Aphids Ruining Your Vegetable Crops? Discover the Non-Toxic Breakthrough Farmers Swear By

In vegetable farming, aphids can devastate crops by feeding on sap, stunting plant growth, spreading viruses, and promoting mold via honeydew secretion. Crops like dill, carrots, and broad beans are particularly vulnerable—often lacking approved chemical insecticides for aphid control. This leaves growers with limited, unsatisfactory options. But there's now a better solution: Pest-Kote®, a revolutionary, non-toxic product developed with 3D-IPNS™ technology that physically immobilizes pests—without leaving harmful residues.

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But there's now a better solution: Pest-Kote®, a revolutionary, non-toxic product developed with 3D-IPNS™ technology that physically immobilizes pests—without leaving harmful residues.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬?

  • Aphids reproduce rapidly and attack by sucking plant juices, causing: -

  • Curling and yellowing of leaves

  • Stunted growth

  • Sooty mold growth from honeydew

  • Transmission of plant viruses

    For niche crops like dill, carrots, and broad beans, pest control options are often unregistered or chemically harsh—putting farmers in a tough spot.

pest-kote for aphids

pest-kote for aphids

𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐞®: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞-𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥

Unlike traditional chemical pesticides, Pest-Kote® is powered by 3DIPNS Technology. 3DIPNS Technology:

✅ Immobilizes aphids using a 3D polymeric net-like structure

✅ Stops pests from moving and feeding—leading to rapid death

✅ No resistance development—works even where chemicals fail

✅ Leaves no perceptible residue on crops

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐞® 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬?

Pest-Kote’s 3D-IPNS™ technology creates a silicone-based, spider-web-like structure that wraps around the insect’s body.

This mechanical action

- Begins working within seconds Keeps pests trapped in the treatment zone

- Disables pests without needing to poison them

𝐌𝐢𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐬

Outdoor crops (like dill, carrots, broad beans):

Rate: 6.5 to 9.5 fl. oz./acre

Water volume: At least 50–65 gallons/acre

Buffer spray water: pH 5.0–7.5

Contact action: Direct spray on aphids—no residual effect, pests must be hit

*Always avoid spraying during bee foraging times and follow label precautions to protect pollinators and aquatic life

𝐈𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐞® 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞?

Yes. It’s:

- Non-toxic to crops when used as directed

- No effect on beneficial instincts after it dries

- Safe for pre-harvest use—apply up to the day before harvest

- Eco-friendly—made with OMRI-compliant ingredients

However, avoid applying directly to flowering trees or during active pollinator visits to minimize environmental impact

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐞® 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬?

- No chemical residue limits

- No risk of chemical resistance

- Approved for a wide range of food and ornamental crops

- Ideal for IPM (Integrated Pest Management) programs where chemicals fail or are restricted, Pest-Kote® succeeds—especially for aphid control on vegetable

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫

Whether you’re protecting dill, carrots, or broad beans, Pest-Kote® offers a safe, effective, and sustainable approachto aphid control. With its physical mode of action and non-toxic profile, it's the ideal choice when chemical options are limited or failing.

👉 Download the official Pest-Kote® label HERE

👉 Contact 3D BioSciences for a free consultation and crop-specific advice.

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