The Science Behind TRIC.
Every season, our technology is further validated through university research, peer-reviewed publications, and commercial field trials. This library brings together many of the most influential scientific papers supporting nighttime UV-C as a practical tool for reducing disease pressure and supporting integrated pest management in agriculture.
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Peer-Reviewed Research
Evaluation of UV-C Light for Control of Tetranychus urticae and Eotetranychus lewisi on Strawberry (2026)
Demonstrates strong ovicidal effects of nighttime UV-C against two-spotted spider mite and Lewis mite eggs in strawberry, supporting its integration with biological and conventional IPM strategies.
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Efficacy and Limitations of Ultraviolet-C Light for Control of Lygus hesperus Eggs and Nymphs in Strawberry (2026)
Quantifies the efficacy and biological limits of UV-C against western tarnished plant bug, demonstrating reduced egg hatch while identifying substantially higher dose requirements for nymphal mortality.
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Use of Ultraviolet Light to Suppress Powdery Mildew in Strawberry Fruit Production Fields (2021)
Demonstrates that nighttime UV-C applied once or twice weekly can suppress strawberry powdery mildew at levels equal to or better than a conventional calendar-based fungicide program.
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Effects of Nighttime Applications of Germicidal Ultraviolet Light Upon Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, and Sour Rot of Grapevine (2023)
Extends nighttime UV-C disease control to grapevine, demonstrating suppression of powdery mildew, downy mildew, and sour rot through both direct pathogen inhibition and host-mediated effects.
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Combined Nighttime Ultraviolet B Irradiation and Phytoseiid Mite Application Provide Optimal Control of Spider Mites on Greenhouse Strawberry Plants (2024)
Shows how nighttime UV-B and beneficial phytoseiid mites can work synergistically, combining direct ovicidal effects with biological control for improved season-long suppression of two-spotted spider mite.
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Effect of UV-C Irradiation on Greenhouse Whitefly (2021)
Demonstrates significant suppression of greenhouse whitefly across adult, nymph, and egg life stages following repeated nighttime UV-C exposure, supporting UV-C as a potential non-chemical pest management tool.
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Application of UV-C Irradiation to Rosa × hybrida Plants as a Tool to Minimise Macrosiphum rosae Populations (2021)
Shows that low-dose UV-C can induce anti-herbivore resistance in rose plants, reducing aphid fecundity and suppressing naturally occurring rose aphid populations by up to 58%.
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Simulation and Optimization of Robotic Tasks for UV Treatment of Diseases in Horticulture (2020)
Develops a multi-agent simulation and optimization framework for scheduling robotic UV-C treatments, accounting for disease progression to improve the timing and efficiency of autonomous horticultural applications.
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Researchers Harness the Sun’s Rays to Fight Strawberry Disease (USDA Agricultural Research Service)
A USDA overview explaining how federal researchers developed nighttime UV-C treatments to suppress powdery mildew in strawberries while avoiding injury to plants and fruit. This article provides an excellent non-technical overview of the foundational USDA research behind commercial nighttime UV-C crop protection.
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