Marrone Bio Innovations sponsors webinar on biopesticides

Date:03-23-2011

Marrone Bio Innovations will present an online webinar titled “How Biopesticides Improve Production Agriculture” on Wednesday, March 30, at 2 p.m. EDT. This webinar is provided free of charge, and growers, crop advisors and pest control advisors are encouraged to attend.

Dr. Pam Marrone will first discuss the rapidly growing biopesticide industry, and will also instruct participants in the effective use of biopesticides in production agriculture. Participants will learn how to successfully integrate biofungicides into highly effective disease management programs. Participants will be able to ask questions and directly interact with Dr. Marrone during this live event.

Biopesticides are pesticides that are derived from biological or naturally derived sources, and the use of biopesticides is rising rapidly in all parts of the world. This rise is attributed to the successful integration of biopesticides into conventional agricultural systems, as biopesticides can improve chemical pest control programs.

Because they feature complex modes of action, biopesticides are also excellent resistance management tools when used alone or in combination with chemicals. Biopesticides have very short reentry and preharvest intervals, allowing growers in many instances to harvest crops immediately after application, which is particularly important on crops that are shipped globally and subject to international residue limits.

Visit www.marronebio.com for more information or to register for the event.