Get the Most From Your Telone Application . Telone II, 1,3-dichloropropene, is currently a standard treatment in cotton fields with heavy nematode pressure. Applied correctly, Telone II provides significant economic benefit, but when applied incorrectly , nematode control is often disappointing. The two most common reasons for poor performance of Telone II in Georgia are improper calibration of equipment and application to soils that are too wet. Proper calibration is critical for effective control.
Excessive rates increase cost with little increase in control.
Telone II is very toxic and caustic, so calibration should be done with water to prevent human exposure. County agents, crop consultants, dealers, and Dow AgroSciences Telone representatives can provide assistance in calibration. Telone II is a fumigant and disperses in the soil through diffusion. Soil moisture greatly affects movement of the chemical in the soil. Under wet conditions, diffusion is poor and effectiveness is greatly reduced.