Product Launch Announcement

BioWorks Introduces BioNex Insecticide and Hoplite Herbicide

Expanding the Biological Toolkit for Integrated Pest Management

What is the latest news regarding BioWorks Introduces BioNex Insecticide and Hoplite?
BioWorks has officially expanded its North American portfolio by launching two high-performance biological solutions: BioNex, a broad-spectrum contact insecticide/miticide, and Hoplite, a selective herbicide. BioNex utilizes a pyrethrins and canola oil formulation to target destructive pests like aphids and mites across all life stages, while Hoplite uses potassium salts of fatty acids to provide rapid desiccation and control of liverwort, moss, and algae in controlled environment agriculture.

How do BioNex and Hoplite perform compared to existing agricultural treatments?
Trial data indicates that BioWorks Introduces BioNex Insecticide and Hoplite as superior alternatives to competitive products, with BioNex achieving up to 98% control of cotton aphids and 97% control of two-spotted spider mites within 48 hours. Similarly, Hoplite demonstrated 97.5% efficacy in moss control trials, significantly outperforming market competitors while supporting long-term crop health through non-synthetic, sustainable chemistry.

Where can growers access these new BioWorks biological solutions?
BioNex and Hoplite are available immediately through authorized BioWorks distributors in over 30 U.S. states. These products are specifically engineered to integrate into existing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs for greenhouses, nurseries, and hoophouses, providing growers with a comprehensive, science-based toolkit that optimizes plant performance and addresses resistance management challenges effectively.

BioWorks, a leading provider of biological-based plant health solutions, has announced the launch of BioNex and Hoplite. These additions significantly expand the range of high-performance, sustainable solutions available to growers, equipping them with a complete toolkit to address production challenges while supporting long-term operational success. Similar to how other industry leaders like Biotalys are focusing on commercial readiness, BioWorks is actively scaling its available biological solutions.

BioNex: Rapid Knockdown Insecticide

BioNex is a liquid contact insecticide and miticide formulated with natural pyrethrins and canola oil. It works by disrupting the insect’s nervous system, while the oil component enhances coverage and residual activity. Key highlights include:

• Broad-Spectrum Control: Targets psyllids, thrips, aphids, mites, whiteflies, and mealybugs.
• All-Stage Efficacy: Effective against eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults.
• Performance: Achieved 98% control of cotton aphids in greenhouse trials compared to 78% with competitive products.

Hoplite: Selective Herbicide for Moss and Algae

Hoplite is formulated with potassium salts of fatty acids, causing cell content leakage and rapid desiccation of target organisms. This results in visible browning shortly after application. Its features include:

• Targeted Organisms: Excellent for liverwort, moss, algae, and lichens in controlled environment agriculture.
• Fast-Acting: Achieved 97.5% moss control within five days of treatment.
• Proven Results: Showed a 53% increase in control of silvery thread moss compared to competitive options.

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