Best Management and Application Practices
Telone® II soil fumigant provides cotton growers with an excellent fumigation option that consistently produces great yields. Listed below are the numerous benefits of Telone II:
- Greater efficacy compared with contact nematicides
- Controls all major species of nematodes, including root knot, reniform, lance and sting
- Helps manage nematode-transmitted diseases and viruses
- Increases root efficiency for better use of water and fertilizers
- Prepares the soil for the seed to optimize growth and production potential
- Can be applied broadcast or in-row
- Fuming activity allows movement throughout the soil profile
- Labeled for at-plant application in Georgia
- Excellent option for use in site-specific application
Application Guides
The new Telone Precision System is a closed-system unit that minimizes the number of parts that could potentially malfunction, such as motors and pumps, when growers are applying a fumigant such as Telone II. This system uses compressed nitrogen to push Telone II into the ground and acts similar to an aerosol can, which results in continual pressure flow for consistent and accurate applications.
Telone Precision System Application Diagram
Telone Precision System Transfer Diagram
Telone Premier Pressure System Digital Display Instructions
Telone Pressure System Maintenance Instructions (Premier or Standard)
Rates
Dependent upon the situation, as little as 3 gal./A treatment of Telone II in mineral soils will suffice. This will provide highly effective and economical control of nematodes.
Application Guidelines
| Temperature |
Soil temperature at application must be between 40 F and 80 F. |
| Soil moisture |
The soil must be moist from 2 inches below the soil surface to at least 12 inches deep. The amount of moisture needed in this zone will vary according to soil type. |
| Soil preparation |
Soil should be free of clods. Thoroughly incorporate plant residues. Fracture any compacted soil layers within treatment zone before or during application. |
| Application |
Place Telone II at least 12 inches below the final soil surface. When conditions and equipment allow it, deeper placement is recommended. |
| Fumigation interval |
Leave the soil undisturbed and unplanted for at least seven days after application. A longer interval is required if the soil becomes cold or wet. |
| Planting |
Allow Telone® II soil fumigant to completely dissipate before planting. Do not plant if Telone II is detected with in the treatment zone. |
Safety and Handling
Prior to working with Telone II, workers should always participate in a training program that addresses safety procedures and handling of the product. Review the Storage and Handling Guide from Dow AgroSciences for additional procedures that should be followed when handling Telone.
Stewardship Guidelines
Dow AgroSciences is committed to safety. From product usage to personal protection, we are constantly reviewing resources to inform growers on how to protect themselves against potential accidents when using our products. The Stewardship Guide should be reviewed to learn more about Telone and personal safety requirements.
Label
Telone II is a liquid fumigant for preplant treatment of the soil to control plant-parasitic nematodes. It also can help manage certain soil-borne diseases in cotton. After Telone II is injected into the soil, it converts to a gas and creates a zone of protection for the cotton plant's developing roots. Visit the product label for more information.
