PlantShield HC®

Biological control of root and foliar disease
For Greenhouse/Nursery/Vegetable Crops

Attacks Fungal Root Diseases Before You See Them A preventative biological (living) fungicide that attacks diseases. • Starts immediately protecting the delicate root system. • Grows on root and root hair surfaces, and surrounding soil particles. • Actively attacks Pythium, Fusarium and Rhizoctonia before they reach the root system. Enhances The Root System • Promotes faster root development, especially feeder root hairs. • Provides bigger root systems for greater soil exploration. • Provides prolonged protection against root damaging fungi. A Healthy Plant Starts With A Healthy Root System • Increases root mass, enabling greater nutrient and moisture uptake. • The active ingredient in RootShield releases compounds that make nutrients more available to the plant. • Reduces or eliminates the need for chemical fungicides.	Two Formulations: Granule and Wettable Powder • RootShield Granules, added to the growth media. • PlantShield HC Drench, added to the irrigation system. • Active ingredient: patented, hybrid strain, Trichoderma harzianum, strain T-22. • Grows best at pH 4-8, in soil, peat or bark based mixes. • Costs less than 2 cents to treat a 6-8 inch pot. EPA-Registered And Is Safe To Workers • 0-hour REI, EPA rating of "Exemption from Tolerance". • Used by organic growers throughout the U.S. (OMRI Listed). • Can be used in rotation with insecticides, rooting compounds, fertilizers and most fungicides, no phytotoxic effects recorded.
Biological Control Of Foliar & Stem Diseases
Dr. Ann Chase Chase Research Gardens, Inc. Mt. Aukum, CA Margery Daughtrey Extension Pathologist Long Island Hort. Re. Lab.
What Does PlantShield HC Do? • Preventative control of Botrytis (grey mold) and Powdery Mildew, with suppression of Downy mildew and other foliar diseases. • EPA-registered with an "Exemption from Tolerance" for use on greenhouse ornamentals and vegetables. • Biological control-excellent tool for disease resistance management in IPM programs. • O-hour REI for improved greenhouse worker management and scheduling. • Excellent safety to workers, customers, and other biological beneficials (insect predators, etc.). • Also controls stem lesions, (e.g. Botrytis). Growers Report Excellent Results "...I have been totally amazed at the results I am getting from PlantShield HC. With my Poinsettia cuttings, I was very impressed with the little loss I had, compared to the previous years. I drenched my fuschia cuttings and did not lose a one, and the difference in the root system, unbelievable!..." Lynette Sass, Grower, Casa Verde Growers, OH "... We believe we are supplying our customers with the added value of a PlantShield HC treated plug where fungi will continue to protect the roots. PlantShield HC has added a sense of pride to our company in knowing we are using an environmentally responsible product..." Martin E. Stockton, Head Grower, First Step Greenhouse, CA "...We have found PlantShield HC to be a safe and effective product. We have seen a significant reduction in chemical and labor cost. PlantShield HC is one of the best products to hit the market in a long time. I am very satisfied with the results..." John D. Lybrand, General Mgr., Baucom's Nursery, Summerville, SC