Effectiveness of 1,3-dichloropropene as an alternative to methyl bromide in rotations of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and cucumber (Cucumis sativus) in China

► Comprehensive effects of 1,3-D was better than the routine treatment avermectin. ► Use of 1,3-D was beneficial to the increase of the yield of crops. ► 1,3-D can be used as a MeBr alternative in rotations of tomato and cucumber.