{"id":39715,"date":"2023-06-14T15:44:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T20:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=39715"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:37:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:37:55","password":"","slug":"have-confidence-in-your-canola-seed-treatment-with-syngenta-and-bayer","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/agricultural-seed-crop-inputs-canada-portal\/knowledge-hub\/canolamedia\/have-confidence-in-your-canola-seed-treatment-with-syngenta-and-bayer\/","title":{"rendered":"Have Confidence in Your Canola Seed Treatment with Syngenta and Bayer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protecting young canola plants from early-season insects and diseases is essential for&nbsp;establishing&nbsp;a strong, uniform stand, and seed treatments play a key role in that protection.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Syngenta and Bayer offer programs designed to give growers added confidence in their seed treatment choices \u2014 from foundational control of key pests to enhanced support when&nbsp;additional&nbsp;insect pressure occurs. Understanding what each program provides can help ensure your crop gets the protection it needs during its most vulnerable stages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seed Treatment Options from Syngenta&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing your canola crop is protected from insects and diseases provides peace of mind. Syngenta\u2019s programs give you just&nbsp;that,&nbsp;confidence in your crop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helix\u00ae\u00a0Saltro\u00ae and\u00a0Fortenza\u00ae Advanced are seed treatment options from Syngenta. Helix\u00a0Saltro\u00a0is a foundation seed treatment with the protection you know and trust from Helix Vibrance\u00ae. It controls flea beetles, seed-borne blackleg, Alternaria, Rhizoctonia, Fusarium,\u00a0Pythium\u00a0and seedling disease complex.\u00a0\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br>Helix\u00a0Saltro\u00a0is also unique as it is a fungicidal seed treatment for protection from\u00a0early season\u00a0airborne blackleg. Fortenza Advanced is an enhanced, add-on seed treatment\u00a0providing you\u00a0industry-leading flea beetle protection with the added benefit of cutworm control.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Syngenta\u2019s Canola&nbsp;Seedcare\u2122&nbsp;Performance Package&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you use Helix&nbsp;Saltro&nbsp;or&nbsp;Fortenza&nbsp;Advanced,&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;backed by Syngenta\u2019s Canola&nbsp;Seedcare\u2122 Performance Package. That means if you use either treatment according to its respective&nbsp;label&nbsp;but you still need to spray for insects, Syngenta will reimburse you for a single application of insecticide. For flea&nbsp;beetles, that&nbsp;insecticide is&nbsp;Decis\u00ae or Pounce\u00ae 385 EC. For cutworms,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;Pounce 385 EC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the Program Works\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Product<\/th><th>Flea beetle support<\/th><th>Cutworm support<\/th><th>Flea beetles<br><em><strong>Days after seeding<\/strong><\/em><\/th><th>Cutworms<br><em><strong>Days after seeding<\/strong><\/em><\/th><th>Final submission<br>date to Syngenta<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Helix Saltro\u00ae<\/td><td>$3\/acre<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>June 30\/23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fortenza Advanced<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$8\/acre<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>July 7\/23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Helix Saltro\u00ae &amp; Fortenza Advanced<\/td><td>$6\/acre<\/td><td>$8\/acre<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>July 7\/23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Insecticide options<\/td><td>Decis\u00ae or Pounce\u00ae 384 EC<\/td><td>Pounce\u00ae 384 EC<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Qualify for the Program\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Submit all invoices to Syngenta:<\/strong>\u00a0Complete and\u00a0submit\u00a0all 2023 seed and product applicable invoices to Syngenta by Aug. 15, 2023.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow best agronomic practices:<\/strong>\u00a0Use recommended Canola Council of Canada cultural and agronomic practices for\u00a0optimal\u00a0canola stand establishment.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scout for feeding damage:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/knowledge-hub\/managing-flea-beetles-what-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regularly scout your canola fields<\/a>\u00a0after emergence for flea beetle and cutworm feeding damage.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Register before spraying:<\/strong>\u00a0Register for the program prior to spraying by calling 1-87-SYNGENTA (1-877-964-3682).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Growers who seed canola consecutively on the same field are not eligible for the Canola&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Canola-Seedcare-Performance-Package-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seedcare Performance Package<\/a>. A Syngenta representative will investigate all&nbsp;inquiries&nbsp;and growers will require pre-spray approval to receive compensation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility for the BUTEO\u00ae&nbsp;start Assurance Program&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Growers using the Bayer products BUTEO\u00ae start and Prosper\u00ae&nbsp;EverGol\u00ae may be eligible for the BUTEO start Assurance Program. If you experience flea beetle feeding damage of more than 25% on your canola treated with BUTEO start and Prosper&nbsp;EverGol&nbsp;seed treatments at or before the four-leaf stage, you could be eligible for up to a 100% rebate on&nbsp;Decis&nbsp;insecticide.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>To be eligible, you must sign up for the program at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/buteostartassurance.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BUTEOstartAssurance.ca<\/a>&nbsp;or call 1-844-250-9362 before or up to three days after you apply&nbsp;Decis&nbsp;and qualifying acres must exceed&nbsp;40 acres. Full program details are available&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-BUTEO-Start-Assurance-Program.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1775838983658\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What seed treatment options does Syngenta offer for canola protection?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Syngenta offers Helix\u00a0Saltro\u00a0and\u00a0Fortenza\u00a0Advanced as seed treatment options for canola. Helix\u00a0Saltro\u00a0provides control for flea beetles, seed-borne blackleg,\u00a0Alternaria\u00a0and several soil-borne diseases, while\u00a0Fortenza\u00a0Advanced offers enhanced protection against flea beetles and added cutworm control.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1775838995793\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How does the Canola\u00a0Seedcare\u00a0Performance Package from Syngenta support growers?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Canola\u00a0Seedcare\u00a0Performance Package from Syngenta reimburses growers for a single application of insecticide if they use Helix\u00a0Saltro\u00a0or\u00a0Fortenza\u00a0Advanced as directed and still need to spray for insects. For flea beetles, this includes\u00a0Decis\u00a0or Pounce 385 EC and for cutworms, it is Pounce 385 EC.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1775839002016\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are the requirements to qualify for Syngenta\u2019s Canola\u00a0Seedcare\u00a0Performance Package?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>To qualify, growers must\u00a0submit\u00a0all relevant 2023 seed and product invoices by August 15, 2023, follow recommended agronomic practices, regularly scout canola fields for\u00a0damage\u00a0and register for the program before spraying. Fields with consecutive canola seeding are not\u00a0eligible\u00a0and pre-spray approval is\u00a0required\u00a0for compensation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1775839034649\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What assurance program does Bayer offer for BUTEO start and Prosper\u00a0EverGol\u00a0seed treatments?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Bayer offers the BUTEO start Assurance Program for growers using BUTEO start and Prosper\u00a0EverGol\u00a0seed treatments. If more than 25% flea beetle feeding damage occurs at or before the four-leaf stage, growers may be eligible for up to a 100% rebate on\u00a0Decis\u00a0insecticide, provided they sign up before or within three days after spraying and qualifying acres exceed 40.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protecting young canola plants from early-season insects and diseases is essential for&nbsp;establishing&nbsp;a strong, uniform stand, and seed treatments play a key role in that protection.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Syngenta&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":34865,"template":"","meta":{"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"_customify_content_layout":"","_customify_sidebar":"","_customify_page_header_display":"default","_customify_disable_header":"","_customify_disable_header_top":"","_customify_disable_header_main":"","_customify_disable_header_bottom":"","_customify_disable_page_title":"","_customify_disable_content_vertical_padding":"","_customify_disable_footer_top":"","_customify_disable_footer_main":"","_customify_disable_footer_bottom":"","_customify_breadcrumb_display":"default","_customify_header_transparent_display":"","footnotes":""},"doc_category":[883],"doc_tag":[915,887,908,906,905,916,904],"class_list":["post-39715","docs","type-docs","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","doc_category-canolamedia","doc_tag-buteo-start","doc_tag-canola","doc_tag-flea-beetles","doc_tag-fortenza-advanced","doc_tag-helix-saltro","doc_tag-prosper-evergol","doc_tag-seed-treatment"],"year_month":"2026-10","word_count":812,"total_views":"46","reactions":{"happy":"0","normal":"0","sad":"0"},"author_info":{"name":"Vikas Chand","author_nicename":"vikas-chand","author_url":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/fr\/author\/vikas-chand\/"},"doc_category_info":[{"term_name":"Canola","term_url":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/agricultural-seed-crop-inputs-canada-portal\/knowledge-hub-category\/canolamedia\/"}],"doc_tag_info":[{"term_name":"BUTEO start","term_url":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/agricultural-seed-crop-inputs-canada-portal\/knowledge-hub-tag\/buteo-start\/"},{"term_name":"Canola","term_url":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/agricultural-seed-crop-inputs-canada-portal\/knowledge-hub-tag\/canola\/"},{"term_name":"flea beetles","term_url":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/agricultural-seed-crop-inputs-canada-portal\/knowledge-hub-tag\/flea-beetles\/"},{"term_name":"Fortenza Advanced","term_url":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/agricultural-seed-crop-inputs-canada-portal\/knowledge-hub-tag\/fortenza-advanced\/"},{"term_name":"Helix Saltro","term_url":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/agricultural-seed-crop-inputs-canada-portal\/knowledge-hub-tag\/helix-saltro\/"},{"term_name":"Prosper EverGol","term_url":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/agricultural-seed-crop-inputs-canada-portal\/knowledge-hub-tag\/prosper-evergol\/"},{"term_name":"Seed Treatment","term_url":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/agricultural-seed-crop-inputs-canada-portal\/knowledge-hub-tag\/seed-treatment\/"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/39715","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/docs"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/39715\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34865"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39715"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"doc_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/doc_category?post=39715"},{"taxonomy":"doc_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brettyoung.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/doc_tag?post=39715"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}