SOIL PEST CONTROL

PRECISION
INTEGRATED

Advanced directed-energy treatment for modern crop protection.

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THE CHALLENGE

Damage from nematodes, fungal pathogens, insect larvae cost growers measurably — in reduced yield, replant costs, chemical inputs, and the compliance burden of managing restricted-use materials.

Pesticide and 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

Problem List
Nematode Pressure
When nematode pressure begins to limit a planting's potential, growers need more options than simply waiting for the problem to get worse to justify taking action.
Pesticide Restrictions
The rules keep changing. The need to protect crop productivity hasn't. It's time for a new approach.
Resistance
When performance becomes harder to predict, growers need additional tools that aren't dependent on organism-specific chemistry.

APPLICATIONS

FOUR PRODUCTS
ONE PLATFORM

Same DES electronics core. Purpose-built applicators for every cropping system. What changes is the interface — not the efficacy.

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Product Cards
Crop Protection
DIRECT|YIELD
Targeted soil pest control for horticulture and large area field applications — nematodes, insect larvae, and fungal pathogens — fallow or planted soil without harming plant root systems or beneficial microbiota.
Primary: Row Crops · Small Berries · Potato ·
Weed Control
DIRECT|WEED
Row crops, Horticulture, Golf courses. Control weeds without chemistry. Between the rows and between the plants.
Primary: Weeds · Vegetation Management · Varietal Change
Turf Management
DIRECT|TURF
Golf courses, sports turf, and managed turf environments. Demonstrated efficacy against nematode infestation — no preparation, no buffer zones, no re-entry delay disrupting play or maintenance schedules.
Primary: Golf · Sports Turf · Managed Grounds
Fixed Infrastructure
DIRECT|BATCH
Controlled batch treatment for nursery stock, transplants, commodities and high-throughput research applications. Treat planting material to eliminate pests and pathogens before they leave your facility.
Primary: Starts · Comodities · Research

THE TECHNOLOGY

Steps List
01
Configure for the Cropping 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.
Feature Grid
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 generates tailored pulses of electricity to control weeds and soil pests. The energy profile is calibrated to the target organism — concentrating energy where pests reside without affecting the surrounding crops, or damaging the root zone or microbiota.

Treatment is delivered in seconds. No chemical preparation, no post-application re-entry window, and no residue — in any cropping 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.

Validation Grid
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.
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APPLICATION BREAKDOWN

EVERY PRODUCT
IN DETAIL

Product Detail Rows
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
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 Strip
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.
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Automated turf management robot on a golf course, used for soil pest control, featuring wheels and control panel.
Comparison of a poorly maintained and a well-maintained golf course green.
Comparison of a patchy, dry golf course on the left with a lush, green golf course on the right, showing before and after results of turf improvement.
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Side-by-side comparison of a golf course green before and after maintenance, showing improved grass health and appearance.
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A robotic turf maintenance machine on a golf course, equipped with solar panels, during daytime.
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Golf course green with a red flag and a distant landscape of hills and bushes under a clear blue sky.
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OTHER APPLICATIONS

SAME PLATFORM.
MORE SECTORS.

Hero Cards - Rail & Tech
DIRECT|RAIL
The first commercial hi-rail EVM system. Proven on restricted corridors, no-spray zones, and high-density networks.
Explore Rail Sector
DE TECH
One electronics package. Multiple applicators. The platform that scales across every sector without reinvention.
Explore Technology

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