Majestene® Bionematicide Offers Season-long Nematode Control
Majestene Nematicide offers growers an effective choice in a dwindling selection of nematode control management tools. It is a powerful – yet worker-friendly and tolerance exempt – species-selective bionematicide with activity against eggs, juveniles and adult lesion, root knot, dagger, stunt, reniform and soybean cyst nematodes. Majestene protects the plant from yield-robbing nematodes; thereby, promoting stronger, healthier roots and more robust yields.
APPLICATION: Foliar (Aerial or Ground), Chemigation, Soil Treatment, Backpack/Hand Sprayer
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Heat-killed Burkholderia
Crops & Pests
Majestene nematicide is approved to control nematodes and soil dwelling insects in a large number of commercial specialty crops
Nematode and Wireworm Control
How your crops benefit from Majestene
Majestene is a liquid nematicide that can be applied pre-plant, at planting and in-season for season-long reduction of nematode populations and galling in potatoes, strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, cucurbits, corn and onions. Growers have seen notable success in using Majestene on potato and onion acres in the Pacific Northwest, and several specialty crops in Florida and Georgia.
Boost yield & quality
Protects crop from yield loss; can increase yields and harvest quality
Manage resistance
No waiting period for planting or rotation/plant-back restrictions; can be used at planting or post-planting
Harvest flexibility
Can be used right before harvest without concern for residues
Worker-friendly
Helps simplify your labor scheduling and avoids costly downtime
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Mode of Action
Majestene's novel, bacteria-based (non-living) active ingredient possesses true nematicidal activity against eggs, juveniles and adult nematodes.
Majestene Efficacy
Majestene has proven effective in nematode control to reduce damage to crops.
Nematodes in the soil
– They stop moving within 24 hours after treatment with Majestene
– Nematodes die 48-72 hours after treatment
When Majestene is in contact with plant roots
– It repulses most nematodes
– If some nematodes get into the roots, they can’t complete their life cycle and they die. There are no new gals formed.
Majestene is systemic and remains in the roots
Majestene showed positive effect on root development
Testimonials
Hear how Majestene helped these growers.
“It was amazing the plant growth of the treated areas, how it stood out from the untreated areas. The plants doubled in size after we applied the Majestene.”
~ Donnie Randall, Fancy Farms, Florida
Art of Use
The following best use practices should be kept in mind to effectively use Majestene Bionematicide:
- Majestene can be used as a soil drench, in-furrow, at planting and as a seed drench.
- It can also be applied through drip irrigation, T-banded or shanked-in.
- Reapply every 28 days for effective nematode control.
- Apply at seeding for direct-seeded crops
- Apply at transplanting or shortly thereafter for transplanted crops
- Reapply every 3-4 weeks for season-long control
Labels & Literature
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Where to Find Majestene Bionematicide
We have a professional sales and technical support team and maintain a robust distributor network. To purchase or for a list of distributors in your area, connect with a ProFarm rep today!
