Search results for: “biological control”
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Launch of a novel biological control agent ECOARK® by KUMIAI CHEMICAL
Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. is set to launch ECOARK®, a novel biological control agent designed to combat crown gall disease. Scheduled for a domestic release in Spring 2026, this breakthrough product offers a solution for fruit tree and rose growers where no effective control method previously existed. Kumiai Chemical Launches ECOARK®: A Novel Biological…
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BioWorks Strengthens R&D Team with Biological Control Expert
BioWorks is pleased to announce that Glen Stevens, Ph.D., has joined the company as a Research and Development Associate. With more than two decades of experience in biological control, soil health, and sustainable agricultural systems, Dr. Stevens joins BioWorks with a proven track record of driving innovation in agricultural research. He will work out of…
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Sustainable biological control agent approved to fight papaya mealybug pest across Kenya
An Environmentally Friendly Solution for Papaya Farmers in Kenya The Kenya Standing Technical Committee on Imports and Exports (KSTCIE) has approved the widespread release of the biological control agent Acerophagus papayae to combat the devastating papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) threatening smallholder farmers’ livelihoods and food security. The approval follows gradual releases in several counties, including…
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MITÖ: Kimitec’s new natural miticide for the biological control of mites
Kimitec celebrates an unprecedented achievement of their first botanical miticide just been registered in Mexico. This milestone represents a major step in their commitment to a zero-residue, zero-waste future, promoting a fully circular agri-food system aligned with both large-scale distribution demands and consumer preferences. MITÖ is a broad-spectrum solution that effectively controls over 80% of…
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NOFLY® Changes the Rules of Quality Control in Biological Insecticides
Futureco Bioscience, a global leader in sustainable agricultural solutions, today announced a groundbreaking advance in microbiological quality control for biological insecticides. By developing the first ISO 17025-certified method for viable spore quantification using automated particle counting technology, the company is setting a new industry benchmark for accuracy, speed, and reliability. This milestone reinforces Futureco Bioscience’s…
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Dr. Glen Stevens Joins BioWorks to Advance Biological Pest Control Initiatives
BioWorks Welcomes Glen Stevens, Ph.D., as Research and Development Associate — BioWorks has appointed Glen Stevens, Ph.D., to its R&D team to accelerate innovation in sustainable agriculture, drawing on his 20+ years in biological control, soil health, and integrated pest and disease management. Based at BioWorks’ fully equipped laboratory and greenhouse within the University of…
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Natutec Airobreez – The Next Gen Blower Gun Transforming Biological Pest Control
As agriculture shifts toward more sustainable and eco-friendly practices, biological pest control is gaining significant traction. However, the success of Biological Control Agents (BCAs) such as predatory insects, mites, and parasitoids depends not only on the quality of the organisms but also on how they are applied in the field. Koppert’s Natutec Airobreez is a…
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Catalera Series A Funding to Catalyze a New Era of Biological Pest Control
Catalera BioSolutions, a pioneering company in biological pest control solutions, is set to make waves in the agriculture and pest control industries. Announcing the initial close of its Series A funding round, the Vancouver-based company is backed by an $8 million investment led by S2G Ventures, alongside Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Capital. With a second…