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CROP PROTECTION

BIOWORKS INTRODUCES EPISHIELD™ TO

PROVIDE SUPERIOR INSECT CONTROL FOR

GREENHOUSE AND OUTDOOR CROPS.

EpiShield Provides Growers volumes of water to their crop without “EpiShield gives growers the ideal flexi-
with Ease of Use and Ideal handling large volumes of EpiShield and bility for dealing with their mite and insect
significantly reducing the risk of phyto-
pest populations,” said Technical Services
Flexibility for Better toxicity to living plant tissue. Manager at BioWorks, Julie Graesch. “With
Control of Mites and Aphids With up to a 53% higher mortality rate low use rates, no restricted entry interval,
and strong efficacy, EpiShield is an excellent
BioWorks launched EpiShield, a miticide compared to other oil insecticides, EpiSh- tool for their IPM programs.”
and insecticide that is formulated for grow- ield is labeled for mites, aphids, thrips,
er ease of use and delivers strong efficacy. whiteflies, and mealybugs in indoor and Trial Results
Benefits of the EpiShield liquid formulation outdoor production. Working on contact, CANNABIS APHID ON HEMP WHEN
include 10-28x lower use rates than other EpiShield results in paralysis, suffocation, TREATED WITH EPISHIELD
oil insecticides, no REI or PHI restrictions, and desiccation of target insects. EpiShield
and strong efficacy against key pests. Low- contains the active ingredients of clove oil, •Trials carried out on autoflower hemp,
er use rates allow growers to apply large peppermint oil, and sodium lauryl sulfate. Ontario Canada; FarmForest Research.
This proprietary formulation is ideal for spot •Low rate of EpiShield killed 74.7% of
sprays where quick access to susceptible cannabis aphids after three treatments.
areas is important.
•High rate of EpiShield killed 81.9% of
EpiShield Product Details cannabis aphids after three treatments.

•Exempt from REI and PHI restrictions TWOSPOTTED SPIDER MITES ON
•Use rates 10x-28x lower than LIMA BEANS WHEN TREATED WITH
traditional horticulture mineral oil EPISHIELD
products
•Trial conducted on “Fordhook 242˝ lima
•Up to 45x less oil delivered to plants beans, Victor NY; BioWorks.
•Liquid formulation with 12-month •Low and high rates of EpiShield provided
shelf-life at room temperature >90% mortality of twospotted spider
•Excellent IPM program tool with no mites with 10-28x lower rates compared
known risk of pest resistance to the horticulture mineral oil treatments.
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RIDDER NORTH AMERICA ENHANCES SERVICE

DEPARTMENT TO ELEVATE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

Service Engineers, a testament to his
expertise and contributions to the com-
pany. Philip will be at the helm of the US
Service Engineers, facilitating streamlined
communication and project management
efforts within the team. Reporting to Co-
rey Jubenville, this hierarchical structure
ensures a focused approach towards en-
Ridder, leading supplier of innovative hancing technical service initiatives.
greenhouse technologies, is excited to role of North American Service Manager.
announce a strategic reorganization within In this pivotal position, Corey will provide "We are confident that this realignment
its North American service department, visionary leadership, overseeing a seam- will significantly enhance our ability to meet
aimed at bolstering customer satisfaction less integration of Canadian and United and exceed customer expectations," said
and operational efficiency. This decisive States Service Engineers and Technicians Wil Lammers, Managing Director of the
move highlights Ridder's commitment to into a single cohesive unit. This strategic Americas at Ridder. "By consolidating our
delivering top-notch service and support alignment is expected to optimize service resources and expertise under the capable
to its valued clients. delivery across North America. leadership of Corey and Woody, we are
positioned to provide unparalleled service
Under the new organizational struc- In another key development, Philip
ture, Corey Jubenville has embraced the Woody has been promoted to Lead US quality and responsiveness."

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