You’re not alone. Nematodes cause an estimated $100 billion
annually in worldwide crop damage making it agriculture’s largest
unmet pest control need.
Pasteuria Bioscience, Inc., will commercialize new biological nematicides based on Pasteuria, a natural microbe found in the soil that infects and kills harmful nematodes.
Naturally Effective
- Pasteuria are infectious and lethal to nematodes.
- Controls nematodes without
harming other organisms.
Convenient & Safe
- Natural microbe requiring no special handling or storage
conditions.
- Because Pasteuria only works on nematodes, it does not
damage your plants and can be applied at any time.
- Apply with conventional application equipment.
- A variety of convenient formulations will be available.
- No known human exposure risks.
- No chemical suits or respirators required.
Environmentally Friendly
- There are no contamination risks to soil or the water table.
- Pasteuria works on harmful nematodes without damaging
plants.
- No toxic soil or crop residues.
- Safe for birds and wildlife.
Cost Effective
- Pasteuria is produced through natural fermentation based on
common methods making it cost effective.
Learn more about the
Pasteuria technology.
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