Novartis Crop Protection is developing Adage ^® , a new extremely efficacious seed treatment insecticide belonging to the chemical class known as neonicotinoide. Adage ^® at 300 gai/100Kg (7.65 fl.oz./cwt) of cottonseed has provided excellent aphid, and thrip control, similar to Temik ^® at 3.5 lbs/A applied in-furrow at planting. Adage ^® provided good control of the western flower thrip (F. occidentalis).

Adage ^® , having a water solubility value of 4,100 ppm, has proven to be a key factor in the consistent performance over other neonicotinoides. Adage ^® has provided excellent Thrip and Aphid control and has out yielded the fungicide check by over 300 lbs lint cotton per acre in 2000 trials. In Central Texas, Adage ^® seed treatment has provided up to 45 days of effective control of cotton Aphid. At a use rate of less than 20 gai per acre, Adage ^® has an excellent worker safety profile, while also being safe to the crop and the environment making Adage ^® an excellent new product for the cotton producer.