In this issue of FMC AgChat:
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- Coragen® MaX insecticide controls grasshoppers fast
- Grasshopper insights podcast
- Don’t forget to protect your eyes from the sun
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Fight back against grasshoppers
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Grasshoppers caused damage across Western Canada in 2022. They’ve already hit Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan. With Coragen® MaX insecticide, you can tackle big bug problems with a small package – and a lighter workload:
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- Fast acting. Feeding stops within minutes of ingestion.
- Effective. Controls hatching insects all the way through to the adult stages of development.
- Long-lasting:
- Extended residual control (7 to 14 days)2 of grasshoppers
- Translaminar movement
- Apply day or night in a wide range of temperatures (between 4°C and 40°C)
- Minimal pre-harvest intervals
- Stable in the tank and very tank-mixable
- Easy on bees and beneficials. Has minimal impact on many important beneficial insects and pollinators1 and its favourable environmental and toxicological profile make it a sound choice for growers and applicators.
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We generally recommend targeting 3rd to 4th instar stages to ensure most of the population has hatched and they’re consuming a lot more plant material. However, an application may be needed sooner if grasshopper populations are high enough that they are starting to cause damage early in the season.
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Coragen® MaX insecticide is unique in the way that it controls insects, so scouting for control symptoms will be different.
Click here for full details on grasshopper rate ranges and what to expect once you apply Coragen® MaX insecticide
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Don't miss out on this insightful podcast episode from Top Crop Manager.
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If you're dealing with the challenges of grasshopper infestation in your area, this is a must-listen. Join James Tansey, an entomologist with the Government of Saskatchewan, and Rachel Evans, a technical sales manager, FMC, as they dive deep into the world of grasshopper management.
Discover which regions could experience high grasshopper numbers this year, learn how to implement an effective integrated pest management strategy, and get valuable insights on the latest products that can help you combat these resilient insects.
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Take control of your harvest and gain the knowledge you need to keep grasshoppers at bay. Tune in now!
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SLIP, SLOP, SLAP… and SLIDE… on sunny days
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Slip on a dark-blue, long-sleeved shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat, and slide on sunglasses. These are all ways to reduce the damage sun does to your skin and eyes.
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It’s worth paying attention. There are 80,000 cases of skin cancer diagnosed in Canada every year. Of those, over 5,000 Canadians will get diagnosed with melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer.
If you work outside, you’re at risk. Here are four ways to protect yourself:
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- Slip on long-sleeved clothing. The most effective clothing to protect against sun damage will have an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) rating. That’s similar to SPF except it’s for clothing. A fabric rated at UPF 50 blocks 98% of the sun’s rays. A normal white T-shirt has a UPF rating of 7… which drops to UPF 3 if it gets wet. Dark colours have better UPF scores. Dark blue is the best with a UPF of 30+. Specialty clothing manufacturers sell UPF 50 clothing.
- Slop on sunscreen. This is the obvious one. Keep a bottle of SPF 50 in the cab. Slather up every couple of hours, especially on those high UV-index days. If you want something a little kinder to your skin, find a mineral-based sunscreen that reflects UV rays. Chemical sunscreens are like a sponge and turn absorbed UV light into heat through a chemical reaction. Mineral sunscreen stops the UV light from hitting your skin.
- Slap on a hat. Another no-brainer. Always wear a hat when you’re outside, especially if your dome has a little less hair than it used to. Consider buying yourself a wide-brim hat too. Baseball caps are great, but they don’t protect your neck and ears.
- Slide on sunglasses. Don’t overlook your eyes as too much sun can cause an eye melanoma. Choose shades that advertise UV400. They block 100% of UVA and UVB rays. Polarized sunglasses don’t help. Bigger sunglasses protect more of the sensitive skin around your eyes too.
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We spend a lot of time talking about safety at FMC. Don’t ignore the damage sun can do. Start protecting your skin and eyes now and your future self will thank you.
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Speaking of sun protection, participate in the WHERE IN THE WEST IS COMMANDER CHARGE contest on Twitter for your chance to win Oakley sunglasses! Click below for details.
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¹In line with Integrated Pest Management and Good Agricultural Practices, insecticide applications should be made when pollinators are not foraging to avoid unnecessary exposure.
2 Rate dependent and when environmental conditions are optimal.
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