Invisible underground pests

You might be surprised to know that fruit trees and vegetable plants have something in common with cotton fields. All these crops can fall victim to tiny, microscopic worms known as nematodes.  In fact, a handful of soil contains thousands of these tiny pests, which lurk underground and prey on plant roots.

Left uncontrolled, nematodes – invisible to the human eye – will munch on roots until they damage the plants above. By damaging the roots of plants, nematodes also reduce the ability of plants to take in water and nutrients, leaving them weak and more susceptible to plant diseases. If undiscovered or left untreated, nematodes can cause significant economic losses for farmers and reduce the quantity and quality of our food, textile plants and grasses.

Telone^® soil fumigant from Dow AgroSciences is a tool to help manage these pests, helping to ensure a healthy, bountiful food supply for both humans and animals. This product is applied directly into the soil, essentially creating a zone of protection around developing roots. Telone helps manage all major species of nematodes and also helps farmers and turf managers cope with nematode-transmitted diseases and viruses.

Telone helps farmers manage nematodes in vegetable crops, including potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, and leafy vegetables. Farmers also use the fumigant to manage the pests in cotton, peanuts, grapes, melons, strawberries, tobacco, as well as under fruit and nut trees. In short, Telone^® soil fumigant helps these crops grow better, helping to ensure an abundant supply of high quality food and fiber for families and feed for livestock.

To learn more about Telone, http://www.dowagro.com/soil.