Summer means watermelons! But did you know that watermelons, cantaloupes, and other melons are highly susceptible to plant-parasitic nematodes? This is particularly true in warm, sandy production regions like Florida, Georgia, California, and Texas.

Left unmanaged, nematodes can damage roots, reduce water and nutrient uptake, and increase susceptibility to soilborne diseases such as Fusarium wilt.

That’s why many growers trust pre-plant soil prep with TELONE™ by Teleos soil fumigant, often in combination with chloropicrin. TELONE™ helps manage nematodes deep in the soil profile, while chloropicrin helps suppress soilborne diseases—creating a protective zone where roots can establish and thrive.

TELONE™ supports healthy root systems, improved crop quality, increased marketable yields, and stronger return on investment.