MeloCon® WG
Melocon® wg is formulated with spores from a naturally occurring soil fungus that parasitizes a wide variety of plant-parasitic nematodes. melocon protects yields in fruit, vegetable, vine, tuber, row and ornamental crops by preventing or reducing root damage by plant parasitic nematodes.
Other characteristics
- Brand
- MeloCon
- Functions
- Insecticide, Nematicide
- Formulation Type
- Granules
- Application Technique
- Sprayers
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Storage
MeloCon WG is stored frozen by Certis USA and at distributor locations in order to ensure high spore viability and optimal infectivity to target nematode species upon application in the field. If necessary, MeloCon WG can be refrigerated (40°F or below) for up to 6 months or stored frozen for up to 12 months.
- Work Life
The active ingredient of MeloCon®WG is the spore of a naturally occurring fungus, Paecilomyces lilacinus strain 251, that is a highly effective parasite of all stages of development of common plant–parasitic nematodes. Eggs and juveniles are particularly susceptible. Once MeloCon is applied to the soil, spores of the fungus adhere to the bodies of nematodes as they move through the soil. The spores germinate and penetrate the nematodes, killing them by feeding on the nematodes' body contents. Each gram of MeloCon WG contains at least 10 billion spores of the PL251 fungus formulated on a water-soluble carrier for easy mixing and application. The growing fungus engulfs and penetrates the nematode over a period of several days, killing it by consuming its body contents.
- Application Method
MeloCon WG is mixed with water and applied to nematode infested soil either as a soil drench, in-furrow, in transplant water or banded applications, or through a drip (trickle) or sprinkler (microjet) irrigation systems.
- Technology
- Agrochemicals
- Applicable Crop
- Alfalfa
- Almond
- Anise
- Apple
- Artichoke
- Arugula
- Asian Pear
- Asparagus
