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Our technology was discovered in the Shields Lab at Cornell University and is the result of 35 years of research, 12 papers, and 500,000 soil samples!
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The result is revolutionary - persistent entomopathogenic nematodes that are economically viable and highly effective in row crops like corn, wheat, and hops.  
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February 1, 2023
Persistent BioControl
Product One-Pager
Our current one page summary includes product benefits, application, and current pricing.
Product One-Pager
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Toolkit
January 15, 2023
Persistent BioControl
Center Pivot Application Guide
Instructions for applying biocontrol nematodes through a center pivot irrigation system.
Center Pivot Application Guide
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Toolkit
January 1, 2023
Persistent BioControl
Spray Rig Application Guide
Instructions for applying biocontrol nematodes using a ground spray rig.
Spray Rig Application Guide
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Research
December 1, 2023
Askar et al.
EPNs against Wireworm in Potatoes
The control of wireworms is of prime importance in potato production due to the potential damage.
EPNs against Wireworm in Potatoes
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February 22, 2023
Kansas State University
PBC Nematodes for Corn Rootworm Control
Dr. Elson Shields discusses Corn Rootworm control using biocontrol nematodes and the impact seen from the 7,000 acres applied in 2022.
PBC Nematodes for Corn Rootworm Control
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Research
December 1, 2021
Shields et al.
Biological Control of Wireworms
Management of wireworms in sweet potatoes with persistent entomopathogenic nematdoes
Biological Control of Wireworms
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Research
July 8, 2021
Nikoukar et al.
Efficacy of EPNs Against Sugar Beet Wireworm
Efficacy of EPNs Against Sugar Beet Wireworm
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February 16, 2021
Persistent BioControl
Persistent Biocontrol of Corn Rootworm
In this video, Dr. Elson Shields explains what persistent biocontrol nematodes are, how they control corn rootworm in conjunction with Bt traited corn varieties, and how they differ from other available varieties.
Persistent Biocontrol of Corn Rootworm
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Research
December 31, 2020
Shields, E. J. and Testa, A. M.
Multi-year Biological Control of Black Vine Weevil with Persistent Entomopathogenic Nematodes
Multi-year Biological Control of Black Vine Weevil with Persistent Entomopathogenic Nematodes
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Research
July 1, 2020
Sandhi et al.
EPNs and Montana Wireworm
Wireworms are destructive soil inhabiting polyphagous pests in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain region of the United States.
EPNs and Montana Wireworm
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April 25, 2020
Texas A&M
EPN Studies for Control of Corn Rootworm
Dr. Pat Porter and Dr. Ed Bynum at the Lubbock AgriLife Research and Extension Center explain their research to verify that persistent nematodes can establish and control Western Corn Rootworm in the southwest.
EPN Studies for Control of Corn Rootworm
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Research
March 1, 2020
Lauriault, L.M. et al.
Persistence of Select Introduced Entomopathogenic Nematodes in the US Southwest as Potential Biological Control for Whitefringed Beetle in Alfalfa
Persistence of Select Introduced Entomopathogenic Nematodes in the US Southwest as Potential Biological Control for Whitefringed Beetle in Alfalfa
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Research
September 11, 2019
Xi Zhang et al.
Entomopathogenic nematodes increase predation success by inducing cadaver volatiles that attract healthy herbivores
Entomopathogenic nematodes increase predation success by inducing cadaver volatiles that attract healthy herbivores
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Research
August 7, 2018
Shields et al.
Long-term Persistence of Native New York Entomopathogenic Nematode Isolates Across Crop Rotation
Long-term Persistence of Native New York Entomopathogenic Nematode Isolates Across Crop Rotation
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Research
May 14, 2018
Khajuria et al.
Resistance to RNAi
Corn rootworm resistance to RNAi shown in two generations. Research by team at Monsanto.
Resistance to RNAi
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Article
December 1, 2017
American Entomologist
Biological Control of ASB with Persistent Entomopathogenic Nematodes
Expanding a Single Farm’s Success to an Area-Wide Biological Control Program
Biological Control of ASB with Persistent Entomopathogenic Nematodes
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Article
January 1, 2012
Carol Sutherland and Leonard Lauriault
Whitefringed Beetle in New Mexico Alfalfa
New Mexico alfalfa growers may wonder why some of their recently planted or replanted alfalfa fields have patchy, sparse stands and poor yields despite their best corrective efforts.
Whitefringed Beetle in New Mexico Alfalfa
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Article
December 1, 2009
American Entomologist
Biological Control of Alfalfa Snout Beetle: The first success
Alfalfa snout beetle, Otiorhynchus ligustici (L.), is a very severe pest of alfalfa in Northern NewYork state and Southeastern Ontario, Canada.
Biological Control of Alfalfa Snout Beetle: The first success
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Research
October 1, 1993
Wright et al.
Efficacy and Persistence of Steinernema carpocapsae applied through a Center-Pivot Irrigation System Against Larval Corn Rootworms
Efficacy and Persistence of Steinernema carpocapsae applied through a Center-Pivot Irrigation System Against Larval Corn Rootworms
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Research
January 1, 1990
Shanks C. H. and Agudelo-Silva F.
Field Pathogenicity and Persistence of Nematodes Infecting Black Vine Weevil Larvae in Cranberry Bogs
Field Pathogenicity and Persistence of Nematodes Infecting Black Vine Weevil Larvae in Cranberry Bogs
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Persistent BioControl™ nematodes are backed by 25+ years of university research and have been successfully applied in 12 states including New Mexico, Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, and New York.

Our biocontrol nematodes have never failed to establish in any field where they’ve been applied and the original test plots are still showing persistence over 20 years later!
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