers can significantly reduce the need for emergency post-emergence insecticide sprays, protecting yield potential from day one.