Jul 9, 2024

Don’t Let Nematodes Ruin Your Season Before It Starts!

Did you know that in the United States alone, the economic impact of nematodes adds up to an $8 billion-dollar loss annually? Nematodes are tiny parasites but they can take a significant toll on your crops by stunting growth, leading to poorer plant health and reduced yields. And because nematodes are so small, by the time you realize you have a problem, it’s probably already too late. That’s why it’s vital to test your soil before planting and prep for the season with TELONE™.

TELONE™ is the world’s best defense against destructive plant parasitic nematodes including root-knot, lesion, ring, dagger, and sting nematodes. TELONE™ works by targeting nematodes and providing an optimal environment for healthy roots to establish. This allows for more efficient uptake of water and fertilizers, lessening the overall amount of inputs growers need to achieve strong, healthy plants. TELONE™ helps growers be more sustainable and efficient in their operations by maximizing yields with less overall inputs.

Growers also see proven efficacy with TELONE™, which offers more consistent results than contact nematicides.  And unlike contact nematicides, because TELONE™ is applied to the soil before planting it leaves behind zero residuals and never touches the actual plant/crop. TELONE™ helps growers feed a growing global population, contributing to food stability and affordability by maximizing yields and improving quality.

The benefits of TELONE™ are numerous:

• Greater efficacy compared with contact nematicides
• Application flexibility—can be applied at-plant, broadcast, in-row and at bedding up
• Helps manage nematode-transmitted diseases and viruses
• Proactive approach to crop protection
• Earlier, more uniform crops
• Allows you to plant a wider range of rootstocks and varieties
• Protects yields and profits

In addition to protecting against nematodes, growers can feel good knowing that TELONE™ does not negatively impact the soil over time. Thanks to new advances in science, we now see how using TELONE™ II before planting helps reduce nematode pressure while allowing beneficial bacterial populations to quickly rebound post-fumigation.

A groundbreaking study by the well-regarded Phytobiomes Journal reveals that plots treated with 1,3-Dichloropropene, or 1,3-D, (sold under the brand name TELONE™) were richer in beneficial bacterial communities than plots left untreated, showing that TELONE™ targets nematodes while letting beneficial organisms rebound quickly. TELONE™ targets crop-destroying nematodes, while creating a carbohydrate-rich environment allowing healthy bacteria to thrive, resulting in improved soil health. The study demonstrated that 1,3-D fumigation did not negatively affect overall microbial community profiles nor microbial richness and diversity.

Your TELONE ™ Specialist can help recommend an integrated pest management plan, with either TELONE™ or a TELONE™/Chloropicrin blend. Pre-plant soil fumigation, in combination with soil sampling, crop rotation, and clean equipment, is your best bet for giving crops a fighting chance from the start. Let us handle the nematodes so you can handle everything else.

Remember, there’s no coming back from a poor start!

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