Visalia, California, May 16, 2025 – Sym-Agro has officially launched KitoGard, a new soil-applied nematicide that gives fruit growers a reliable, MRL-exempt alternative to traditional chemistries. Powered by biologically active chitosan, KitoGard goes beyond stopping nematodes in the soil. It activates the plant’s immune system to better recognize and fight nematodes already inside the roots while directly targeting eggs and juveniles in the root zone. The result: stronger roots, fewer nematodes, and healthier trees, all without the environmental baggage of harsher synthetics.
“KitoGard delivers real performance with a softer touch,” says Peter Bierma, CEO of Sym-Agro. “The secret is in the way that KitoGard helps the plant defend itself and respond to stress. With so few options in fruit crops for nematode control, KitoGard fills a gap in the toolbox.”
Designed for seamless integration into perennial crop programs, KitoGard offers fruit and nut growers a reliable way to protect yields and root health.