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What Is AgriPhage?
What Is A Bacteriophage?
How Does AgriPhage Work?
How Is AgriPhage Made?
What Are The Benefits Of Using AgriPhage?
How Do I Say “Phage”?
How Long Does It Last On The Shelf?
Is It Safe?
What Is The Best Time Of Day To Apply AgriPhage?
What Can I Mix With AgriPhage?
What Is The Application Rate?
How Can I Prevent Bacterial Infection In My Field?
Can AgriPhage Increase My Yield?
Does It Have To Be Refrigerated?

What Is AgriPhage?
AgriPhage is a natural, safe and effective pesticide formula based on bacteriophage therapy. AgriPhage formulas are designed to treat a wide range of bacterial diseases on agricultural crops, and have proven to be more effective at controlling disease than traditional pesticides while increasing yield.

What Is A Bacteriophage?
The word “bacteriophage” literally means “eats bacteria”, and is a Greek term coined by the French-Canadian scientist named Felix d’Herelle. A bacteriophage is a virus that only destroys a very specific host bacterium by a process known as ‘lysing’. Bacteriophage are also known simply as ‘phage’. When a bacteriophage encounters a specific bacterium or ‘host’, it breaks through the bacterial cell wall and effectively lyses or ‘kills’ the bacterium. During the process of lysing, the phage injects its’ DNA into the bacterium, which begins to replicate as new phage. Once a bacterium is lysed by a phage, the bacterium becomes host to a reproduction process that results in the release of additional phage. These new phage are then capable of lysing more bacteria. This process continues until the host is no longer present, after which the phage decomposes into the soil. You can read about this process on our technology page.

How Does AgriPhage Work?
When a phage encounters a bacterium, it attaches to the bacterial cell wall and lyses or kills the bacterium. When sprayed or applied to plants, billions of phage are distributed over the plant surface. Agriphage begins working immediately, with the lysing process occurring within minutes of application. During the process of lysing, the phage injects its’ DNA into the bacterium, which begins to replicate as new phage. Once a bacterium is lysed by a phage, the bacterium becomes host to a reproduction process that results in the release of additional phage. These new phage are then capable of lysing more bacteria. This process continues until the host is no longer present, after which the phage decomposes into the soil.

Because phage reproduce about one hundred fold each time a bacterium is destroyed, the number of phage increase exponentially during the treatment cycle. This exponential growth quickly overwhelms the bacteria in an effective and completely natural manner.

You can read about this process on our technology page.

How Is AgriPhage Made?
AgriPhage contains a highly concentrated number of bacteriophage, OmniLytics’ ability to produce commercially viable quantities of bacteriophage remains an extremely unique and proprietary process, and is the result of over 50 years of research, trial, and discovery.

What Are The Benefits Of Using AgriPhage?
Studies show that AgriPhage provides increased control over bacterial disease when compared to traditional treatments, and will significantly increase the yield of your crops. One of the greatest benefits is that we can finally begin to reduce the amount of harsh chemicals and anti-biotics being put into the soil. For more information regarding the benefits of using AgriPhage, click here.

How Do I Say “Phage”?
It is correct to pronounce ‘phage’ as either ‘faj’ (rhymes with ‘dodge’) or ‘fage’ (rhymes with ‘cage’). It is also appropriate to refer to them in plural context as either phage or phages (pronounced either way).

How Long Does It Last On The Shelf?
AgriPhage can be stored indefinitely if kept in the right conditions. The best conditions for storage are in a dark, cool, dry area.

Is It Safe?
Yes, AgriPhage is completely safe. AgriPhage will not harm humans, animals, or beneficial flora or fauna such as ladybugs. AgriPhage won’t harm your plants, either. In fact, AgriPhage is so safe for your plants that it actually increases yield. AgriPhage does not contain any harsh chemicals or minerals, and will not build up in your soil, harm water supplies or hurt the environment in any way.

What Is The Best Time Of Day To Apply AgriPhage?
AgriPhage can be applied at any time of the day. However early morning or late afternoon applications may be more effective.

What Can I Mix With AgriPhage?
AgriPhage can be mixed with most other treatments and fertilizers. AgriPhage should be mixed in your tanks after all other chemicals and treatments have been added and diluted. AgriPhage should not be mixed with copper-based treatments or other denaturizing agents.

What Is The Application Rate?
Click here for field application instructions, or here for greenhouse application instructions.

How Can I Prevent Bacterial Infection In My Field?
AgriPhage is an excellent preventative treatment, and should be applied throughout your growing season from seeds, to starts, through maturity to harvest. AgriPhage can be used as a seed treatment, is excellent for greenhouse use, and is safe to use during harvesting.

Can AgriPhage Increase My Yield?
Yes, studies have shown that AgriPhage will significantly increase yield. Because AgriPhage does not contain any harsh chemicals, it actually controls bacteria while providing plants with an optimal growing environment.

Does It Have To Be Refrigerated?
No, AgriPhage does not have to be refrigerated. We recommend storing AgriPhage in a cool, dark and dry location, such as a shed or warehouse. AgriPhage can be refrigerated if you have the facility, however it is not a requirement.