SF: What is the science behind RinoTec Technology?
Abele: RinoTec Technology is an effective insecticide, nematicide, and miticide derived from unique soil microbes. The product is fermented to create biochemical byproducts, which serve as the active components. It can be applied as a soil treatment in the furrow at planting or as a foliar application. It is effective against various pests in crops like corn and potatoes, including corn rootworm, nematodes, white grubs, wireworms, and seed corn maggots.
SF: What makes RinoTech effective against a range of pests?
Mueller: There are several attributes that make RinoTec effective against various insect families, including sucking and rasping insects, mites, and whiteflies. Within the soil, RinoTec is absorbed by roots and moves through the seedling's root system providing a zone of protection at an important time in the plant's development. When applied foliarly, RinoTec exhibits trans-epidermal mobility (TEM), meaning it penetrates the leaf surface and remains active against pests. When ingested by the pest, it acts as stomach poison, stopping pest feeding. However, it has little to no effect on certain insect families, such as Hymenoptera, which includes parasitoid wasps, and bees.
