AgriPhage® is a safer, long-term solution to increase yields and eliminate Spot and Speck in tomatoes and peppers
A novel mode of action to decrease your dependency on chemicals and antibiotics and improve crop health
AgriPhage® Spot and Speck Bactericide is an innovative, biologically based solution designed to eliminate and control bacterial spot and bacterial speck, two major diseases that affect tomatoes and peppers. Utilizing bacteriophage technology, AgriPhage provides a highly specific, sustainable approach to disease management, allowing growers to protect their crops while reducing reliance on chemical treatments.
AgriPhage® is a safer, sustainable alternative to copper-based bactericides and antibiotics for treating and controlling Tomato Spot and Speck.
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Product Highlights
- ZERO bacterial resistance
- ZERO harm to beneficial organisms
- ZERO PHI. 4hr REI.
- ZERO Phytotoxicity
- YIELD increases up to 8% vs. grower’s standard
- Suppresses and controls Tomato/Pepper Spot and Speck in all conditions
- Integrates into existing IPM programs
- Can be tank-mixed and rotated with other insecticides and fungicides
- AgriPhage is the only registered phage bactericide in the US – #1 seller globally
Why Choose AgriPhage® Spot and Speck Bactericide?
- Precise Disease Control with Reduced Chemical Dependency
- Specificity to Target Pathogens: AgriPhage is formulated to only target the pathogenic bacteria responsible for bacterial spot (Xanthomonas spp.) and bacterial speck (Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato). This targeted approach ensures effective control without affecting other beneficial microorganisms, supporting a healthier crop environment.
- Minimized Risk of Resistance: AgriPhage contains many different species of bacteriophages, making it less likely for pathogens to develop resistance over time. This dynamic control approach helps maintain effectiveness and reduces the need for repeated applications of traditional chemical treatments.
- Ideal for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Enhances IPM Programs: AgriPhage Spot & Speck Bactericide can be integrated into IPM programs alongside your current cultural practices, resistant cultivars, and other control methods, providing a comprehensive approach to managing spot and speck. This adaptability makes it a valuable tool for improving overall crop health and productivity.
- Environmentally Safe and Crop Friendly
- Non-Toxic to Plants and Non-Target Organisms: AgriPhage does not cause phytotoxicity, even when used during critical stages of plant development. This makes it safe for plants, beneficial insects, and other non-target organisms, fostering a balanced ecosystem in the field.
- No Harmful Residues: With a Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) of 0 days, AgriPhage can be applied up to and including the day of harvest, ensuring a clean, residue-free crop that meets consumer and market demands for low-residue produce.
- Flexible Application for Ongoing Protection
- Low Restricted-Entry Interval: AgriPhage has a Restricted-Entry Interval (REI) of just 4 hours, allowing for efficient farm operations and rapid re-entry for other management tasks.
- Adaptable to Disease Pressure: During high disease pressure, such as warm and wet weather conditions that favor bacterial spread, AgriPhage® can be applied at higher rates or more frequently, ensuring robust, season-long control.
How AgriPhage Spot and Speck Bactericide Works
AgriPhage® uses bacteriophages—natural viruses that target bacteria—to specifically infect and destroy the pathogens causing bacterial spot and bacterial speck in tomatoes and peppers:
- Targeted Activation: When applied to plants, the bacteriophages in AgriPhage bind to and infect the targeted pathogenic bacterial cells. They replicate within the bacteria, ultimately causing the cell to burst (lysis) and releasing new phages that target additional bacterial cells.
- Prevention and Control of Disease Spread: By using AgriPhage preventively, growers can stop bacterial infections before they spread, reduce leaf spotting, fruit blemishes, and crop losses.
Application Recommendations
- Apply Early and Preventively: For best results, AgriPhage should be applied preventively when conditions favor bacterial diseases, such as during humid or rainy weather. Begin applications early in the growing season and continue regularly.
- Increase Frequency Under High Disease Pressure: During periods of intense disease pressure or heavy rainfall, use a higher application rate and reapply weekly to maintain effective control.
- Ensure Thorough Coverage: Spray enough solution to cover the plant surfaces, focusing on areas prone to infection, such as leaves and stems, while avoiding runoff for optimal effectiveness. AgriPhage is contact dependent, so proper coverage through nozzle optimization is important.
Experience the AgriPhage Advantage for Tomatoes and Peppers
With AgriPhage Spot and Speck Bactericide, growers gain a powerful, eco-friendly tool for managing bacterial diseases in tomatoes and peppers. This solution offers a safer, resistance free, and sustainable alternative to conventional chemicals. Protect your yields, meet market demand for cleaner produce, and contribute to a more sustainable agricultural ecosystem.
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