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Majestene® Bionematicide

Majestene® Bionematicide: Increasing Your Crop Yields

Majestene® Bionematicide provides growers with an effective option in the fight against economically damaging nematodes. With broad-spectrum activity, residue tolerance exemption, and suitability for both conventional and organic production, Majestene expands the toolbox of nematode management solutions.

APPLICATION: Foliar (Aerial or Ground), Chemigation, Soil Treatment, Backpack/Hand Sprayer

ACTIVE: Heat-killed Burkholderia spp. strain A396

Target Pests: Cyst nematodes, dagger nematodes, lesion nematodes, root knot nematodes, stunt nematodes

Target Crops: Cucurbits, fruiting vegetables, leafy greens, potatoes, strawberries

Majestene® nematicide is approved to control nematodes and soil dwelling insects in a large number of commercial specialty crops.

Common Crops

  • Corn
  • Cucurbits
  • Fruiting Vegetables
  • Leafy Greens
  • Potatoes
  • Strawberry
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Tobacco

Nematode and Wireworm Control

  • Root Knot Nematodes
  • Lesion Nematodes
  • Dagger Nematodes
  • Cyst Nematodes
  • Stunt Nematodes

Majestene® is a liquid bionematicide containing a non-viable Burkholderia spp. strain A396 cells and spent fermentation media. Compounds produced during the proprietary fermentation process are active against multiple soil-borne insects and plant-parasitic nematodes.

Majestene works on nematodes through a multiple modes of actions.

Benefits of Majestene® for Nematode Management

  • Broad spectrum suppression and control: Effective against eggs, juveniles, and adults
  • Flexible use: Approved for the field and greenhouse applications
  • Flexible application timing: Can be used at planting and post-planting with no plant-back restrictions
  • Market accessibility: MRL exempt; ideal for export markets and sustainable production systems

Image comparing the effects of untreated nematodes versus the reduced number of nematodes after being treated with Majestene.

Best Use Guidelines:

Apply Majestense® 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.
  • Rate: 1 gallon per acre
  • Reapply every 21 days for effective nematode control
  • Reapply every 3-4 weeks for season-long control.

Always read and follow label directions.

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