Key Takeaways:
- Kemin Industries introduces RevoCURB™, a new soil treatment exempt from FIFRA 25(b) registration requirements
- Product offers three-in-one action as a nematicide, fungicide-bactericide, and herbicide
- Made from essential oils including thyme, clove, garlic, and cinnamon
- Safe for both organic and conventional farming with no buffer zones and zero-hour reentry interval
- Designed to address increasing regulatory, environmental, and practical challenges in soil pest control
Kemin Industries Develops RevoCURB™ for Modern, Sustainable Soil Management
Kemin Industries has launched RevoCURB™, a new FIFRA 25(b)-exempt soil treatment formulated to provide growers with a safer and more sustainable approach to managing soilborne pests, diseases, and weeds. The solution is designed for both organic and conventional agricultural systems, addressing long-standing limitations associated with traditional fumigants.
RevoCURB is manufactured using Kemin’s proprietary emulsifiable concentrate formulation, which blends four essential oils—thyme, clove, garlic, and cinnamon—to offer broad-spectrum efficacy across a range of pests and soil conditions.
RevoCURB: A Three-in-One Solution with Flexible Application
RevoCURB functions simultaneously as a nematicide, fungicide-bactericide, and herbicide, making it suitable for use as a pre-plant or post-harvest soil treatment. According to Dr. Bridget Hatfield, Technical Services Manager at Kemin Crop Technologies, “We’ve tested RevoCURB on many different fields with various soil conditions, and we observed stunning improvement in crop yields compared to standard chemistry.”
Designed for flexibility, RevoCURB is compatible with standard soil application techniques, including drip tape, micro-sprinklers, soil drenches, and overhead irrigation systems. The product’s safety profile includes:
- No buffer-zone requirements
- Zero-hour restricted entry interval (REI)
- Minimal personal protective equipment (PPE) required
These attributes make it viable for use near residential areas and in labor-intensive crop production, enhancing worker safety and operational efficiency.
Responding to Environmental and Regulatory Shifts
The launch of RevoCURB comes at a time when regulatory restrictions and environmental concerns are pressuring the use of traditional synthetic soil fumigants, particularly in specialty crop production. Organic growers, in particular, face challenges due to limited chemical options, expensive treatment protocols, and extended pre-plant waiting periods.
“RevoCURB represents a significant advancement in soil health management,” said Emily Fuerst, General Manager of Kemin Crop Technologies. “By leveraging the power of essential oils and Kemin’s expertise, we are providing growers with a safer, more cost-effective and efficacious solution that meets the demands of modern agriculture.”
