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Fewer Sprays. Less Worries.
The advanced dual-gene system of Genuity™ Bollgard II® allows you to provide a wider spectrum of worm control with even fewer sprays.
- Stops the most leaf-and-boll feeding worm species
- Requires fewer sprays than traditional cotton varieties
- Protects more first-position bolls – the greatest contributor to overall yield
- Provides a wider spectrum of worm control
- Natural refuge means no more costly and time-consuming refuge acres in areas where applicable (See Below for IRM Information)
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Minimize Insect Resistance
Revolutionary dual-gene system of Genuity™ Bollgard II® takes advantage of two worm-stopping B.t. genes at the same time to deliver the best built-in worm control for farmers all across the cotton belt.
Genuity™ Bollgard II® produces two separate B.t. proteins that work to minimize insect resistance in two ways. Each protein is extremely active on the target insects and works at a different site of action within the insects. In order to survive, insects would have to contain resistance genes for BOTH proteins at the same time—which is extremely rare in nature.
Also, since Genuity™ Bollgard II® enhances control of bollworm and expands the spectrum of activity to include armyworms and loopers, the use of insecticides for these pests is eliminated or greatly reduced. The benefit of natural refuge from Genuity™ Bollgard II®, the challenges that come from planning, planting and managing non-B.t. cotton refuge acres are a thing of the past. Reduced use of conventional insecticides should delay insect resistance development to these important management tools.
A Natural Solution to Refuge Acre Hassles
With the benefit of natural refuge from Genuity™ Bollgard II®, the challenges that come from planning, planting and managing non-B.t. cotton refuge acres are a thing of the past. Instead, naturally occurring plants and crops already on your land do the job for you.
Protecting next year’s harvest
Following the proper IRM guidelines in your area is key to preserving the many benefits and the quality insect protection of B.t. cotton technology. By taking advantage of the appropriate varieties, seeding rates and planting technologies for your area, you are able to ensure that the superior protection of Genuity™ Bollgard II® will continue to help your cotton reach its true potential for years and harvests to come.
For more information on the natural-refuge option or the proper IRM practices in your area, take a look at the Technology Use Guide.
Growers may utilize the natural refuge option for varieties containing the Genuity™ Bollgard II® trait in the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, SC, TN, VA, and most of Texas (excluding the Texas counties of Brewster, Crane, Crockett, Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Loving, Pecos, Presidio, Reeves, Terrell, Val Verde, Ward and Winkler). The natural refuge option does not apply to Genuity™ Bollgard II® cotton grown in areas where pink bollworm is a pest, including CA, AZ, NM, and the above listed Texas counties. It also remains the case that Genuity™ Bollgard® and Genuity™ Bollgard II® cotton cannot be planted south of Highway 60 in Florida and that Genuity™ Bollgard® cotton cannot be planted in certain other counties in the Texas panhandle.