August 2023 - 9

Nematode Problems in Orchard Replants
Can Lead to Decades of Reduced Yield
Investing in a new orchard or orchard
replant is costly, timely, and if not
done properly, can lead to decades of
problems and reduced yields. That's
where TELONE™ comes in. TELONE™ is
the preferred choice by growers around
the world for improving crop and soil
health by targeting destructive plant
parasitic nematodes.
WHAT ARE NEMATODES?
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 their growth, leading
to reduced plant health, and ultimately,
reduced yield. And because nematodes
are so small, by the time you realize you
have a probably it's already too late.
Microscopic in size, this pest is tiny but
the damage it leaves in its wake can be
epic in proportion.
Unfortunately, almost all major
agriculture crops fall victim to
nematodes. It's especially vital for
orchard growers to understand
nematodes because orchards may only
be planted every 25-50 years. If your
orchard starts off with stunted roots
or high nematode pressure, your trees
will never reach their full potential or
yield, which means your profits could
be negatively impacted for decades -
something every grower wants to avoid.
This is especially true for those planting
high-value tree fruit crops. Fortunately,
there is something you can do about it!
BENEFITS OF TELONE
TELONE™ is a Trademark of the Dow Chemical
Company ( " Dow " ) or an affiliated company of
Dow, used under license. TELONE™ is a federally
Restricted Use Pesticide. Always read and follow
label directions.
Using TELONE™ pre-plant soil fumigant
before planting a new orchard, or before
replanting an existing orchard, is a
grower's best defense against costly plant
parasitic nematodes. When rootstock
are planted, the soil may be home to
thousands of plant-parasitic nematodes.
That means the crop is already threatened
the moment the rootstock hits the soil.
Left untreated, the end result could be
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disastrous. As roots from the rootstock
or transplant develop, the plant-parasitic
nematodes arrive to feed, piercing the
root and leading to irreversible damage.
Nematode damage to the root system
limits moisture and nutrient uptake and
plant health deteriorates, yield is reduced,
and the economic impact is severe.
TELONE™ creates a zone of protection
around developing roots by injecting
into the soil as a liquid and immediately
converting to a gas. TELONE™ then
moves throughout the soil profile without
requiring water or incorporation for
movement, and can be row-applied or
broadcast, for maximum application
flexibility. Nematodes and pathogenic
soil organisms are found throughout the
soil profile making it difficult for some
soil fumigants to reach. TELONE™ is
injected 18 " deep into the soil, ensuring
even the deepest nematodes are properly
controlled. By significantly reducing
nematode populations, TELONE™
becomes part of an effective long-term
nematode management program.
The benefits of TELONE™ are
numerous:
* Greater efficacy compared with
contact nematicides
* Can be applied at-plant, broadcast,
in-row and at bedding up
* Helps manage nematodetransmitted
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
Your TELONE™ Specialist can
help recommend an integrated pest
management plan, with either TELONE™
II or a TELONE™ II /Chloropicrin blend.
A successful growing season starts with
TELONE™ because remember, there's
no coming back from a poor start!
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August 2023

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