AgriPhage™ Fire Blight
AgriPhage™ Fire Blight is a bactericide that is comprised of a formulation of bacteriophage to be used as a preventive and curative product for the control of fire blight (caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora) on apples and pears.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
- Fungicides
Other characteristics
- Brand
- AgriPhage
- Functions
- Fungicide
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Storage
AgriPhage should be stored in areas where the product temperature does not exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Technology
- Agrochemicals
- Applicable Crop
- Apple
- Pear
- How It Performs
As a result of viral replication, AgriPhage™ actually increases in concentration due to the fact that the virus remains constant and replicates under favorable environmental conditions to continue its attack on Fire Blight.. AgriPhage™ can be used in organic orchards under the USDA National Organic Program, but can also be used to enhance performance of conventional tactics in orchards where bacteria has been problematic.
- Recommended Uses
AgriPhage can be used in existing programs where conventional controls have not been effective.
- Use Direction
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the State or Tribal agency responsible for pesticide regulation.
- HIGHLIGHTS
AgriPhage™ Fire Blight is a bacteriophage (virus) which attacks Erwinia amylovora on apples and pears.; Bacteriophages (phages) are viruses that only attack and kill specifically targeted bacteria.; AgriPhage is extremely selective to the target bacterium and will not adversely affect plants, animals, or humans. AgriPhage will not build up in soil or damage equipment.; A new mode of action that can be used in an existing program as a resistance management tool.; One phage can destroy a bacterial cell and, in the process, create up to 100 additional phages that are released into the environment.
