LEVERAGE 2.7 SE™ Insecticide is a new broad-spectrum insecticide from Bayer Agriculture Division. LEVERAGE contains two proven active ingredients: cyfluthrin (1.1 lb. ai/gal.) and imidacloprid (1.6 lb. ai/gal.) with two distinctly different modes of action. Two modes of action not only broaden the insect control spectrum with LEVERAGE but also reduce the potential for insecticide resistance development. Therefore, LEVERAGE is a good choice for managing resistance of certain pests such as plant bug (Lygus species) which is susceptible to both active ingredients. LEVERAGE will be recommended at 3 to 3.75 oz./A on non-Bt cotton and 3.0 oz./A on Bt cotton. Research and demonstration trials conducted by university personnel, cotton consultants, and Bayer personnel indicated excellent performance of LEVERAGE against several important insect pests of cotton including thrips (several species including Frankliniella fusca), cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii), tarnished plant bug (Lygus lineolaris), bollworm (Helicoverpa zea), boll weevil (Anthonomus grandis) and bandedwinged whitefly (Trialeurodes abutiloneus). The potential of LEVERAGE for crop protection was also demonstrated by improved square retention and improved cotton yield compared to other insecticides and untreated plots.