DAVIS, Calif., June 5, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (MBI), (Nasdaq:MBII), a leading provider of bio-based pest management and plant health products for the agriculture, turf and ornamental and water treatment markets, and in association with Informa’s Crops and Chemicals USA event, the global information specialist for the food and agricultural supply chain, today announced that they will host a free webinar on the topic of Spotted Wing Drosophila Integrated Pest Management (IPM) on June 10th at 11:00 AM ET.
The webinar will be led by Dr. Tim Johnson, Product Development Manager for Marrone Bio Innovations. Other presenters include:
- Dr. Hannah Burrack, Associate Professor of Entomology and Extension Specialist, North Carolina State University
- Dr. Cesar Rodriguez-Saona, Associate Extension Specialist in Entomology, Rutgers University
- Dr. Richard Cowles, Agricultural Scientist, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
“Spotted Wing Drosophila is an invasive pest that is causing major problems in fruit and berry crops and it is spreading globally,” said MBI’s Tim Johnson. “This webinar will provide a detailed summary of IPM management tactics to control this invasive pest and protect fruit crops in both conventional and organic production.”
The webinar is available at no charge in association with Informa’s Crops and Chemicals USA event and can be accessed via the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6506055859268469250
About Marrone Bio Innovations
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (Nasdaq:MBII) is a leading provider of bio-based pest management and plant health products for the agriculture, turf and ornamental and water treatment markets. Our effective and environmentally responsible solutions help customers operate more sustainably while controlling pests, improving plant health, and increasing crop yields. We have a proprietary discovery process, a rapid development platform, and a robust pipeline of pest management and plant health product candidates. At Marrone Bio Innovations we are dedicated to pioneering better biopesticides that support a better tomorrow for users around the globe. For more information, please visit www.marronebio.com.
Forward Looking Statements
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CONTACT: Media Contact: Cory Ziskind ICR 646-277-1232 Cory.Ziskind@icrinc.com
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