What types of diseases and insects do seed treatments control?
Generally, seed treatments contain a fungicide or a combination of several fungicides that will control a wide range of diseases. Common seed diseases in Alberta are various rots, bunts, smuts and blights. Most seed treatments have activity on some or all of these diseases but efficacy will vary depending on product, crop and use application rate. Always consult with the manufacturer’s product label crop suitability and application rates. Some seed treatments also contain an insecticide along with a fungicide that is most common with canola seed treatments.
