Application & Benefits

The Toughest Thing in Pink

Why choose Raxil^®?

• Raxil is the toughest opponent against true loose smut and seed- and soil-borne fusarium in cereals 
• It’s an easy-to-apply formulation that combines the systemic fungicides tebuconazole and metalaxyl
• You get protection that goes beyond true loose smut and fusarium to guard against all of the most serious early season diseases in wheat, barley and oats 
• It’s a seed treatment that’s proven to work with, on average, an 8% yield increase over untreated seed in internal and independent research trials
• Unlike other seed treatments available, Raxil’s viscosity does not change until it actually freezes 
• It’s the best choice for on-the-go seed treaters; Raxil’s water-based formulation helps reduce dust, minimize buildup on equipment and makes for easy cleanup

What’s more, Raxil WW consists of water-based Raxil MD packaged with insecticide component Stress Shield™ to provide total seedling protection.

Application Tips

• Accurate application rates and uniform distribution are fundamental to top performance. Mix seed and seed treatment quickly and uniformly.
• Refer to the Raxil label and instructions supplied with treating systems for complete information on proper application techniques.
• Always wear personal protective equipment when handling seed treatments or treated seed.
• To mix Raxil MD and Stress Shield agitate the Raxil MD and Stress Shield jugs by shaking them. Pour the entire contents of the 2.1 L bottle of Stress Shield into the 10L Jug of Raxil MD. Rinse the Stress Shield jug with 750 ml of water and pour into the Raxil MD jug. Mix the Raxil WW thoroughly and apply at 363 ml per 100 kg of seed.
• If the Raxil WW container is left for a certain period of time the Stress Shield can settle out. Just take the jug and shake well and begin application.
• Raxil WW can be diluted with water. Ensure adequate agitation and proper adjustment of rate.
• Raxil WW has been shown to not adversely affect the germination of seed and remains effective on the seed from year to year. Always check the germination of carry-over treated seed prior to planting.
• Allow adequate time for the seed treatment to dry on the seed and ensure that the seed is dry before planting. Always calibrate seeding equipment with treated seed as seed flow can be affected.

Disease Control

Raxil provides superior protection against the most damaging diseases for cereal crops. Registered for all types of wheat, barley and oats, Raxil is chosen more than any other seed treatment to provide the best defense against yield losses caused by seed- and soil-borne diseases. Raxil is particularly strong in its combined control of all smuts, bunts, and seed rots and seedling blights caused by fusarium and other pathogens.

Fusarium in Wheat

Fusarium doesn’t just cause head blight, it also causes seed rot, seedling blight and root rot, seriously harming crop establishment and causing yield losses as high as 6% to 7%.

Update - Fusarium Impact

• In 2010, while still being a problem in Manitoba, fusarium head blight levels were high in east Saskatchewan, south-central Saskatchewan, central Alberta and southern Alberta
• In 2011, overall incidence levels of FHB were low; however, the disease has spread over most of Western Canada

Protect Against Fusarium Infections

Seed-borne infections of fusarium lead to:

• Poor emergence
• Seedling blight
• Pathogen buildup in the soil
• Potential for future head blight infections

Raxil is a valuable tool to limit the spread of fusarium into new areas and to protect the emerging crop from infection by existing soil inoculum. When it comes to fusarium control, Raxil is the clear winner.

Increased Plant Stand

% Plant Stand Increase (plt/m2) Cereals Soil-Borne Fusarium

Source: 14 Bayer CropScience internal research trials (2004-2005).

Cereals treated with Raxil outperformed the untreated check by an astounding 29% and surpassed the competitor product by 4%.

Plant Stand

Source: Bayer CropScience internal research trials (2007-2010).

The proven Raxil WW combination of insecticide + fungicide has been shown to significantly increase the plant stand of cereals by 23% compared to fungicide alone.

Increased Grain Yield

Source: Bayer CropScience internal research trials (2007-2010).

In addition to increased plant stand, Raxil WW increases grain yield in cereals. In 10 replicated research trials, Raxil provided a 13.1 bu./ac. yield increase over untreated seed.

Smuts

True loose smut causes significant damage to barley yields – up to 20% if left unchecked. Raxil works to protect barley from systemic movement of true loose smut. This inside-out protection helps crops get off to a healthy start.

The Toughest On Smut

• Raxil’s systemic activity protects barley right from the time it hits the ground, helping the crop get off to a healthy start. Seeds germinate quickly to produce vigorous seedlings.
• Other seed treatments are not registered for smut control and provide less effective protection. Check product labels to be sure you are getting the protection you need.

Smut in Barley

• In 2010, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada surveys showed that up to 57% of all 6-row barley fields and 7% of all 2-row barley fields in Western Canada were infected with true loose smut
• The disease is prevalent in most of Western Canada

% Control of True Loose Smut in Barley 

Source: Five Bayer CropScience internal research trials (2004-2005).