TELONE™ Sets You Up for a Successful Season by Targeting Destructive 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.

That’s where TELONE^™ comes in! TELONE^™ II is the premiere preplant soil fumigant for managing the major species of nematodes that negatively impact a wide range of high-value fruit crops, including: root knot, lesion, ring, dagger, and sting nematodes. By applying TELONE^™ II before planting, you create a zone of protection for delicate developing root systems to thrive—leading to healthier plants and higher yields. A custom blend of TELONE^™ II and chloropicrin can also help combat soil borne diseases like pink root, wire worms and Fusarium, for an effective all-in-one preplant solution. 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 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

Using TELONE^™ to help control nematodes before planting also has additional benefits for growers concerned with soil health. 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.

A 2021 University of Florida plant pathology meta-analysis analyzed the impact of fumigants on non-target soil microorganisms. The report concluded that, while fumigation can decrease biological abundance and diversity by 10-50% immediately after application, the effect is only temporary, with the study showing that populations rebounded to original levels within 4-6 weeks after fumigation with 1,3-D/Chloropicrin blends.

Your TELONE^™ Specialist can help recommend an integrated pest management plan, with either TELONE^™ II or a TELONE^™ II /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. All formulations of TELONE^™ can be applied to bare ground or under plastic, offering application ease and flexibility. Let us handle the nematodes so you can handle everything else.

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

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.