Control Two Spotted Spider Mites, Aphids, Thrips, Whitefiles and more pests with Organic Miticide-Insecticide TetraCURB™ Organic
TetraCURB™ Organic is a zero-day pre-harvest interval (PHI) OMRI-Listed® contact miticide-insecticide and repellent for commercial organic farmers that provides exceptional control of key small, soft-bodied insects and mite pests for use on a wide range of organic fruits and vegetables specialty crops such as strawberry, berries, tomato and hop.
TetraCURB Organic is an emulsifiable concentrate formulated with a unique blend of food-grade horticultural oils in high concentration (>50%) as active ingredients - including Kemin’s proprietary rosemary oil - to provide fast-acting knockdown of the pest population and help manage detrimental pest pressure throughout the cropping seasons.
“TetraCURB™ Organic is a new sustainable pest management tool available to organic farmers who seek an organically certified biopesticide derived from natural sources with a high level of control and a high degree of plant safety,” says Vince Livengood, Sales Manager at Kemin Crop Technologies. “It is not disruptive to labor and harvest activities and manages pests in a consistent manner to produce the highest quality fruits and vegetables for fresh market and beyond.”
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PRODUCT DOCUMENTS
TRIALS & DATA LIBRARY
- TSSM Crop Sheet - Strawberry
- Lygus Bug Crop Sheet - Strawberry
- Mealybug Crop Sheet - Ornamental
TetraCURB Organic in 30 seconds
TETRACURB ORGANIC features and benefits for growers
TetraCURB Organic is not harmful to honey Bees
Convenient to use
Workers’ Safety
Foliar Spray
MRL exempt
Quick knockdown
Botanical oil-based
Minimal PPE
No Phytotoxicity
MANAGE PESTS AND UPGRADE YOUR IMP PROGRAM WITH TETRACURB ORGANIC
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- Rosemary Oil 50%
- Clove Oil 3%
- Peppermint Oil 1.95%
FORMULATION
- Liquid emulsifiable concentrate.
- Must be diluted with water before use
- Addition of a spray adjuvant recommended to maximize uniformity of coverage and enhance performance under certain conditions
SITES FOR USE
TetraCURB Concentrate can be used safely on a wide variety of commercial indoor and outdoor, food and non-food crops sites such as:
- Greenhouse and nursery
- Specialty crops, fruits and vegetables: Berries, strawberry, blueberry, grape, tomato, cucumber, pepper...
- Orchards, tree fruits
- Hops
- Citrus
- Nuts
TARGET PESTS CONTROLLED
- Mites such as two-spotted spider mites
- Small, soft-bodied insects such as but not limited to aphids, whiteflies, thrips, mealybugs (citrus, madeira), lygus bugs
- Eggs, nymph and adult stages
RECOMMENDED 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 , 128, 256 fl. oz. /100 gallons of water (0.5%, 1%, 2%).
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
- Foliar spray. Coverage is key! Apply the TetraCURB Organic 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.
For best results, make sequential application at 5-7 days after the first application. TetraCURB Organic has no restriction or limitation on the number of applications per crop growing cycle per year, or the number of consecutive applications before rotating to a chemical with different modes of action.
Mode of Action
TetraCURB Organic kills and repels targeted pest populations with rapid knockdown thanks to thorough spray coverage and its multiple modes of action:
Repel: The rosemary oil is well-known to have a substantial repellent property. Due to its volatility, any mites or small, soft-bodied insects that are not in contact with TetraCURB Organic will be alarmed by the vapor exposure and rapidly mobilize to leave the treated plants via an avoidance behavior. TetraCURB Organic protects the crop from pest population establishment.
Suffocate: The high concentration of botanical oils in the blend provides the ability to suffocate the pests by blocking air from entering the pest spiracles, hence preventing them from breathing.
Paralyze: The key components of the botanical oil blend have activity as octopamine receptor agonists and acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, which are known to be effective neural control modulators in pest nervous systems and are capable of overstimulating and disrupting the nervous system, leading to pest paralysis.
CROP SAFETY - PHYTOTOXICITY
Due to the ever-changing varieties of plants, testing on all plants and crop varieties is not feasible. To ensure that TetraCURB Organic is compatible with the array of cultivars under your specific conditions, we recommend testing the product on a small scale and observing for phytotoxicity damage before making large-scale applications. Do not apply to plants or crops when the temperature is 90ºF or above.
24H after foliar spray application (1% TetraCURB Organic)
24H after foliar spray application (1% TetraCURB Organic)
There is no visible phytotoxic damage on plants with TetraCURB Organic treatment.
MINIMIZE PEST POPULATION WITH TETRACURB ORGANIC FOR BETTER CONTROL OF TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITES, WESTERN FLOWER THRIPS or WHITEFLIES!
Silverleaf Whitefly, adults control with TetraCURB Organic
Wester Flower Thrip, adults control with TetraCURB Organic
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Packaging size
1 gallon (case of 4) | 2.5 gallons (case of x2) | Tote (275 Gallons)
STATES AVAILABLE FOR SALE
TetraCURB Organic is registered and approved for use in: AR; AZ; CA; CO; DE, FL; GA; HI; IA; ID; IL; LA; MA; MI; MN; MO; MT; NC; NH; NY; OH; OR; PA; RI; SC; TX; VA; WA, WI.
PREMIUM TECHNICAL SERVICES
Beyond serving as a responsible ingredient manufacturer, Kemin has a team of technical service managers and a research development team 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.
THE KEMIN DIFFERENCE
As a leader in the ingredient manufacturing industry for human and animal health and nutrition, Kemin has identified and cultivated plants, especially rosemary, that naturally produce molecules with high phytochemical actives and functional benefits. Kemin Crop Technologies discovered new applications from existing products for the horticulture market. By being one of the most vertically integrated suppliers of rosemary-based ingredients, Kemin ensures that every batch of product is consistent and free from contaminants, so customers can expect consistent efficacy every time they purchase Kemin products. That’s why TetraCURB Organic provides proven mitigation of mites and small, soft-bodied insect populations with consistent performance.
Read more about the Kemin Plant Science Program
Contact our Sales Managers for trial, pricing or additional product information
Richard Jones - California | 626-372-1153 | Richard.Jones@kemin.com
Brett Cranston - PNW | 515-240-0430 | Brett.Cranston@kemin.com
Darl Reed - Florida | 515-707-6312 | Darl.Reed@kemin.com
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FIFRA 25(b) exempt pesticides: These products are exempt from registration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under FIFRA section 25(b) regulations. Kemin Industries, Inc. represents that this product qualifies for exemption from registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Intended for commercial use. Always read and follow the entire label direction before use. Use strictly in accordance with precautionary statements and direction. Contact your local extension specialist or certified crop advisors for any additional pesticide resistance management and IPM recommendations for the specific site and pest problems in your area. The products are not registered, or authorized for sale in all states. Consult your Kemin representative or your state regulatory representative for approval of this use in your state, specific applications and labeling.
