New Minimum-Risk Soil Treatment

Avatar for Matt Hopkins By Scott C. Lucas|12 April 2006

Armorex, which has produced very positive test results, is a blend of essential plant oils that includes sesame, which is highly toxic to nematodes. Farmers have used sesame in crop rotations for centuries because of its ability to reduce nematode infestations in crops planted afterward. In addition, Armorex contains extracts of rosemary, clove, garlic, and pepper, all of which are effective nematode suppressants. Armorex is used as a preventative or curative treatment for both endo- and ecto-parasitic nematode species.

The Armorex label in the US includes soil treatment uses on turf and ornamentals, vegetables, fruits, vineyards, nuts, and nursery crops, as well as greenhouse crops. The product has a zero (0) hour re-entry interval (R.E.I.).

Steve Nichols, sales manager for Soil Technologies Corp., told FCI that “We are currently registering and testing the product in about 10 countries, and we see a large potential market overseas.” For more on the product, visit www.soiltechcorp.com.

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