THE PROBLEM
Nematodes are a common pest in potato-growing areas, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. They are typically found in coarse-textured, sandy soils. The two most common are Meloidogyne chitwoodi (Columbia root-knot nematode) and Meloidogyne hapla (northern root-knot nematode). Above ground symptoms can range from stunted growth and wilting under moisture stress, accompanied by distinct galls on potato tubers, ultimately affecting marketable yields. Detection of these symptoms can be challenging, with some cultivars showing more pronounced effects, and tubers may be heavily infected without visible signs.
COMMON PESTS
- Columbia Root-Knot Nematode
- Lesion Nematode
- Northern Root-Knot Nematode
- Southern Root-Knot Nematode
- Stubby Root Nematode
- Wireworms
Using TELONE™ in combination with chloropicrin also helps suppress many soilborne diseases that affect potatoes, including:
- Verticillium
- Common Scab
- Rhizoctonia
- Collototricum
- Fusarium
- Pythium
- Phytophthora
THE SOLUTION
Due to the nature of nematodes—where they’re found, how they move, what affects them—the most effective product for controlling nematodes is TELONE™ soil fumigant. There are currently no alternatives to match the efficacy of TELONE™ when it comes to managing nematode populations. Soil fumigation manages the nematodes throughout the future root zone, allowing growers to prep their soil ahead of planting.
TELONE™ does more than just control nematodes, though. It allows potatoes to grow stronger roots and establish into healthier plants. By creating a zone of protection around roots in the first 6 to 8 weeks of growth, TELONE™ allows roots to develop in an environment where nematodes are controlled and soil-borne diseases are managed. The result is extensive, healthy root systems capable of producing high-yielding, high-quality potatoes with increased marketable yields, and improved grower ROI.
