Chloropicrin
Chloropicrin has been effectively controlling soil borne pathogens for 75 years and has been Trinity’s cornerstone product for more than twenty years. Through careful planning and dedication to our business, Trinity has become the world’s largest producer of Chloropicrin.
Chloropicrin is essential for the healthy growth of many crops including cut flowers, fruit and nut trees, grapes, lettuce, melons, peppers, plant nurseries, strawberries, tomatoes, raspberries, and potatoes.This beneficial pre-plant soil fumigant is essential for a robust pest management system, providing growers with an environment that supports increased food production.
Chloropicrin effectively controls pathogenic soil fungi, and helps control nematodes, such as lesion, spiral, ring, sting and root knot; as well as other pests in the soil that inhibit root growth.
Efficacy varies by crop, soil conditions and application methods. For more information or specific data on the efficacy of Chloropicrin, please contact us.
Chloropicrin is applied by certified fumigation professionals through closed-system injection into the soil 14 to 21 days prior to planting the crop. The product is injected at various depths below the surface and, in many cases; the field is covered by a specialized tarp to further ensure a secure seal.
Following injection, Chloropicrin rapidly diffuses through the soil and immediately starts eliminating the target pests and pathogens while creating a healthy soil prepared for planting. Chloropicrin controls these pests and degrades before any crops are planted.
Being a true fumigant, Chloropicrin does not require assistance moving through the soil as with other products. This reduces water usage and provides more consistent results for the grower.
Chloropicrin is superior in performance compared to Metam Sodium and 1,3-Dichloropropene, as it provides a wider control spectrum than either of these products. Additionally, it demonstrates superior nematode control than that of Metam Sodium. It can be used alone, as well as formulated with other products that have high herbicidal properties, and therefore considered the best alternative to Methyl Bromide.
Farmers rely on the continued, safe use of Chloropicrin as an important crop protection tool. The results are healthy, vigorous plants with significantly increased yields and higher quality crops.
Chloropicrin reduces the need for crop rotation, thus improving land productivity.
The sse of Chloropicrin enables growers to produce a cleaner, greener, and healthier crop that greatly reduces the need for post-plant fertilizers, insecticides, and other pesticides. Chloropicrin also helps reduce water usage, as crop roots grown in treated soil are better developed and more efficient.
Chloropicrin rapidly degrades into carbon dioxide, nitrogenous compounds, and chloride into the soil. These are basic nutrients which not only foster healthy root and plant growth, but feed beneficial microorganisms found in the soil.
Chloropicrin:
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Does not have a significant ecological footprint. In fact, independent analysis determined that Chloropicrin has a negative carbon footprint.
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Does not deplete the ozone layer
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Does not leave residues in plant tissue or harvested produce and vegetables.
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Does not cause cancer, birth defects, or impact fertility.
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IS a lachrymator (inducing transient, mild, and fully reversible sensory irritation; i.e. teary eyes), and thus serves as its own warning agent in the event of exposure.
Trinity’s Chloropicrin is registered for use on six continents. For specific information on our global registrations and US registrations, please contact us.
Efficacy of Chloropicrin