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Above-Ground Insect Control

Above-ground pests can cause significant damage to ear quality and leave your crops vulnerable to potential disease pressure — all impacting your yield potential. Get next-level control of 13 above-ground pests with our above-ground trait portfolio, including control of corn earworm and western bean cutworm.

The Industry's Most Effective Above-Ground Insect Control

More Protection

Controlling major leaf-, stalk- and ear-feeding corn insects, and the only trait in the industry to control western bean cutworm.1

Improved Quality

Results in reduced insect-feeding damage, a better crop stand and higher grain and livestock feed quality due to lower incidences of mold and mycotoxin development.

Increased Yield Potential

Provides above-ground protection for a 7.3 Bu/A average advantage.2

See How Viptera Stacks Up

The Viptera trait stack provides better, more complete control of feeding insects. Get cleaner, healthier ears compared to non-traited hybrids.

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Hybrid without Viptera
Conventional

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Taking on the Toughest Pests

Western bean cutworm and corn earworm can cause major crop loss. It is essential to make sure you have the right tools and strategy to protect your seeds from the start.

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Viptera (left) vs Non-traited Hybrids (center and right)
Corn Earworm Pressure

Western Bean Cutworm

  • Infestations may occur over the span of several weeks, requiring multiple scouting visits and treatments.
  • Timing of treatment is critical. After larvae enter the ear, they cannot be effectively managed with insecticides.
  • Viptera is the only trait that effectively controls western bean cutworm.
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Viptera (left) vs Non-traited Hybrids (right)
Palmyra, Missouri | 2022
Corn Earworm Pressure

Corn Earworm

  • Corn earworm is one of the most destructive corn pests in the United States with two to three generations of corn earworm each season.
  • Damage provides an easy access point for other diseases and pests that can cause additional ear damage or quality problems.
  • Viptera provides better, more complete control of corn earworm.

Take Control of 13 Above-Ground Insects

Viptera trait stacks provide better, more complete control of major leaf-, stalk- and ear-feeding corn insects.

Insect Viptera® Trait Stacks* Optimum® AcreMax® VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® PowerCore®
ENLIST®
Corn Earworm



Black Cutworm



Fall Armyworm



Western Bean Cutworm



Dingy Cutworm



Common Stalk Borer



Lesser Cornstalk Borer



Southern Cornstalk Borer



True Armyworm



Beet Armyworm



Sugarcane Borer



European Corn Borer



Southwestern Corn Borer



Insect Control Scale

  • Blank = Unavailable
  • [-]= No Effect
  • [+] = Some
  • [++] = Good
  • [+++] = Very Good
  • [++++] = Excellent

Some/Good provides insect suppression

Very Good/Excellent provides potential insect conrol

*Includes Viptera®, Viptera®Z3, Agrisure Viptera® 3110 trait stacks. To add corn rootworm control, consider DuracadeViptera™, DuracadeVipteraZ3 or Agrisure Viptera® 3111 trait stacks.

Full Above-Ground Trait Portfolio

Many trait stacks are available in a simple E-Z Refuge® seed blend, offering a convenient in-bag refuge and in combination with water optimizing Artesian® corn hybrids.

The industry's most effective above-ground insect control for major leaf-, stalk- and ear-feeding corn insects, including western bean cutworm.

VIPTERA PRODUCT SHEET

Comprehensive above-ground insect control with an alternate mode of action on key lepidopteran pests.

Multiple modes of action against corn border and suppression of ear-fleeding insects.

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