Season-long UV-C mildew control, proven in California commercial strawberry production.
Key Sights
30% Lower Mildew Pressure
Complete replacement of mildew control inputs and labor.
50% Fewer Tractor Passes
Replacing sulfur sprays cut tractor passes in half and reduced field labor demands.
Healthier Canopies
Plants showed fuller canopies and less leaf stress, confirmed by stronger NDVI signals.
Season-Long Disease Control
UV-treated plants remained below IPM threshold (<1 rating) throughout the trial period
What was Tested
A 159-day trial at Betteravia Farms, in Santa Maria CA, compared TRIC UV-C to standard oil and sulfur mildew control in strawberries.
Field Results: UV-C vs Grower Standard
A 159-day commercial trial at Betteravia Farms, in Santa Maria CA, compared TRIC UV-C treatment to standard oil and sulfur programs on mildew-susceptible strawberry varieties.
| Trial Snapshot | |
|---|---|
| Trial Length | 157 days 99 nights |
| Acres Tested | 15.95/ organic acres |
| Coverage | 8 acres / per night |
| Metric | UV-C Treated Rows |
|---|---|
| Mildew Rating | 30% Lower |
| IPM Ratings | Consistently <1* |
| Canopy Health | Fuller, less stressed <1* |
*Evaluations followed the UC IPM 1-5 scale, with 1 indicating no visible mildew and 5 representing
severe infection.
Safer, improved
working conditions
Elimination of
sulfur & oil inputs
Consistent season
long disease control
Why TRIC
TRIC delivers autonomous UV-C treatments that integrate seamlessly into IPM programs while reducing reliance onmiticides.
Operational Benefits Observed
- Reduced daytime field congestion
- Compatible with Persimilis releases
- Fewer supplemental applications
- Cleaner, more uniform fields
Booking & Treatment Season
Santa Maria
Reservations: Dec–Jan
Treatments: Feb–Oct
Oxnard
Reservations: Oct–Nov
Treatments: Dec–May