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Bayer Crop Science provides a wide portfolio of products for the protection of crops against diseases pests and weeds. This overview mentions some of these products, available for protection of a range of vegetable crops in The Netherlands.

Fungicide with local-systemic properties fungicide based on two active ingredients. Very strong performance (preventive and curative) on oomycetes like downy mildew in lettuce (Bremia lactucae) and spinach (Peronospora farinosa) or white rust (Albugo candida) in cabbage.

Fungicide with a strong preventive and curative effect on a broad spectrum of fungal diseases (with the exception of oomycetes).
Very good performance on diseases like powdery mildew (Erysiphe spp.), rust (Puccinia spp.) and Alternaria spp.

Biological fungicide / bactericide based on Bacillus amyloliquefaciens QST 713 with a very broad label for both foliar and soil applications.
For the foliar application Serenade works as a contact fungicide on diseases like powdery mildew, alternaria and botrytis. In the soil the bacteria from Serenade will colonize the roots and protect the plant for diseases like Pythium spp. Serenade also acts like a bio-stimulant  through various mechanisms.

Herbicide for weed control in carrots, celeriac, fresh and dry peas and field beans. Control of annual broadleaved weeds, annual meadowgrass and cockspur. Challenge is a soil herbicide with a broad activity spectrum, active on moist and dry soils.

Biological contact insecticide based on carboxylic acid for usage in both conventional and organic farming. Controls sucking insects like aphids, thrips and whiteflies. Safe on most beneficial insects, no residue, no EU-MRL. At this moment Flipper can be used in all crops.

Insecticide with unique two-way systemic activity. Very effective on a broad spectrum of sucking insects and safe on most beneficial insects. Because the active ingredient is transported upwards and downwards in the vascular system of plants, Batavia is effective on hard-to-reach insects. Depending on the crop and the timing this goes for sucking insects on the leaves as well as the roots.

The table below provides an overview of the registration of the products mentioned, in various vegetable crops as currently available in The Netherlands (status: August 2020). Information on registrations may change, visit the Bayer website www.agro.bayer.nl for the most up-to-date situation. This table is valid for The Netherlands, visit the local Bayer website for information on products in another country.