FRESNO, Calif. – June 24, 2009 – Monterey AgResources announced today that Biomite™, a new organic miticide, is now available. The minimum-risk biochemical miticide fits in well with mite control programs, integrated pest management and sustainable/organic practices.
“There’s really no organic miticide on the market like this,” said Randy Dodds, Manager of Organic Products for Monterey AgResources. “Biomite uses a novel mode of action which inhibits the development of resistance. Using Biomite to control mites is a logical choice for both organic production and for resistance management programs in conventional crops.”
Biomite is cost-effective and controls mites such as broad, citrus rust, European red, Pacific, two-spotted and Willamette.
Biomite is registered for use on apples, cucurbits, grapes, hops, nuts, pears, stone fruit, nursery, and ornamental crops. Biomite is most effective under cooler conditions earlier in the season and can be applied as soon as mites are identified on the plants or when conditions favor mite outbreaks.
Additional information on Biomite can be found at www.MontereyAgOrganics.com.
About Monterey AgResources
Monterey AgResources, known as Monterey Chemical Company until 2003, began operations in 1963 as a manufacturer’s representative for agricultural chemical companies. Over the past 46 years, Monterey has evolved into a leading company that formulates, packages, and represents other manufacturer’s products. Monterey AgResources is a wholesale distributor of nutrients and crop production products to the agricultural, horticultural, lawn and garden, and feed industries. Monterey AgResources has also been instrumental in the development of micronutrients for use in agriculture and continues to be an innovator in the agrichemical industry, bringing new technologies and products to the ever-developing agriculture market. For more information please visit www.montereyagresources.com.