Pest Control
Georgia researches organic control of persistent disease, pest and weed problems
The hot, humid climate in the Southeast lends itself to nearly year-round insect, weed and disease pressure, and growing is especially tough if you’... more »
Rodale Institute tests organic tactics for fighting allium leafminer
The allium leafminer, an herbivore pest, was first reported in European countries such as Denmark, Sweden, Poland and the Mediterranean Basin in 1976 ... more »
California betters its bug vacuums for lygus
For the better part of a decade, there has been some version in the market of a bug vacuum for use against lygus in California strawberries. Within fi... more »
Certis Biologicals rebrands for 20th birthday
After two decades of success as Certis USA, the Columbia, Maryland-based company on June 2 announced a brand change to Certis Biologicals. The new ... more »
EWG urges conventional produce support for chlorpyrifos ruling
The Environmental Working Group May 10 urged the conventional produce industry to support a recent federal court ruling requiring the EPA to ban or se... more »
Certis USA names global VP of marketing
Chris Judd has joined the Certis USA leadership team as global vice president of marketing, the company announced April 15. [caption id="attachment... more »
Wollenmann to advance Certis USA biologicals in Midwest
Certis USA has hired a new sales professional to advance use of its biological products in the Midwest. [caption id="attachment_3009" align="alignr... more »
OMRI registration sought for STARSKii, CART technology by Bioline Agrosciences
Bioline Agrosciences is launching Climate Adapted Release Technology, aka CART, to further strengthen its commitment to growers, farmers and the envir... more »