Albaugh's innovative biological seed treatment agent has been registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, while also controlling nematodes and pests.

Published Oct 31, 2025

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Core tip: According to a report from the World Agrochemical Network Chinese website, Albaugh recently announced that its new biological seed treatment BIOST 2G, a nematicide + insecticide, has been registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (registration number: 84059-34-42750), and the product will be launched in the fall of 2025.

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BIOST 2G, as its second-generation bio-seed treatment, contains innovative active ingredients (inactivated Burkholderia A396 strain cells and fermented culture medium) that have preventive and control effects on plant-parasitic nematodes, as well as soil-borne pests such as corn rootworm larvae, seed fly larvae, and wireworms. This non-living bio-pesticide has storage stability and high efficacy consistency, capable of blocking the feeding of pests and nematodes, reducing crop losses while maintaining environmentally friendly characteristics. Chris Zita, Director of Seed Treatment at Albaugh, stated: "Our seed treatment customers rely on BIOST Insecticide 100 and BIOST Nematicide 100 to control soil-borne pests and nematodes, respectively. BIOST 2G employs innovative active ingredients verified over more than 20 million acres of farmland, combining the control of nematodes and pests (including corn rootworm larvae) through an improved low-dose seed treatment formula. The ...
Source: Foodmate

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