SOIL PEST CONTROL
PRECISION.
INTEGRATED.
Advanced directed-energy treatment for modern crop protection.
THE CHALLENGE
Nematodes, fungal pathogens, insect larvae, and phylloxera cost growers measurably — in reduced yield, replant costs, chemical inputs, and the compliance burden of managing restricted-use materials.
Methyl bromide alternatives have been inadequate. Fumigation programs carry risk and restriction that compounds over seasons. Resistance is building. The question has never been whether a better solution was needed — it's been whether one existed.
SOIL PESTS ARE A
STRUCTURAL PROBLEM.
60%
MORE FOOD PRODUCTION REQUIRED
BY 2050 — PER UN ESTIMATES
Nematode Pressure
Endo-parasitic nematodes in established plantings are uncontrollable without soil fumigation once infestation exceeds economic threshold. The only option is historically to rip, fumigate, replant, and wait seasons for production to resume.
Fumigation Restrictions
Methyl bromide phase-out and tightening restrictions on alternative fumigants leave growers with limited compliant options. Buffer zones, re-entry restrictions, and supply chain risk compound the problem every season.
Phylloxera in Vineyards
Root-feeding phylloxera in established vineyards triggers expensive replant programs. No in-vine treatment has historically been viable — growers absorb the full cost of replanting and years of lost production.
Resistance & Residue
Repeated chemical program cycles build resistance in target pest populations. Soil residue accumulation from synthetic inputs degrades long-term soil health and creates increasing regulatory exposure.
APPLICATIONS
FOUR PRODUCTS.
ONE PLATFORM.
Same DES electronics core. Purpose-built applicators for every crop system. What changes is the interface — not the efficacy.
Row Crops & Field
DIRECT|YIELD
Targeted soil pest control for row crops and field applications — nematodes, insect larvae, and fungal pathogens — applied to planted or fallow soil without harming plant root systems or beneficial microbiota.
Primary: Row Crops · Strawberry · Potato · Tomato
Vineyard
DIRECT|VINE
Root zone treatment for established vineyards. Broad-spectrum control of endo-parasitic nematodes and phylloxera without the replant risk and fumigation window of conventional programs. Reduce replants. Extend vine productive life.
Primary: Vineyards · Established Vine · Root Zone
Turf Management
DIRECT|TURF
Golf courses, sports turf, and managed turf environments. Demonstrated efficacy against nematode infestation — no preparation, no buffer zones, no application downtime disrupting play or maintenance schedules.
Primary: Golf · Sports Turf · Managed Grounds
Controlled Batch
DIRECT|BATCH
Controlled batch treatment for nursery stock, transplants, and specialized applications. Treats planting material before it enters the field — eliminating soil pest introduction at the source.
Primary: Nursery · Transplants · Propagation
THE TECHNOLOGY
01
Configure for Crop System
The DES electronics package is selected and the appropriate applicator is attached — soil probe for row crops, root zone applicator for vines, aeration-compatible unit for turf. One electronics core adapts to all.
02
Apply to Treatment Zone
The applicator moves through or across the treatment zone — integrated with existing cultural practice passes like bed formation, root cutback, or aeration. No additional pass required in most systems.
03
Pulse Targets the Pest
Pulsed electrical energy concentrates at the target organism. Energy profiles are matched to the pest — nervous system disruption for nematodes, cell wall disruption for fungal pathogens. Treatment occurs in seconds.
04
Zero Residue. Full Compliance.
No chemical in the soil. No re-entry interval. No restricted-use material handling. The field is clean, compliant, and operational immediately. Repeat treatment on your schedule, not chemistry's.
Root Zone Reach
Energy profiles reach the root zone without plant harm. Broad-spectrum control including endo-parasitic nematodes and phylloxera.
No Preparation
No buffer zones. No re-entry delays. Combine with existing cultural practice — bed formation, root cutback, aeration.
Any Crop System
Planted or fallow soil. Electronics adapt to the crop system. The applicator changes — the platform does not.
Seconds Per Zone
Concentrated pulses eliminate the target organism. No slow-release, no waiting. Immediate treatment, immediate results.
The Directed Energy System applies tailored pulses of electricity to the soil. The energy profile is calibrated to the target organism — concentrating energy where pests reside without affecting the surrounding root zone or microbiota.
Treatment is measured in seconds per application zone. No chemical preparation, no post-application re-entry window, and no residue — in any crop system.
EFFECTIVE IN SECONDS.
NOTHING LEFT BEHIND.
RESEARCH & VALIDATION
GRANT-AWARDED.
PEER-SUPPORTED.
FIELD-PROVEN.
Lisi Global was awarded a USDA/NIFA grant to evaluate DE Technology as a replacement for methyl bromide fumigation — one of the most consequential approvals in the precision agriculture validation pipeline.
Research has been conducted in partnership with academic institutions, with results published and available to qualified partners and regulatory stakeholders.
USDA
NIFA Grant Award
Evaluation as direct replacement for methyl bromide fumigation across row crops and specialty agriculture systems.
Pub.
Published Results
Data room available for qualified partners and researchers. University-conducted bench and field trials with published efficacy data.
4+
Pest Categories
Efficacy demonstrated across nematodes, fungal pathogens, insect larvae, and phylloxera in greenhouse and field trials.
Zero
Chemical Required
No fumigant, no pesticide, no restricted-use material. Full efficacy achieved through electrical energy alone.
APPLICATION BREAKDOWN
EVERY PRODUCT.
IN DETAIL.
Row Crops & Field
DIRECT|YIELD
Planted & Fallow Soil
How It's Applied
Integrated with bed formation or root cutback passes. The soil probe applicator moves through the treatment zone during existing cultural practice. No additional field pass required. Effective on planted or fallow soil. Treatment occurs in seconds per zone with nothing left behind.
Target Organisms
- Endo-parasitic nematodes
- Ectoparasitic nematodes
- Fungal pathogens
- Soil-dwelling insect larvae
- Root-knot nematode species
Vineyard
DIRECT|VINE
Established Vine · Root Zone
How It's Applied
Root zone applicator moves along vineyard rows, treating the active root zone without surface disruption. Compatible with existing vineyard management equipment passes. Designed for established vines — no replant required. Reduces the replant program trigger by extending productive vine life through active in-vine pest control.
Target Organisms
- Phylloxera (root-feeding)
- Endo-parasitic nematodes
- Root zone fungal pathogens
- Soil-borne disease organisms
Turf Management
DIRECT|TURF
Golf · Sports · Managed Turf
How It's Applied
Configured for aeration-compatible soil treatment passes. Operates during standard aeration schedules — no additional disruption to turf surface or playing surface. No buffer zones, no re-entry restrictions, no downtime between treatment and play resumption. Fully compatible with IPM programs.
Target Organisms
- Nematode infestation (all species)
- Root-zone fungal pathogens
- Soil insect larvae
- Thatch-dwelling pest organisms
Controlled Batch
DIRECT|BATCH
Nursery · Transplants ·
Propagation
Propagation
How It's Applied
Batch treatment chamber processes nursery stock, transplants, and propagation material before field introduction. Eliminates soil pest introduction at the source — before it enters the growing system. Particularly valuable for certified clean planting programs and import compliance requirements.
Target Organisms
- All nematode species in root media
- Fungal pathogens in growing media
- Soil-borne insect eggs and larvae
- Pathogenic bacteria
SDG 2
Zero Hunger
Chemical-free soil pest control that protects yield and supports global food production targets without environmental tradeoffs.
SDG 13
Climate Action
Battery-hybrid power at point of application. Near carbon neutral. No chemical synthesis, transport, or disposal emissions.
SDG 15
Life on Land
No residue, no soil loading, no buffer zones. Precision targeting preserves surrounding microbiota and beneficial soil organisms.
SDG 3
Good Health
Eliminates human chemical exposure at point of application. No re-entry delays. No restricted-use material handling requirements.
OTHER APPLICATIONS
SAME PLATFORM.
MORE SECTORS.
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