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Certis USA Named Neudorff's Primary U.S. Distributor
Under a new distribution agreement, Germany-based Neudorff assigns distribution rights to the biopesticide company Certis USA to market its OMRI-listed, NOP-approved products DES-X™ insecticidal soap 
concentrate, Cueva™ liquid copper fungicide concentrate, Seduce® insecticidal bait and Sluggo® slug and snail bait. (Certis USA will distribute Sluggo to Eastern markets only.) The distribution agreement allows Neudorff to introduce its full line of products into the U.S. specialty agriculture and ornamental industry. For Certis USA, the additional bioproducts give it the most extensive biopesticide product line in the country.
“Quite simply, we saw this as a natural fit. Certis USA has extensive history developing its own biopesticides, in market development, and stewarding bioproducts in the field through its expert staff,” said Cameron Wilson, V.P of Neudorff’s North American Operations.
Tim Damico, Executive V.P. NAFTA for Certis USA, said the distributor agreement with Neudorff satisfies two important objectives for his company. “First, Neudorff is giving us access to high quality products that satisfy real problems in the field. Second, the addition of these products into our product line reinforces the Certis USA position as the biopesticide company for broad product choice and support,” Damico said.
Market potential for biopesticides is stronger now then in any other time in history, Damico said. “The lines between organic and conventional farming are blurring just as are the distinctions between organic and conventional pesticides. With the removal of some pesticides from the market or the reregulation of others, novel active ingredients that address specific grower needs are greatly needed.”
Click here to read more...Certis USA Breaks Ground for
Wasco Warehouse
Certis USA broke ground for the construction of a 6,000 sq. ft. warehouse at its production facility here. The biopesticide company manufactures environmentally friendly biological and botanical crop protection products used by conventional and organic growers. The new warehouse will serve as interim storage of Certis USA products before they are distributed to the company’s national and international markets.
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Introducing DES-X™
Insecticidal Soap
DES-X, an insecticidal soap concentrate formulated for optimum activity on piercing and sucking insects, has joined the Certis product line. DES-X controls on contact the adult, larval and nymph stages of insect and mite pests, including aphid, mealy bug, plant bug, psyllid, scale, spider mite and whitefly on fruit, nut and vegetable crops. It is ideal for use in resistance management and Integrated Pest Management programs in both conventional and organically grown crops.. DES-X is NOP approved and OMRI® Listed.
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SoilGard®: The Fungicide that Fights
Pit nature against nature to control diseases that can impact and retard early root development in plants. Select SoilGard fungicide to battle damping-off diseases, because the way SoilGard goes to war against disease, Dr. Brett Highland says, is simply “awesome.”
SoilGard fungus strangling Rhizoctonia.
Methyl Bromide Phase Out Deepens Nematode Concerns
At trade shows and farm shows, grower meetings and local eateries, growers are voicing concerns about the phase out of methyl bromide. Its impending loss, according to the University of Florida, “is the single most important challenge facing the vegetable and small fruits industries today.” Certainly control of nematodes, especially sting nematodes in strawberries, will become more difficult. But with the introduction of MeloCon® WG, grower discussions have turned positive as grower and university trials show great promise for the biological nematicide.
MeloCon fungus engulfing nematode eggs.
Come Visit Us!
Certis USA sales managers will attend and exhibit at the following trade shows and conferences. Be sure to stop by and see us.
| Feb. 2 – 4 | Mid Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Hershey, PA |
| Feb. 9 - 11 | World Ag Expo, Tulare, CA |
| Feb. 28 – Mar. 2 |
California Small Farm Conference, San Diego, CA |
| Mar. 10 – 11 | Southwest Ag Summit, Yuma, AZ |