Pest Control
OMRI offering organic materials review program for Mexico
OMRI (the Organic Materials Review Institute) is now accepting applications for input review to the Mexico Organic Products Law (Ley de Productos OrgĂ... more »
 BioCeres G WP confirmed for control of root aphids in Canada
Bio-insecticide BioCeres G WP recently was confirmed to control an emergency infestation of root aphids, according to a news release from the company.... more »
Ranier Fruit’s organic blueberries to get ‘Better Bee’ certification
As summer approaches, and the upcoming Washington blueberry season nears first pick, Selah, Washington-based Rainier Fruit Co. announced its 100% org... more »
Bankers and biocontrols in the greenhouse
Beneficial insects and other biocontrols are often more effective in controlled environment agriculture than in open fields. In addition to benefic... more »
Certis USA hires Karla Medina-Ortega as regional field development manager
Certis USA, a biopesticides company, has hired Karla Medina-Ortega as field development manager. In this role, she will oversee Certis USA product dev... more »
Pest control strategies for organic sweet corn
European corn borer, fall armyworm and corn earworm are problem pests for all sweet corn producers, but are especially troublesome for organic growers... more »
The waiting game doesn’t pay when battling two-spotted spider mites
Spider mites are common crop pests in many parts of the world, but it has taken time for rose growers to learn crucial lessons on effective biological... more »
Attune’s Ampersand, an OMRI-listed adjuvant, now available in California
An OMRI-listed adjuvant, Ampersand, is now available for sale and use in California. [caption id="attachment_1337" align="alignright" width="225"] ... more »