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A Successful Season Starts With TELONE™
Managing nematodes and improving crop health begins in the soil
H
ealthy crops start with healthy soil.
It's a simple equation, but growers
face many obstacles when it comes to
preparing their soil ahead of planting. One
of the biggest challenges a grower faces is
often unseen, but incredibly destructive-
nematodes. Nematodes are tiny parasites
that 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 problem it might be too late.
Microscopic in size, this pest is tiny but the
damage it leaves in its wake can be epic in
proportion. In the United States alone, the
economic impact of nematodes adds up to
an $8 billion-dollar loss annually!
The World's Best Defense
Against Nematodes: TELONE™
So how can a grower defend against
nematodes? Simple-before planting,
prep the soil using TELONE™. TELONE™ is
a pre-plant soil fumigant for controlling
all major species of nematodes -
including root-knot, lesion, dagger,
stubby-root, ring and cyst. TELONE™
works by creating 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, but TELONE™ is
injected 18 " deep into the soil, ensuring
even the deepest nematodes are properly
controlled. It's also important to note, that
unlike contact nematicides, TELONE™
completely dissipates before anything
is ever planted, meaning there are zero
residuals and the product never comes
into direct contact with your crops.
Using a TELONE™ + Chloropicrin
Blend for a One-Two Punch
Depending on what part of the country
you're growing in, you might want to
consider using Chloropicrin in addition
to TELONE™. " Using a blend of TELONE™
and Chloropicrin offers growers additional
benefits because while TELONE™ targets
nematodes, Chloropicrin helps combat
soilborne diseases, and is especially
helpful in combatting prunus rootstock
disease, " says Greg Roberson, TELONE™
Specialist for the Mid-Atlantic Region.
TELONE™/Chloropicrin blends are
available pre-mixed, or the two individual
products can be co-applied at the time of
application. Your TELONE™ Specialist will
work with you to help you analyze your
soil, understand your specific areas of
concern, and create a custom integrated
pest management plan that fits your
specific needs and budget.
The Importance of Soil Health
Using TELONE™ to help control
nematodes before planting also has
additional benefits for growers concerned
with soil health. A groundbreaking
study published in 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™
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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.
" Soil health is everything. Without
proper soil health, good bacteria and good
fungus can't thrive, and the plant cannot
grow because the root system cannot be
fed, " says Robin Matson, PNW TELONE
Specialist. " Proper soil health enhances
feeding of the root system by making key
nutrients more available and increasing
the plant's ability to capture water. "
Additionally, in December 2021,
University of Florida plant pathologists
released a meta-analysis analyzing the
impact of fumigants on non-target soil
microorganisms. Their report concluded
that, while fumigation can decrease
biological abundance and diversity by
10 to 50% immediately after application,
the effect is temporary: according to
their findings, populations rebounded
within 4-6 weeks following fumigation
with chloropicrin/1,3-D (TELONE™)
mixtures. That means you can feel good
knowing you're targeting nematodes
while prepping your soil to rebound back
healthier than before.
To learn more about how TELONE™
can be the star of your integrated
pest management plan, contact your
local TELONE™ Distributor or visit
www.teleosag.com to connect with a
TELONE™ Specialist. Remember, there's
no coming back from a poor start!
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