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Building A Better Mouse TrapRangoTM Biopesticide
Deb Shatley
Market Development Manager & Field Research Leader
Terramera
Vancouver, BC Canada
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Trang NguyenProduct Development
Field ResearchCalifornia
Stephen PryorTerritory Manager
California
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The Neem Tree
• Native to India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and surrounding geographies of the Middle East
• Mahogany Family• Similar to Chinaberry
• Evergreen
• Very Fast Growing
• Drought resistant
• All parts of the tree are utilized including the kernel, bark, leaves and roots
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Biopesticide Discovery
• Neem’s ability to repel insects was first reported between 1928 & 1929 by two scientists in India
• Real significance was not demonstrated until 1962 in a field trial where it was noted that locust that landed on neem plants refused to consume any of the foliage.
• Bioactive compounds are found throughout the tree however the seed kernels contain the highest concentration of actives
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Bioactive Properties• Over 150 biological active compounds
• Major constituents are known as limonoids
• At least 9 limonoids are highly active, they include• Azadirachtin, salannin, meliantriol, nimbin, nimbidin, nimbinin, nimbolides and fatty acids
(oleic, stearic, palmitic)
• Azadirachtin, Salannin & Meliantriol play a key role in insect management• Repel and disrupt insect growth & reproduction• Potent feeding deterrents & growth regulators
• Repel & reduce the feeding of many insect species including nematodes
• Azadirachtin can break the metamorphosis life cycle of an insect. The insect will not molt.
• Systemic Activity – varies by plant & insect species and formulation• Only xylem available to deeper feeding insects such as hoppers
• Nimbin, Nimbidin and other limonoid activities have fungicidal and antiviral activity
• Neem Oil offers the complete package – Fungicide, Insecticide, Nematicide
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The Neem Oil Extraction Process
• Methods• Cold Press Method
• Water extraction,
• Solvent/heat extraction such as: Hexane, Pentane, Alcohol
• Cold Press is Best• Some actives in neem are sensitive to heat/solvent based extraction
methods therefore Cold press is the Best at preserving the actives
• Solvent/Heat processing impacts oil/active composition• Important to know how your oil was extracted
• Solvent extraction using Hexane results in high oil variability. This oil finds its way to the soap making industry
• The azadirachtin content can vary depending on the extraction method and quality of the neem seed
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How To Build A Better Mouse Trap
• Willing to think outside the box• Innovation is key
• Willing to take a risk
• Willing to invest• People
• Time
• Money
• Terramera is committed to innovation that benefits agriculture
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Challenges with Neem
• Consistency in field performance• High end spray solution that provides targeted
coverage
• Consistency in the tank• Ease of mixing
• Reasonable agitation
• Stays in solution (Mixing Stability)• In the tank and on the leaf
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RangoTM – 70% Cold Press Neem Oil built on a new inert chassis
• Superior Formulation• “Farmer Friendly”
• Easy to mix
• Stays in solution
• Consistent coverage
• Consistent efficacy
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RangoTM – Field Trial Results
• First Year of Field Evaluations
• Superior Formulation
• Outstanding Efficacy – Exceeded the Expectations!
• EPA Registered – Will have all states by March 1 except California which is scheduled for 2ndQ
• OMRI Listed
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RangoTM General Information
• What is the Signal Word and Personal Protective Requirements for Rango TM?
• Rango TM is a Catorgy 4 “Caution” material which is the safest classification a material can receive from the EPA.
• The PPE requirements are minimal:
• Long sleeved shirt and long pants
• Shoes plus socks
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Rate Information
Pest Type Crop Type Rate Range Maximum Rate/Acre
Insects All Crops 0.625 to 1.8% v/v
3 quarts
Mites All Crops 0.625 to 1.8% v/v
3 quarts
Diseases All Crops 1.25 to 1.8% v/v
6 quarts
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Aphids Grasshoppers PsylidsBeetles Leafhoppers ScalesBorers Maggots & Grubs ThripsCaterpillars/Moths/Worms Mealy Bugs True Plant BugsFlies & Gnats Mites Wireworms
Whiteflies
Alternaria Botrytis Powdery Mildew Stem MildewAnthracnose Downey Mildew Rust Southern Blight
Blight (early, late, leaf) Molds Scab Sour Rot Grapes
Fusarium Oxyporum Pythium Rhizoctonia Solani
FOLIAR & SOIL FUNGAL DISEASES
INSECTS
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Apple Powdery Mildew – Washington• Trial Setup:
• 6 apps: April 4, 13, 24, May 3, 14 & 24• Air blast conventional sprayer 100 GPA
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60 Days After Final Application Gala var. (Phyto Sensitive)
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Tomato Powdery Mildew – Escalon, CA
• Trial Setup• 5 apps: July 16, 26, August 6, 16 and 27
• CO2 Sprayer 3-nozzle, 35 GPA
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UNTREATED CONTROL Wettable Sulfur 10 lb 10d Rango 1.2% (v/v) 10d Rango 1.8% (v/v) 10d
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Processing Tomato Field Trial - Escalon, CA - 2018
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Spinach Downy Mildew – Escalon, CA
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Spinach Downy Mildew Field Trial - San Joaquin County, CAStatistical Analysis JMP 14 Fisher LSD alpha=0.05
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Aluminum tris80% 4 lb
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Downy Mildew Severity (Leaf, %) -November 16 2018
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Downy Mildew Incidence (Leaf, %)November 16, 2018
San Joaquin County, CA
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Broccoli Insecticide Field Trial – Escalon, CA
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Overall Feeding Damage (All insects) on Leaves per Plot (Scale 1-10) November 9th, 2018 Evaluation23 Days after Last Application
• 7 weekly applications September to October 2018• CO2 Sprayer 3-nozzle, 40 GPA• Pest: Cabbage Looper, Beet Armyworm, Diamondback Moth, Imported Cabbage Worm, Turnip
Aphids, Silverleaf Whitefly
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Broccoli Insecticide Field Trial – Escalon, CA
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RangoTM - Conclusions
• Superior Formulation• “Farmer Friendly”
• Easy to mix
• Stays in solution
• Consistent coverage
• Consistent efficacy
• California Registration 2ndQ
Thank You! 48 hours
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