The Bio Mag

21/04/2019

On 15 April 2019, Koppert Biological Systems acquired Oecos (www.oecos.co.uk), a British company focused on the development and production of trapping systems for agriculture and horticulture. The acquisition of this family concern includes all fixed assets, customer base, IP and the company’s name, Oecos. Products include Rollertraps, Wet & Dry Sticky Traps and Pheromone related products. Not only have Oecos and Koppert Biological Systems been partners for many years, Koppert was also one of Oecos’s major customers and as the sticky trap product portfolio is of great importance to Koppert, they subsequently decided to approach Oecos to discuss future steps. This eventually led to the acquisition. For further information email [email protected] .
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On 15 April 2019, Koppert Biological Systems acquired Oecos (www.oecos.co.uk), a British company focused on the development and production of

08/03/2019

An international team of researchers from the University of Oxford, the University of Birmingham and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have found that the way in which people use the internet is closely tied to patterns and rhythms in the natural world. This finding, published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology, suggests new ways to monitor changes in the world’s biodiversity. 639 more words [ 636 more words ]

An international team of researchers from the University of Oxford, the University of Birmingham and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have found that

04/03/2019

Eden Research PLC has said its nematicide biopesticide formulation, which is marketed as Cedroz by its commercial partner, Eastman Chemical Company has received EU product authorisation from the Regulatory Affairs Directorate in Malta. The AIM-listed company noted that, following the authorisation by Malta, the concerned Member States must grant their individual approvals for the sale and use of Cedroz within their jurisdictions. [ 144 more words ]

Eden Research PLC has said its nematicide biopesticide formulation, which is marketed as Cedroz by its commercial partner, Eastman Chemical

21/02/2019

A collaboration between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s () Agricultural Research Service () and Pheronym ()(Alachua, FL), will send nematodes into space to the International Space Station (ISS). The goal is to develop environmentally friendly methods for space travel that are not harmful to humans. This will be the first biological control experiment in space. The nematode’s send-off, funded by the ISS U.S. [ 453 more words ]

A collaboration between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s () Agricultural Research Service () and Pheronym ()(Alachua, FL), will send nematodes

19/02/2019

Germany plans an insect protection law to slash the use of pesticides and pump tens of millions of euros into research, as global concern grows over the impact of human beings on the crucial invertebrates. “We human beings need insects, they deserve to be protected with their own law,” said Environment Minister Svenja Schulze. Her “action plan for protecting insects”, would allegedly provide annual funding of €100m for the cause, including €25m for research. [ 242 more words ]

Germany plans an insect protection law to slash the use of pesticides and pump tens of millions of euros into

19/02/2019

Marrone Bio Innovations Inc. has received a notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for claims covering MBI-110 bacterium as antifungal and growth promotion composition. MBI previously obtained a patent on the cell broth (which includes the cells, their byproducts and the media used in the fermentation). These additional claims that were allowed include the supernatant and cell fraction (the parts of the fermented bacterial culture containing some anti-fungal and plant health compounds). [ 282 more words ]

Marrone Bio Innovations Inc. has received a notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for claims covering

18/02/2019

In the UK in early July? Want to learn more about biocontrol and how it is revolutionizing the world of pest management and bioprotection? See below for more details on this innovative event or visit www.biopesticidesummit.com

11/02/2019

Over 40% of insect species are threatened with extinction. Lepidoptera, Hymenoptera and dung beetles (Coleoptera) are the taxa most affected. Four aquatic taxa are imperiled and have already lost a large proportion of species. Habitat loss by conversion to intensive agriculture is the main driver of the declines. Agro-chemical pollutants, invasive species and climate change are additional causes. A scientific review of insect numbers suggests that 40% of species are undergoing "dramatic rates of decline" around the world. [ 449 more words ]

A scientific review of insect numbers suggests that 40% of species are undergoing "dramatic rates of decline" around the world.

08/02/2019

Investors in Marrone Bio Innovations Inc. told a California federal judge on January that they have settled the last remaining claim in their suit over the biopesticide maker’s alleged financial misrepresentations, saying they’ve reached a $775,000 deal with Marrone auditor Ernst & Young LLP. It has been nearly four and a half years since investors filed suit against Marrone for allegedly lying about its financial health after its shares began trading publicly. [ 281 more words ]

Investors in Marrone Bio Innovations Inc. told a California federal judge on January that they have settled the last remaining

08/02/2019

IBMA lodges complaint against the EU Commission, for maladministration.

David Cary, the Executive Director of IBMA, announced on 7th February that the IBMA, the trade association representing the manufacturers

08/02/2019

Biobest's improved sticky traps prove attractive at Sival

Earlier this month the Biobest’s French team, and Symbiose, spent a busy three days at the SIVAL trade show. With

07/02/2019

Koppert makes Capirel (Steinernema feltiae) available worldwide

This new product is a 100% natural sprayable solution designed to combat a number of pests in fruit trees and