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Orchard replant? Prep the soil for long-term success. Because there's no coming back from a poor start!
Orchard growers know that TELONE™ by Teleos tackles two big challenges at once: nematode pressure and Prunus replant disease. Whether you're planting peaches, almonds, walnuts, pecans, or apples, its important to to target nematodes before they have a chance to be a problem. By moving deep into the root zone before planting, TELONE™ targets nematodes where they live—so young trees can establish without early-season setbacks.
What growers see:
- Cleaner start: Reduced pest and disease pressure in the planting zone
- Stronger roots: A protected zone that lets roots grow better, stronger, faster
- Momentum that lasts: Healthier early growth supports long-term orchard performance
Pre-plant fumigation is a once-per-orchard window—make it count. In many cases, the growth advantage vs. untreated can help pay back quickly, often by the first crop. Just check out this photo, taken 2.5 years after planting; the apple trees grown in soil prepped with TELONE™ are larger with increased yields, as compared to the trees grown in untreated soil.
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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. Root-knot nematodes are the most common and cause galls, misshapen, forked, or hairy roots (as seen in the photo below). Plants are often stunted and wounds invite soil-borne diseases.
That's why growers depend on TELONE™ to help combat nematodes before they have a chance to inflict damage. Using TELONE™ to prep the soil before planting creates a zone of protection where future crops can thrive without the threat of nematode pressure.
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There are new faces at Team Teleos, and we’re thrilled to introduce Oliver Pelz, our new Global Regulatory Leader.
Oliver brings decades of experience as a regulatory toxicologist, with a deep background in both mammalian and ecotoxicology. His career has spanned leadership roles in environmental and human health projects across the chemical and energy industries.
In his role with us, Oliver will guide global regulatory strategy for TELONE™ by Teleos, ensuring we continue to meet evolving compliance standards while supporting growers with the best defense against nematodes.
We’re excited to welcome Oliver to the team and look forward to his leadership in strengthening our global regulatory efforts.
Teleos Ag Solutions Russ Jones has been part of the rail industry since 2011, beginning as a Railcar Inspector with Watco and gaining a wealth of experience across multiple roles, including Freight Conductor at CSX, Purge Leadman at VLS Environmental Solutions, and Customer Service Manager at Eagle Railcar Services.
In his role at Teleos, Russ will oversee the management and performance of our rail fleet, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of TELONE™ by Teleos to our customers.
We’re thrilled to have Russ on board and look forward to the knowledge and leadership he brings to the team!
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Teleos Ag Solutions There are new faces at TeamTeleos, and over the next few weeks, we'll be introducing a few of them! We're kicking things off with Chad Mackey, our new Global Supply Chain Manager.
Chad is based in Midland, Michigan, and has a long history in supply chain management, including a degree in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems from Pennsylvania State University.
In his role with us, Chad will oversee the global supply and demand balance of TELONE™ by Teleos, providing day-to-day operations support and improving our supply and demand planning processes and tools.
Chad has already hit the ground running, and we're so excited to have him as part of the team!
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Last week, our Southeast TELONE™ Specialist at Teleos, Chris Hays, was on-site at the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA)'s 81st Annual Convention.
"The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association serves as a strong voice for Florida farmers who grow nutritious fruits and vegetables to feed our country. We listen and respond to growers’ needs, working to shape agricultural public policy."
Teleos is a proud member of FFVA, and we were honored to be sponsors of this event.
Chris said it was a great meeting that brought together the leading voices in Florida's ag industry. It was an excellent opportunity to network with growers and engage in good conversations about top issues facing the industry.
We're already looking forward to next year!
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Our Southeast rep Chris Hays, was recently in Plant City, FL, for a deep-shank application of TELONE™ by Teleos soil fumigant.
Florida’s Plant City–Dover region is known as the “Winter Strawberry Capital,” supplying fresh berries when few other regions can. With more than $350 million in farm-gate value each year, protecting this crop from yield-robbing nematodes is essential. Pre-plant soil fumigation with TELONE™ by Teleos helps growers establish strong, healthy roots—setting the stage for a productive season.
Deep-shank applications help get TELONE™ further in the ground, below the hard pan, to control the nematodes where they are.
Click on the LinkedIn icon to watch the fumigation in progress!
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The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CA DPR) recently released its annual produce monitoring report, which found that about 97% of fruits and vegetables sold in California had no detectable pesticide residues or residues below federal health-protective limits.
The results are based on 3,544 produce samples collected in 2023 by DPR from over 500 locations statewide. The unwashed samples are tested for 500 types of pesticides and related compounds. Samples are considered illegal when detections exceed health-protective “tolerances” set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Detailed results for the Residue Monitoring Program include:
- 39% of samples had no detectable pesticide residues.
- 58% of samples had no pesticide residues above U.S. EPA tolerances.
- 3% of the samples collected had illegal residues.
- Of the 1,059 produce samples labeled as “grown in California,” fewer than 1% had detectable pesticide residues or pesticide residues above U.S. EPA tolerances.
- Of the 96 samples with illegal pesticide detections, 83% involved imported produce.
- Of 379 samples labeled as organic, 2% had illegal residues.
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Our Director of R&D, Dr. Randy (RM) Huckaba, is onsite in Victoria, British Columbia at the 64th Annual Meeting of the Society of Nematologists (SON).
"The Society of Nematologists (SON) is an international organization formed to advance the science of nematology in both its fundamental and economic aspects. To serve this purpose, the Society of Nematologists acts as an agency for the exchange of information, holds regular meetings, and promotes and extends knowledge in all phases of nematology. The Society operates on a nonprofit basis exclusively for the accomplishment of these educational and scientific goals."
The theme for this year's international symposium is "Sustainable Agricultural and Food Systems". Fourteen keynote speakers from 11 countries across 5 continents are participating in the discussions over four days.
We are active members in the Society of Nematologists, and we applaud the work they do to further the science and understanding of nematodes.
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Bill has been with Teleos since the start, serving as our Customer Service and Credit Specialist. In his role, Bill was responsible for processing purchase orders, sales orders, and invoices, with a focus on the Japan market. He also oversaw payments for Teleos' stewardship rebate programs.
Before joining Teleos, Bill was part of the larger TriCal Group, with various roles in the lab and project management. In total, Bill spent 13 years with the TriCal Group and Teleos.
President John Godbehere and several of the team were onsite in Pinehurst, NC to honor Bill and recognize his years of service.
Bill's optimism and enthusiasm will be missed, but we know he'll be enjoying retirement with his wife of 36 years, his daughters, and his 5 grandchildren. And now he'll have more time to root for UNC basketball, gardening, and woodworking.
Congratulations, Bill, and we hope you enjoy your retirement!
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Our Southeast TELONE™ Specialist at Teleos, Chris Hays, was onsite this week at the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association (FFAA) Annual Meeting.
The FFAA is a not-for-profit trade organization of fertilizer, pesticide and ag biotech manufacturers, formulators, distributors, and dealers with business interests in Florida.
Chris shared that this was an excellent event with heavy hitters from the fertilizer and pesticide industry, with great networking, discussions, and updates.
We're proud to be members of the FFAA and we applaud their efforts to promote the safe use of crop protection products.
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Team Teleos was out in the field this week! President John Godbehere assisted our Director of R&D Dr. Randy (RM) Huckaba, in collecting soil samples from three test plots in North Carolina.
These were early-season nematode samples, which will be compared with mid-season and end-of-season samples collected later this year.
Each year, Teleos conducts dozens of TELONE™ by Teleos soil fumigant research trials around the world. These trials cover product efficacy, soil health, and mixtures, across a variety of crops and soil types.
We are proud to offer the world's best defense against nematodes, Teleos is always pushing for new research and ways to support our growers. Learn more about TELONE™ and how it can help you manage destructive nematodes at www.teleosag.com.
