1,3-Dichloropropene
In the PNW specifically, growers often use a blend of TELONE™ by Teleos soil fumigant and chloropicrin. A TELONE™/chloropicrin blend or co-application not only defends against nematodes/soilborne diseases, but can also enhance root growth, allowing onions to develop in an environment with less pest pressure.
Onions | Pacific Northwest
In the PNW specifically, growers often use a blend of TELONE™ by Teleos soil fumigant and chloropicrin. A TELONE™/chloropicrin blend or co-application not only defends against nematodes/soilborne diseases, but can also enhance root growth, allowing onions to develop in an environment with less pest pressure.
Healthy Crops Start with Proactive Soil Management.
Sclerotinia survives for years through hard resting structures (sclerotia), making it difficult to manage during the growing season. Pic+ is used as an effective solution to manage Sclerotinia pressure before planting and supports healthy root development.
National Pesticide Safety Education Month Continues
Teleos Ag Solutions reaffirms its commitment to supporting growers in their pursuit of sustainable agriculture. Teleos is dedicated to fostering a culture of responsible pesticide usage with TELONE™ by Teleos soil fumigant, from transportation through application.
64th Annual National SweetPotato Convention
Teleos is at the 64th Annual National SweetPotato Convention in Fort Worth, TX! TELONE™ Specialist, Greg Roberson shared what is on what's on growers' minds. Some of the big themes include mental health, rising input costs, regulatory policies, and unpredictable weather.
Food Demand is Expected to Increase 70% by 2050
Food demand is expected to increase 70 percent by 2050 so we need to make sure farmers have the tools they need to continue to feed the world. Using TELONE™ helps farmers maximize crop quality and yields, ensuring a safe, steady and affordable food supply for all.
Field Trials Show Strike Strengthens Soil Health
Healthy soil drives healthy crops. Field trials show Strike strengthens beneficial microbes and supports healthier plants, stronger roots, and better yields. Strike creates space for healthy beneficials that work for your crop.
Pacific Northwest Potato Trial with Strike™
A clear look at one of our potato trials shows the difference healthy soil can make. The left side is untreated, and the right side was treated with Strike™, powered by Chloropicrin. The treated area shows stronger, healthier plants and improved growth.
Telone™ and Florida Potatoes
Because Florida has sandy soils, warm winters, and relatively short cool seasons, potato varieties that mature early and handle heat/humidity. Using TELONE™ helps improve potato quality, increase marketable yields, and leaves behind zero residuals, so nothing ever comes in contact with your crop.
TELONE™ Specialists at the Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association
Our PNW TELONE™ Specialists, Robin Matson and Dusty Allen, are on-site at the Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Conference & Trade Show in Kennewick, WA. The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association represents vegetable growers from Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Healthy soil. Strong roots. Quality apples
That’s what growing together looks like. These New Zealand apple trees are off to a good start when planted in soil treated with blends of 1,3 - Dichloropropene plus chloropicrin.
Teleos attending SCPA's annual meeting
Teleos is thrilled to join industry leader at this year’s Southern Crop Production Association's meeting in Amelia Island. This year's theme is "Rooted in Purpose, Speaking with Power" a reflection of the strength of our foundations and the courage to shape the future of agriculture together.
Common Myth: TELONE™ by Teleos “Wipes Out” Life in the Soil
Independent third-party studies and numerous global trials show TELONE™ doesn’t sterilize the soil—but rather, it supports a diverse and highly functioning microbiome.
Getting Ready for the 2026 Crop
Trident Ag is conducting a red onion trial using Strike™, powered by Chloropicrin, to evaluate how soil fumigation supports healthier roots, stronger stands, and improved crop potential.
Pistachio Soil Fumigation Research: Expanding into a Key California Crop
Our latest research in Fresno County looks at how soil fumigation supports Pistachios, one of California’s fastest-growing and most valuable crops, by improving root health, encouraging early tree growth, and managing plant-parasitic nematodes.
Carrot Growers are Prepping with TELONE™ by Teleos
Fall application season is still active in the PNW, where carrot growers are busy prepping their soil with TELONE™ by Teleos soil fumigant ahead of planting. Carrot growers in the PNW face high nematode pressure which can affect marketable yields and quality.
Soil Health = Success of your Crops
Soil health plays a major role in the success of your crops. Set your fields up for a more productive season with proven fumigation strategies that boost soil conditions and increase marketable yields. What you do now determines next season’s performance.
Deep-Shank Application of TELONE™ by Teleos
Our Southeast rep Chris Hays, was recently in Plant City, FL, for a deep-shank application of TELONE™ by Teleos soil fumigant. Deep-shank applications help get TELONE™ further in the ground, below the hard pan, to control the nematodes where they are.
CDPR Study Shows No Impact for 1,3-D
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) recently reported the results of a study conducted in Stanislaus County on air concentrations of three soil fumigants. No measurements exceeded 4% of the regulatory threshold, meaning there was no impact from the application of these fumigants.
Soil Fumigation Services from Trident Ag
Trident Ag Group enhances your crop protection and optimizes yields with customized soil fumigation services from Trident Ag. Our solutions are specifically designed to address your unique agricultural conditions and crop requirements.
Teleos Soil Nematode Research in NC
President John Godbehere assisted our Director of R&D Dr. Randy (RM) Huckaba, in collecting soil samples from three test plots in North Carolina. Telios proud to offer the world's best defense against nematodes. TELONE™ can help you manage destructive nematodes at www.teleosag.com.
Trident Ag in the Field Enhancing Field Health
Soil fumigation significantly enhances field health and productivity. At Trident Ag, we develop tailored strategies that consider your specific crop and environmental conditions.
Tobacco Caravan Tour
Earlier this week our southeast TELONE™ Specialist at Teleos Chris Hays participated in the GA-FL Tobacco Caravan Tour. The group explored 11 tobacco farms and Extension on-farm research plots in Georgia’s tobacco production regions, including stops in Hazlehurst and Metter, Georgia.
Dr. Maxwell Handiseni is Overseeing Fumigation with Strike
Dr. Maxwell Handiseni is currently overseeing a soil fumigation process as part of an upcoming potato trial utilizing the Strike™ product. This trial aims to rigorously assess soil health and evaluate crop performance outcomes.
Baja California Adapt to Changing Production Practices
TriCal de Baja is helping strawberry growers in Baja California adapt to changing production practices. As many of Baja California’s commercial strawberry producers are transitioning from organic systems to more conventional growing practices.
Josh Mays on Options for Reduced Tillage Fumigation
Josh Mays published an article on the Ag News Blog on Triest Ag Group website where he discusses options for low tillage soil fumigation with products like Strike&trade and Telone&trade.
Potato Planting Season is Here!
It is potato planting season in the Northwest! Trident is currently assessing potato planting activities in this field. One of the most effective ways to manage soil-borne diseases is by using a trusted soil fumigant. Strike™ Chloropicrin fumigants deliver proven results.
Chris Hays at the Florida Strawberry Growers Association
Teleos TELONE™ Specialist at Teleos Chris Hays, is at the Florida Strawberry Growers Association's 43 Annual Agritech Event. Teleos is a sponsor of the event. Florida strawberry growers know that nothing is more effective against destructive nematodes than TELONE™.
Teleos Ag's New Potato-Specific Crop Page
Using TELONE™ by Teleos soil fumigant to prep the soil ahead of planting creates a zone of protection, allowing delicate roots to establish into healthy potatoes. Using TELONE™ in combination with chloropicrin also helps suppress many soilborne diseases that affect potatoes, including verticillium, common scab, rhizoctonia, fusarium, pythium, and more!
Teleos Ag's New Carrot-Specific Crop Page
Teleos Ag's new carrot-specific crop page to learn more about the nematodes affecting carrots, and how TELONE™ can set you up for a successful season. Nematodes damage carrots by feeding on the roots, causing galls and misshapen roots, which render the crop unmarketable.
Pic-Plus: Tackling Apple Replant Disease
Soil Fumigation plays a crucial role in managing challenges like Apple Replant Disease. For this orchard, the process involved removing the existing plants, performing the soil fumigation, and allowing the soil to settle before replanting the apple trees.
Bruce Jacobs visits Washington D.C. to talk Onions.
Teleos' Sales Manager Bruce Jacobs was recently in Washington D.C. as part of the National Onion Association's annual delegation to the capitol. The group was there to share the NOA's mission and discuss important topics relating to trade, crop protection, labor, and more.
Functional Sustainability: How Using TELONE™ Can Lower Water and Fertilizer Inputs
In modern agriculture, the efficient use of resources is paramount. Growers seek ways to optimize water and fertilizers while maintaining or enhancing crop yields. By applying TELONE™ before planting roots can develop without the hindrance of pests.
TELONE™ Stewardship Training
Teleos Ag's Mid-Atlantic TELONE™ Specialist Greg Roberson hosted a stewardship training this week with one of his distributors. Stewardship is a core value for us and we want to make that anyone using TELONE™ has the information they need to safely store, transport, and apply TELONE™.
Preparing For Spring Telone™ Applications
As spring approaches, it’s essential to prepare fields for planting by effectively managing soil-borne pests, particularly nematodes. This blog post outlines steps to ensure successful fumigation, including soil sampling, using pre-application checklists, and monitoring soil moisture levels.
North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission's Meeting Approaches
Join Teleos Ag at the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission's upcoming regional sweetpotato production meetings. Their Mid-Atlantic TELONE™ Specialist will be onsite at both events to answer all of your nematode-related questions.
TELONE™ Dual-Application in Hastings, Florida
Potato Growers love seeing dual-application fumigation in process, and this view from above is even better. Check out this dual-application of TELONE™ (to combat nematodes) and chloropicrin (to target soil-borne diseases) on potatoes in Hastings, Florida.
Tri-Form Fumigation on Baby Spinach
Take a look at this BB Spinach crop as it progresses through its growth stage! This block was previously fumigated with Tri-Form 60, ensuring the soil is free from harmful pathogens and pests. A well-prepared foundation leads to stronger, healthier plants and a more bountiful harvest.
TELONE Specialists Robin Matson & Dusty Allen at the PNW Potato Conference
Our PNW TELONE™ Specialists Robin Matson and Dusty Allen are onsite at the WA/OR Potato Conference in Kennewick, WA. to show how TELONE™ can set you up for a successful potato season. Potato growers across the PNW ARE prepping the soil with TELONE™.
NC State Extension released its Strategic Plan for Strawberry
NC State Extension recently released its Pest Management Strategic Plan for Strawberries in the Southeast including Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, giving detailed information on common pests, weeds, pathogens, and best practices.
Potatoes - Common problems and our solutions.
Nematodes are a common pest in potato-growing areas, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. They are typically found in coarse-textured, sandy soils. Above ground symptoms can range from stunted growth and wilting under moisture stress, accompanied by distinct galls on potato tubers.
Soil Fumigation Faces the Challenges of Apple Replant
Trical New Zealand is showing off this apple orchard which is growing strong and thriving thanks to a soil fumigation treatment completed by TriCal New Zealand using our Pic-Plus product and a careful and precise approach to create the environment for apple trees to flourish.
Teleos at the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference
Teleos was at the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah, GA, last week with a full team onsite, including our Mid-Atlantic TELONE™ Specialist Greg Roberson, Southeast TELONE™ Specialist Chris Hays, Stewardship Manager Justin H., USA Sales Manager Bruce Jacobs, and our President John Godbehere.
Teleos Ag Posts "Managing Replant Problem & Nematodes" PDF
With the year coming to a close, now's the time to start thinking about your orchard replant! Before you get started, be sure to check out our "Managing Replant Problem & Nematodes" PDF, available for download on the link below
Strike Targets Seed Growers with Focus on Black Dot
Black dot has historically been overlooked in potato seed production. Recent research shows that black dot, caused by the fungus Colletotrichum coccodes, working synergistically with Verticillium dahliae and root-lesion nematodes to weaken plants and reduce yields.
Trical Inc. fumigating Strawberry Fields fighting Nemotodes
Despite the overcast skies in Santa Maria, California, dedicated technicians are hard at work treating the strawberry fields to mitigate soil-borne diseases like nematodes. This proactive farmer is ensuring that the upcoming planting season will be both smooth and successful.
New Fumigation for Hop Soil Treatment
Trident Ag completed a hop soil treatment in the Pacific Northwest using Pic-Clor 35 at a rate of 20.5 gallons per acre to effectively suppress nematodes and disease. It’s truly impressive to see the driver moves with precision of our operator navigating close to the poles with the packer.
Trical NZ completes Watermelon Fumigation
Trical New Zealand recently completed a commercial fumigation job on the watermelon blocks for a valued customer in Levin, North Island. Fumigation targeted Fusarium sp, but they tackled other pests too. Thanks to perfect moisture and temperature conditions, the TriCal NZ team did an outstanding job using Pic-Plus.
Teleos Visits Greenhouse Trials in Murcia, Spain
Teleos works with a company called Eurofins Métodos Servicios Agrícolas in Murcia, Spain. The Eurofins team is led by Miguel Angel Diez. Miguel showed us around his greenhouse facility where crop protection trials are currently underway, including trials with TELONE™ and Chloropicrin.
Team Teleos Travels Europe to TRIS Hispania
Teleos has been on the move! Recently, our EMEA Sales Manager JB Gibbs, President John Godbehere, Director of R&D Dr. Randy (RM) Huckaba, and Stewardship Manager Justin H. visited Europe to see our TELONE™ packaging facilities and check in on greenhouse trials.
Soil Fumigant: Application Flexibility Puts You In Control
For growers, managing soil pests like nematodes, fungi, and organisms can mean the difference between a robust harvest and significant losses. TELONE™ soil fumigant comes into play, offering a solution for controlling a broad spectrum of nematodes and soil-borne pests..
TELONE™ Stewardship Tip Sheet: Soil Moisture Management
Achieving the proper soil moisture is crucial for ensuring the success of your TELONE™ II fumigation. Moisture levels will affect your results. Too little moisture; the fumigant escapes before doing its job. Too much; the fumigant can’t move through the soil properly.
Sweetpotato harvesting in Eureka, North Carolina
Our Director of R&D Dr. Randy (RM) Huckaba was in Eureka, NC harvesting a sweetpotato experiment. The test treatments included TELONE™ II as well as TELONE™/Chloropicrin combinations. The results showed TELONE™ provided very good control of the devastating guava root-knot nematode.
Southeastern Peach, Nectarine, and Plum Pest Management and Culture Guide
The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension compiled its 2024 Southeastern Peach, Nectarine, and Plum Pest Management and Culture Guide. The guide recommends TELONE™ applications "should generally be made in the fall prior to mid-November.
California Association of Pest Control Advisers Agri-Expo and Conference
We were onsite in Anaheim, CA at the 50th California Association of Pest Control Advisers Agri-Expo and Conference. Our California TELONE™ Specialist, Brian Hegland, was there answering PCA and grower questions about nematode management solutions with TELONE™.
John Godbehere Explores Japanese Sweetpotato Culture
Our Teleos President, John Godbehere, recently returned from a trip to Japan where he toured sweetpotato growing regions and learned about the Japanese culture from our Japanese Sales Manager, Masato Nozawa.
Shifts in Microbial Communities following application of Chloropicrin and 1,3-Dichloropropene in Pineapple
Trical Group's John Washington released a paper on fumigation using Chloropicrin and 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D) and its impact on microbiological communities and soil health.
TELONE™ Stewardship Tip Sheet: Effective Nematode Soil Sampling
Effective pest management relies on understanding and controlling soil-borne pests, including plant-parasitic nematodes. Sampling for nematodes is a crucial part of a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan.
Teleos Attends EHS Safety Training Conference
Teleos' Stewardship Manager Justin Harrison, attended the annual Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals, Incorporated (TM) (AHMP)'s EHS Safety Training conference in Kansas City, MO. Justin is at the forefront of hazardous materials management, and this was an excellent opportunity to learn from industry experts and fellow professionals.
Poland Potato Trials
Teleos Ag is currently running many field trials around the world, and recently, our EMEA Sales Manager JB Gibbs and our Director of R&D Dr. Randy (RM) Huckaba were in Europe checking in on several sites, like the pictured site where our team is visiting several sites in Poland to see the progress of ongoing trials in potatoes and carrots.
TELONE™ Application & the Endangered Species Act
Navigating the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and responsible pesticide management exemplify our commitment to fostering a world where humans and wildlife thrive in harmony, embodying the shared vision of growers, conservationists, policymakers, and communities alike.
Triest Ag Group: Partners in Profitability
There is a lot of talk about sustainability and regeneration in agriculture these days. But what do those terms really mean? If you ask five people, you might get five different definitions. But for Josh Mays, Director of Agronomy for TriEst Ag Group, it all starts with profitability.
TELONE™ USA R&D – Sweetpotato Field Trials 2024
Nematodes are a common pest in sweetpotato-growing areas. This blog post will cover most common and destructive nematode affecting sweetpotatoes in North Carolina—the guava root-knot nematode— and recap a sweetpotato field trial that was done to demonstrate TELONE™ efficacy.
TELONE™ USA R&D – Potato Field Trials 2024
Nematodes are a common pest in potato-growing areas, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. This blog post will cover common nematodes affecting potatoes in the Pacific Northwest, and recap a potato field trial that was done to demonstrate TELONE™ efficacy.
TELONE™ Japan R&D – Watermelon Field Trials
Watermelons are a popular crop in Japan. Unfortunately, they are also highly susceptible to destructive root-knot nematodes which negatively impact overall yields and fruit quality. Japanese growers know that nothing is more effective against nematodes than TELONE™!
Impacts of Fall & Spring Fumigation of Tobacco
This project was established in East Central NC originally in 2021 to evaluate the effects of TELONE ™ II and Chloropicrin (PIC) on nematode suppression in Tobacco, Granville wilt suppression, and tobacco yield and quality. Is it possible to stagger harvest between the products?
What Is Soil Fumigation—And Why Does It Matter?
The presence of many common organisms, parasites, and pests can mean the difference between a healthy yield or an off year. Soil fumigation can give plants the best chance possible to grow up and develop, while controlling pests safely and effectively—with lasting results.
Soil Health: An Overview For Growers
Healthy soil is the foundation for successful agricultural production. One factor that can inhibit soil health is plant parasitic nematodes. Ee will discuss the importance of soil health, how nutrient cycling affects soil health, and the importance of soil fumigation in controlling nematodes.
What happens when you stop using Strike Telone in your soil, Sam Pike tells us.
A long time ago, when Sam stopped using Telone for 4 years, he found that nematodes and diseases increased and nematicides did not control the cycle of nematodes. With further agronomy testing they found the exact and were able to tackle the issue head on.
New Technology Provides First-Ever Snapshot of Fumigants’ Impact on Soil Health
Soil fumigation manages soil pests that cause crop disease. It is regularly accused of doing more harm than good to overall soil biology. Advances in genetic sequencing technology can now show how fumigation actually changes bacterial and fungal populations.
Savage Farms Success Story
This is my livelihood, I don't know where I'd be if I didn't have this to tell you the truth. Being able to make a living at this, it's rewarding. We're growing over 500 acres of potatoes, so we have to perform and get a good yield to be able to make money, and every year that seems to get more and more challenging.
Strike + Potatoes Overview
No matter what you're growing, the health of the soil in which you're planting your crops has one of the most influential impacts on the quality of the crop you harvest. For years farmers have been using a variety of methods to increase yield and improve quality. A growing number of farmers have realized the health of their crop depends on the health of their soil.
TriEst Ag Group Soil Health
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TriCal Australia
TriCal Australia was established as SA Rural Agencies in 1987 which became AGAS Rural in 2012. Joining the TriCal Group of Companies in 2019, TriCal Australia continues its history of providing innovative and dependable fumigation products and services to the Australian fumigation, agriculture, pest control and quarantine community.