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Early-Season Protection With Unmatched Power

CruiserMaxx® APX seed treatment delivers supercharged, broad-spectrum, early-season disease and insect protection to give soybean seedlings the strongest possible start from day one. Want to learn more?

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CruiserMaxx APX Seed Treatment

CruiserMaxx APX delivers supercharged protection against early-season insects, including soybean aphids, and diseases, such as Pythium and Phytophthora. A combination of proven CruiserMaxx Vibrance® seed treatment and picarbutrazox (PCBX), a novel mode of action, CruiserMaxx APX gives you the confidence and flexibility to plant when you choose to, by minimizing the risk of replant and the associated costs.

Active Ingredients:

Thiamethoxam, Mefenoxam, Picarbutrazox, Fludioxonil, Sedaxane

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                          Benefits

                          Picarbutrazox: A Novel Mode of Action

                          CruiserMaxx APX harnesses the most powerful Pythium and Phytophthora-fighting molecule in existence, PCBX, for unmatched early-season protection.

                          Supercharged Protection. From Day One.

                          In addition to Pythium and Phytophthora, CruiserMaxx APX protects against Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, all major soil and seed-borne diseases and early-season insects, such as soybean aphids and thrips. This helps give soybeans the strongest start to the season.

                          Freedom to Plant Whenever You Choose

                          CruiserMaxx APX is specifically designed for today’s soybean-growing reality. Whether you plant early in cool, wet soil or warmer conditions, you can trust CruiserMaxx APX to protect your soybean seed investment.

                          A Proven Return You Can Rely On

                          With more uniform emergence, stronger plants and roots, and a quicker speed-to-canopy, CruiserMaxx APX helps improve potential ROI at emergence and your bottom line at harvest.

                           

                          Performance

                          When every seedling counts, the best way to increase return on investment is to maximize the genetic yield potential from every seedling on every acre. Compared to competitor seed treatments, CruiserMaxx APX increases average yield by 3 to 5 bu/A in moderate to high Pythium pressure situations.1

                           
                           
                           

                          Protection that Measures Up

                          Side-by-side comparison of soybean rows treated with Acceleron Standard + ILEVO and CruiserMaxx APX + Victrato. Images highlight more uniform growth and canopy development in the CruiserMaxx APX + Victrato treatment.
                          Slater, IA 2025. Photo taken: 6/23/25.

                          Stronger Plants = Max Yield Potential

                          Side-by-side images of soybean plants treated with CruiserMaxx APX seed treatment versus CruiserMaxx APX + Victrato seed treatment, illustrating seedling emergence, root systems, and plant growth. Graphic indicates 13% increased emergence and an 8.9 bu/A yield benefit over CruiserMaxx APX alone.
                          Griswold, IA 2025. Photos taken 5/8/25 and 6/2/25.
                          *CruiserMaxx APX used as a base in comparison.

                          Higher Stands, Healthier Plants, More Value.

                          In a Michigan trial, CruiserMaxx APX and Saltro® fungicide seed treatment followed by Tendovo® herbicide delivered 59% more plants emerged than Acceleron and ILEVO followed by Zidua PRO. This adds up to more ROI at emergence from your seed investment.

                          Photo comparing soybean stand counts across treatments, showing CruiserMaxx APX plus Saltro followed by Tendovo at 119,000 plants/A compared with 75,000 plants/A for Acceleron F/I plus ILEVO followed by Zidua PRO and 76,500 plants/A for the untreated check followed by Tendovo.

                          Battle Creek, MI; 05/28/24. Photo taken 22 DAP. Planting Population: 135,000 seeds/A.

                           

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                          Better Yield is the
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                          Real growers. Real results. That’s what it takes for a Syngenta crop protection product to become a part of our Better Yield is the Better Deal™ portfolio. Each product has shown consistent performance and improved ROI potential not only in our own research and development, but also in on-farm trials conducted by growers. Explore our trial map to see real grower trial results from a field near you.

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                          FAQ

                          Why is early-season soybean protection important?

                          The first weeks after planting can have a significant impact on season-long performance. Cold, wet or variable soil conditions can slow emergence and increase the risk of disease and insect injury. Protecting soybeans with a broad-spectrum seed treatment like CruiserMaxx® APX seed treatment during this vulnerable period helps promote more uniform emergence, healthier plants and improved stand establishment.

                          How does CruiserMaxx® APX seed treatment help manage Pythium and Phytophthora in soybeans?

                          CruiserMaxx® APX seed treatment provides protection against two of the most common early-season soybean diseases: Pythium and Phytophthora. These pathogens thrive in wet conditions and can cause seed decay, damping off, stand loss and ultimately yield loss. CruiserMaxx APX combines picarbutrazox (PCBX), the most powerful Pythium- and Phytophthora-fighting molecule in existence, with proven broad-spectrum protection for supercharged protection from day one. By protecting seedlings during emergence, CruiserMaxx APX helps reduce the risk of early-season damage to help set soybeans up for success.

                          How does CruiserMaxx® APX seed treatment perform in cold and wet planting conditions?

                          CruiserMaxx® APX seed treatment is specifically designed to allow you the flexibility to plant when you choose – across a wide range of planting conditions. Whether you plant early into cool, wet soils or later into a warmer double-crop program, your soybeans will be protected. Cold, wet soils can create favorable conditions for pathogens that attack developing seedlings, but some diseases and insects – like Rhizoctonia – thrive in warmer conditions. By providing powerful disease and insect protection at planting, CruiserMaxx APX helps support healthier stands and helps reduce replant risk.

                          How does CruiserMaxx® APX seed treatment help promote stronger soybean stands?

                          Stand establishment is influenced by many factors, including disease pressure, insect feeding and environmental stress. CruiserMaxx® APX seed treatment delivers stronger, more uniform early plant stands, helping protect emerging soybean plants from key early-season threats and leading to more full season yield potential. Healthier stands can provide a stronger foundation for the rest of the growing season.

                          Can CruiserMaxx® APX seed treatment be used with Victrato® or Saltro® seed treatment?

                          CruiserMaxx® APX seed treatment provides broad-spectrum protection against important early-season soybean diseases and insects and works well as the base fungicide/insecticide defense. For growers looking to build a comprehensive seed treatment strategy, CruiserMaxx® APX can be paired with either Victrato® or Saltro® seed treatment to help protect soybeans from other key early-season threats, like nematodes, Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) or Red Crown Rot (RCR).

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