Maschio Gaspardo Uragano 2000 - Manual (Page 4)

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PYRALID ATTACK
AND MICOTOXYN PROBLEM
Pyralid larvae winter in crop residues and start to attack young maize; when it is close to
maize flowering, first generation adults deposit eggs on plants. Second generation larvae
enter from leaves pit and bore galleries in stalk and ear: the stem collapses, the ear falls and
operations at harvest are more difficult, high yield loss can occur.
Moreover, secondary fungal diseases introduce dangerous byproducts in maize seed: micotoxyns,
which are harmful for human health. If the concentration is over the legal limits, product is not
suitable for food/feed use, and its value is strongly reduced.
Spraying insecticides at the right moment can prevent or reduce contamination, saving crop yield and
profitability. Uragano allows one to get a very uniform distribution of product for excellent protection
of crops; no plants are crushed during spraying operations: there are no weak/damaged plants that can
spread infection during the subsequent crop stages.
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