Key Sights
35% Total Lygus Reduction
Consistent suppression across adults and nymphs.
58% Spotted Wing Drosophila Reduction
Benefits observed after population spikes.
Increased Marketable Production
Fewer cat faced berries, better packout.
Fast ROI
Break-even reached in as little as one harvest week.
What was Tested
An Independent Field Trial with the Cal Poly Strawberry Center
An 11–12 week commercial study comparing spray-only programs to spray plus vacuuming in both organic and conventional strawberry systems. Two separate commercial growers participated, with evaluations including lygus control, predator impacts, and ROI under real commercial farming conditions.
Organic & Conventional Production System Results
Initial Savings
| Production System | Monthly Savings (Per Acre) | Break-Even (Crates) |
|---|---|---|
| Organic | $507 | 15.6 |
| Conventional | $697 | 22.7 |
Lygus Reduction
| Production System | Lygus Reduction |
|---|---|
| Organic | 36% |
| Conventional | 33% |
Monthly Savings Per Acre
| Acres | Organic | Conventional |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $507 | $697 |
| 10 | $5,070 | $6,970 |
| 50 | $25,350 | $34,850 |
Break-Even
| Production System | Lygus Reduction |
|---|---|
| Organic | 15.6 crates |
| Conventional | 22.7 crates |
Why it Matters
TRIC delivers measurable economic impact—not just pest reduction. Growers see:
- Immediate cost savings per acre
- Increased packout and marketable yield
- Fast payback (often within asingle harvest cycle)
Field Validation
“TRIC is the first company thatI’ve seen that is bringing effective UV-C and Bug-Vac technologies to large scale commercial strawberry acreage.”
— Sage Finch
Independent Pest Control Advisor (PCA), San LuisObispo, CA
Booking & Treatment Season
Santa Maria
Reservations: Dec–Jan
Treatments: Feb–Oct
Oxnard
Reservations: Oct–Nov
Treatments: Dec–May