Velum® Nematicide/Fungicide Group 7 Fungicide
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Velum® Nematicide/Fungicide Group 7 Fungicide Velum ® nematicide/fungicide from Bayer is a nematicide/ /// THE NEMATODE PROBLEM fungicide for growers to apply early in the season to Nematodes are an invisible threat that can help maximize yield potential through suppression of negatively impact soil health and harm crops. nematodes and diseases. Velum helps to manage a wide spectrum of yield-robbing nematodes and brings Symptoms of nematodes include: long-lasting suppression. • Root damage /// SOLUTION FOR POST-PLANTING • Wilting and stunted growth PROTECTION • Disease transmission Fluopyram, the active ingredient in Velum® nematicide/ • Reduced crop yield fungicide works to suppress diseases. Once applied, ® it moves from roots to leaves, not only suppressing /// THE RESULTS ARE CLEAR WITH VELUM nematodes below ground but also moving throughout NEMATICIDE/FUNGICIDE the plant to help promote overall plant health and Trial data throughout the United States has shown high suppress key diseases and maximizing yield potential. yield potential for crops treated with Velum compared Velum is not intended as a replacement for fumigants to untreated crops, due to successful nematode and can be used with other nematode management management with Velum. practices and chemistries. /// VELUM® NEMATICIDE/FUNGICIDE /// BENEFITS QUICK FACTS • Promotion of root health • Active Ingredient: Fluopyram • Increased yield potential • Wide-spectrum nematicidal activity • FRAC: Group 7 Fungicide • Suppresses key diseases • Signal Word: Caution • Ease of application • REI: 12 hours • Can be part of a complete nematode • PHI: 0–30 days, depending on crop management program • Use Rate: Refer to the label for use rate Action to Help Fight Against Nematodes Meloidogyne incognita Meloidogyne incognita Untreated Treated† Mobile Nematodes Immobile Nematodes †Treatment with active ingredient in Velum® nematicide/fungicide. /// HOW VELUM® NEMATICIDE/ /// RESTRICTIONS FUNGICIDE WORKS • Do not apply more than 13.7 fl oz of Velum per acre • Mitochondria are essential for cellular energy per year. production. • Do not apply Velum® nematicide/fungicide within 30 • Fluopyram, the active ingredient in Velum® nematicide/ days of harvest, depending on target crop. fungicide, selectively inhibits Complex II of the • Regardless of formulation or method of application, mitochondrial respiratory chain in the mitochondria apply no more than 0.45 lb/A of fluopyram per year, of nematodes and fungi. In nematodes this results in including seed treatment, soil and foliar uses. immobility and death. Watermelon Nematicide Trial Tomato Nematicide Trial 35000 3.5 12000 5 690 4.5 30000 3 10000 4 3.5 25000 2.5 8000 3 2.5 20000 2 6000 2 1.5 Gall Rating (0-5 Scale) Yield (lb./A) Yield (lb./A) 15000 1.5 4000 1 0.5 10000 1 Gall Rating (0-5 Scale) 2000 0 5000 0.5 0 Untreated Vydate® L Insecticide Velum® Velum 0 0 (at plant) Nematicide/ (at plant Untreated NIMITZ® Insecticide Velum® Velum Fungicide fb 3 weeks) (1 week before plant) Nematicide/ (at plant (at plant) Fungicide fb 3 weeks) Yield (lb/A) Gail Rating Yield (lb/A) Gail Rating (at plant) Dr. Abolfazl Hajhassani, University of Georgia, Tifton, GA 2020 Dr. Abolfazl Hajhassani, University of Georgia, Tifton, GA 2020 Registered Crops Key Pests ® Velum Nematicide/Fungicide Reduces • Peanuts • Alternaria Brown Spot Nematode Damage* in Tomatoes • Cotton • Nematodes 100 90 • Sweet Potatoes • Pink Root 80 • Cucurbit Vegetables • White Mold 70 60 • Citrus • Leaf Spot 50 • Corn • Sclerotinia 40 Root Damage (%) (field and sweet) 30 • Powdery Mildew 20 • Brassica Vegetables • Fusarium 10 0 • Bulb Vegetables Untreated Velum® Nematicide/Fungicide ** • Fruiting Vegetables *3 trials with 6 comparisons showing sting nematode damage in Thonotosassa and Vero each . • Pecans **Velum treatments included double applications of Velum at labeled rates as well as applications of a different formulation at rates which delivered equivalent amounts of active ingredient. • Caneberries Velum is recommended for nematode and disease suppression. • Bushberries • Strawberries • Tobacco • Stone Fruit IMPORTANT: This bulletin is not intended to provide adequate information for use of these products. 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