Prime Source entered an exclusive distributor agreement with Marrone Bio Innovations, developers of OMRI certified Zelto, Turf Protector.

With this agreement, Prime Source will be the exclusive distributor for all states except Arizona, California and Nevada, where it will be able to distribute, but not exclusively. Zelto turf protection promotes turf health by protecting roots from the ground up. It is a biological nematicide for control of plant parasitic nematodes and soil-dwelling pests that is safe and effective. It has a bacteria-based (nonliving) active with true nematicidal activity against eggs, juveniles and adult nematodes. In turf, Zelto can be used to control surface-feeding insects. It is an effective option to control many common damaging insects and mites in ornamental as well, said the company.

“We are excited to be the exclusive source on Zelto and look forward to a long-term partnership with the Marrone Bio Innovations group,” said Keith Montgomery, chief business development officer at Prime Source.

Zelto joins the broad portfolio of products that Prime Source offers the commercial turf and ornamental industry.