Florida strawberry growers know nematodes don’t stay near the surface—they move deeper into the soil profile, often below the traffic pan where many applications can’t reach.

That’s where deep-shank TELONE™ by Teleos soil fumigant comes in.

Research from the University of Florida shows that applying TELONE™ at deeper depths can significantly improve control—reaching nematodes where they live and reducing both nematode pressure and Fusarium wilt incidence.

Key takeaways:

• Nematodes often reside below the traffic pan
• Deep-shank applications reach deeper zones where other methods may not
• Reduced nematode counts and disease pressure support stronger plant establishment

In high-value crops like strawberries, what happens belowground early in the season sets the tone for everything that follows.

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

To learn more about deep-shank TELONE™ applications and efficacy, check out Dr. Gary Vallad's presentation on Upping the Game: Strategies to Improve Pre-Plant Fumigation.