“Beyond traditional insecticides, growers should consider horticultural rosemary oil-based biopesticides. When used in rotation in an integrated pest management program, they can help mitigate population and avoid risk of pesticide resistance, helping grower produce the highest quality crops and plants,” says Vince Livengood, Technical Services Manager at Kemin Crop Technologies. “Plus, they are a safer and sustainable environmentally-friendly alternative to synthetic pesticides.” 

MITIGATE PEST POPULATION PRESSURES WITH TETRACURB CONCENTRATE

THE KEMIN DIFFERENCE

All rosemary oils are not the same. The active ingredient in TetraCURB Concentrate is a high concentration of Kemin’s proprietary rosemary oil – the formula has fifty percent active rosemary oil in the concentrate. Unlike most commodity horticultural oils, such as neem or mineral oils, our rosemary oil is a food-grade oil extracted from our proprietary lines of rosemary plants that are rich in targeted active molecules providing a variety of benefits. To ensure a consistent molecular profile of the active ingredient, high-quality rosemary oil supply, we use a vertically integrated supply chain and grow 1,200 acres of SCS Sustainably Grown Certified rosemary in the United States. Using our experience as specialty crop growers, we took great care to design TetraCURB Concentrate as easy to use and compatible with regulatory requirements. 

MANAGE INSECT AND MITE PESTS EFFECTIVELY WITH TETRACURB CONCENTRATE IN YOUR INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 

FORMULATION

• Liquid emulsifiable concentrate
• Must be diluted with water before using

TARGET PESTS CONTROLLED

• Mites such as two-spotted spider mites
• Small, soft-bodied insects such as aphids, whiteflies
• Targets pests in the nymph and adult stage

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Rosemary Oil: 50%

SITES FOR USE

TetraCURB Concentrate can be used safely and effectively on a wide variety of commercial, indoor and outdoor sites such as greenhouse, shadehouse, nursery and ornamental production, as well as in agriculture operations, field grown fruit, nuts, vegetable, high value and specialty crops, including non-food crops.

1. The rosemary oil targets the octopamine receptor in mites to disrupt their nervous system, causing avoidance behavior, paralysis, and suffocation.
2. The emulsifier allows for uniform product contact across the plant surface. This provides maximum product efficacy of the action with minimum phytotoxicity.
3. The soap disrupts cuticular waxes of the insect allowing rosemary oil to quickly penetrate and induce water loss in mites, resulting in desiccation and death.

Application and timing are essential to maximize the effectiveness of the insecticide, reduce cost and reduce impacts on non-target pests.

Always read and follow label directions.

APPLICATION RATES

• Preventative to low infestation: Lower rate of 32 fl. oz. /100 gallons of water (0.25%).
• Moderate to heavy infestation: Higher rates of 64 - 256 fl. oz. /100 gallons of water (0.5%, 1%, 2%).

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS 

• Foliar spray. Coverage is key! Apply the TetraCURB Concentrate dilution thoroughly on plant and crop surface using enough spray solution to achieve complete coverage, covering the top and bottom of the leaf until runoff. 
• Dip application: Learn more about the application guideline here.

APPLICATION TIMING

For best results and good pesticide resistance management practices growers should spray 5 to 7 days apart (minimum of 2-3 applications over 2 weeks).

States where currently available for sale

As of February 2019, TetraCURB Concentrate has been registered and approved for use in: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, CO, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV.

PREMIUM TECHNICAL SERVICES

Beyond serving as a responsible ingredient manufacturer, Kemin has a team of technical service managers and research and development experts that are incredibly knowledgeable and able to assist as needed with trial support, product instructions and efficient application rates in an integrated pest management program. Our team of technical experts quickly guides growers with best practices and insights to ensure they are receiving the maximum value from our products and, ultimately, a successful, profitable horticulture operation.

Contact our Sales Managers for additional product information

Brett Cranston - PNW
515-240-0430
Brett.Cranston@kemin.com

Darl Reed - Florida
515-707-6312
Darl.Reed@kemin.com

Richard Jones - California
626-372-1153
Richard.Jones@kemin.com