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Last Updated: 7/13/2026

Zelto®

Active Ingredient: Heat-killed Burkholderia spp strain A396 cells and spent fermentation media

4 x 1 gal

Zelto® promotes turf health by protecting roots from the ground up. Zelto is a biological nematicide for control of plant parasitic nematodes and soil dwelling pests, such as white grubs. It has a novel bacteria based (non-living) active with true nematicidal activity against eggs, juveniles, and adult nematodes. Zelto also has activity on labeled surface feeding insects in turf providing additional protection to maintain plant health. Zelto can also be used on ornamental plants in landscapes to control a wide-variety of piercing/sucking type insects that can cause damage.

A FIFRA 2(ee) recommendation has been issued for the use of Zelto to control Pythium blight in turfgrass. Learn more here.

Compare to: Proprietary formulation

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    • OMRI-Listed.
    • Reduces nematode population with activity against eggs, juveniles, and adults.
    • Improves plant and root health.
    • Increases turf density.
    • Multiple compounds with multi-site activity.
    • Can be used in environmentally sensitive areas.
    • Minimal REI (once spray deposits have dried).
    • Broad-spectrum control of many species of nematodes that feed on turf roots.
    • True nematicide, not nemastatic.
    • Causes paralysis to adult nematodes in as little as 48 hours after contact or ingestion.
    • Wide range of use sites.
    • No annual usage rate restrictions.
    • Tank mix compatible with other pesticides or fertilizers.
    • Can be used in conjunction with other pesticides as part of integrated pest management programs.


  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT
    94.46% Heat-killed Burkholderia spp. Strain A396 cells and spent fermentation media

    IRAC GROUP
    UNB

    FORMULATION
    Liquid concentrate

    CHEMICAL FAMILY
    Biological

    COMPARE TO
    Proprietary formulation

    MODE OF ACTION
    Contact and ingestion

    RESTRICTED USE
    No

    SIGNAL WORD
    Caution

    PACKAGING
    4 x 1 gal

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