Organic Pest Control & Disease Resilience
Building crop resistance to disease and pests through improved soil and plant health
Developing Insect and Disease Resistance From Within
Pests are responsible for substantial crop losses. Broad-spectrum chemical insecticides are neither efficient nor effective. Zylem aims to build crop resistance to disease and pests through improved soil and plant health using organic pest control products and methods.
Building Plant Resistance To Disease And Pests
Healthy plants with high resilience and high Brix levels come from healthy soil conditions. Instead of growing low Brix crops and fighting off insects and diseases with expensive pesticides and chemicals, implementing an effective soil management programme results in healthier, hardier plants.
The Benefits of High Brix Plants
Resistant to Disease
High Brix plants have a natural immunity that makes them far more resistant to common plant diseases.
Unappealing to Insects
Insects are unable to digest high-Brix plant sap, making healthy plants a poor food source for pests.
Require Fewer Inputs
Healthier plants need fewer synthetic pesticides and fertilisers, reducing input costs significantly.
Better for Human Consumption
High Brix crops contain more vitamins, minerals, and sugars — resulting in better taste and higher nutritional value.
Improve Profitability
Reduced input costs combined with better yields and quality produce translate directly to improved farm profitability.
Better Yields
Optimal plant health supported by healthy soil consistently delivers higher and more reliable yields season after season.
How Does Sea Brix™ Work?
As a Microbe Food
Metabolites in Sea Brix™ serve as a microbe food source. Microbes are stimulated and multiplied, resulting in beneficial processes such as making nutrients more plant-available.
As a Foliar Feed
Already-processed raw materials are quickly metabolised in the plant, stimulating photosynthesis and increasing Brix levels naturally.
Products To Improve Plant Resistance To Disease And Pests
Sea Brix™
Contains Triacontanol. Primary objective is to maximise photosynthesis. Higher Brix levels provide natural pest control and higher plant resistance to disease and insects.
View Sea Brix™ →Frequently Asked Questions
What is organic pest control?
Organic pest control involves using products made from natural ingredients, OR building pest resistance by improving soil and plant health so crops are naturally unappealing and resilient to pests.
Which organic pesticide is best?
The best organic pesticide is one that is built into the plant’s own immune system. Prevention is always better than cure — a healthy, high-Brix plant is naturally resistant.
Does organic pest control really work?
Yes, when done properly with a defined soil health strategy. Results depend on consistent application and a holistic approach to soil and plant management.
What is high Brix?
Brix is a measurement of the vitamins, sugar, minerals, and proteins in plant sap, expressed as a percentage. A high Brix reading indicates good plant health, taste, and quality.
How do you make high Brix soil?
Increase mineral uptake, build organic matter, promote beneficial bacteria and fungi, and maintain proper nutrient ratios through a comprehensive soil management programme.
What is a good Brix level?
0–2: Very low quality. 3–7: Mid-range. 8–11: High quality. 12+: Virtually no insect attack — the plant is well-protected by its own immune system.
What is disease resistance in plants?
Disease resistance is the natural ability of a plant to protect itself from disease pathogens. Brix level is a key indicator of this innate resistance.
How can plant disease resistance be improved?
Through better soil health. Healthy soil provides natural immunity to plants by supplying the right balance of nutrients, beneficial microbes, and organic matter.