Visalia, California, May 16, 2025 – Sym-Agro is launching KitoGard, a new soil-applied nematicide developed for vegetable, root, tuber, and bulb crop growers battling nematode pressure. Offering a proven 3-way nematode management strategy, KitoGard fills a critical gap in the market by offering both immediate nematode control inside and outside the root zone. Its active ingredient, chitosan, directly reduces nematode populations and egg hatch in the soil while triggering the plant’s natural defenses to help it recognize and respond to nematodes already feeding in roots. This gives growers healthier plants with stronger roots and more resilient yields.
Applied by ground, in-furrow, soil incorporation, or through chemigation systems at planting or transplant, KitoGard fits easily into current programs. It’s designed for growers looking to avoid MRL concerns and reduce reliance on harsher chemistries.
With protection against nematode damage and stronger roots, vegetable crops are now better equipped to reduce the negative effects of nematodes.