The product brings new technology to sorghum production. The active ingredient in Gaucho is called imidacloprid, a compound that is extremely effective at low rates. Gaucho is used at fractions of an ounce per acre, compared to several pounds or more per acre for conventional planting-time insecticides. Its low use rates and more friendly chemistry make Gaucho an environmentally responsible choice. Gaucho also makes an excellent fit for growers utilizing programs such as Integrated Pest Management and Best Management Practices.
Gaucho is a systemic seed treatment, which means it works within the plant.
Gaucho is absorbed into the root system and translocated to the seedling and leaves. Insects ingesting the active ingredient in Gaucho stop feeding and reproducing and eventually die. So while insects may initially be present in the field, feeding activity and resulting damage can be significantly reduced. Gustafson Captan Gustafson Captan protects sorghum stands against seedborne and soilborne fungi which cause seed decay, damping-off and seedling blights. Thiram protects sorghum against seedborne and soilborne fungi which cause seed decay, damping-off and seedling blights.