MORR Inc. Now Offering Marrone Bio Innovations Latest Line Up of Plant Pest and Plant Disease Control Solutions

Sustainable and Sensible Eco-Friendly Plant and Crop Protection Solutions by Marrone Bio Innovations

Marrone Bio Innovations is a California-based manufacturer of bio-insecticides for control of pests in the greenhouse. The use of bio-insecticides is a targeted, eco-friendly approach to the control of pests without losing the effectiveness of traditional chemical approaches. These products are created from microorganisms isolated in samples collected from unique habitats such as flowers, insects, soils, and composts. Using state of the art technology, naturally occurring microorganisms are isolated and screened to identify those that have beneficial effects for the control of pests and improve plant health. Bio-pesticides are naturally occurring in the realms of microbes, bacteria, plant extracts, fatty acids, and pheromones. With their increased value in positive IPM programs, the demand has grown exponentially with enhanced crop yields and low impact to the environment. The industry that grows green is pushing to be ‘green’ in production.

Benefits of Biopesticides/ Bio-Insecticides:

The major benefit is the lesser impact on the environment and the ability to reduce the footprint of a commercial operation without sacrificing yields and quality of a crop. Using natural approaches and science, biopesticides contain novel modes of action to reduce the resistance and extend the product life in comparison to conventional chemical methods of pest control. With an increased flexibility in traditional operations, pre-harvest intervals and withdrawal times are shortened for exported produce, and shorter reentry times to the fields for employees-reducing labor costs.

Additionally, biopesticides are regarded as  minimal risk products for people and the environment with most having no residues left behind on crops and equipment. Depending on the type of biopesticide, some have the ability to reproduce to extend the effectiveness of a single application. In a sense it is more bang for the buck where as chemical AG pest control applications are typically single application, one instance of control. Biopesticides are regarded as a longer term control alternative.

Why not just use traditional methods of plant disease and pest control? 

In the control of pests and disease in plants and crops, the traditional approach is to use chemical based solutions. These solutions, have been used for decades by large and small producers in the horticulture industry. These chemical solutions are synthetic substances that are created for specific control of either disease or pests in a crop. These applications are effective in their control and can eliminate a pest or disease on contact.

However, there are some disadvantages to using chemical based solutions. One of the major disadvantages is the reduced efficiency on pests and disease. Overtime, chemical applications lose their potency. The higher the resistance, the more potent the mix needs to be or the more applications needed. Another disadvantage is the impact on beneficial insects and pollinators. Chemical applications, in comparison to biological controls, are non-selective and can linger. This inadvertently kills beneficial insects, bacteria, and more. This is a harsh reality that consumers and producers are increasingly facing with the steady decline of important biodiversity of pollinators.

With the lingering of chemical residues, employees and the environment are at risk for contamination, translating into longer wait times for harvest and use of a growing area. There are benefits and disadvantages to using chemical applications, but the true decision to which to use is up to the individual operation.

Marrone Bio Innovations Line: 

The Marrone Bio Innovation line of products all use the ‘power of biology’ with the ‘performance of chemistry’. With a focus in finding new, alternative ways to use bio-safe products to meet the increasing demand for food and textiles, these products are the solution for both conventional and organic commercial operations. Three of the top product lines offered through Marrone is Grandevo, Regalia, and Venerate. Below is a product line breakdown for the control type for use in a commercial applications.

Each of these product lines offer superior industry level control in disease and insect populations in a manner that is safe for the environment and able to promote healthy crop growth and yields. With broad spectrum protection, economical damage to crops is reduced and eliminated, resistance is minimized, and harvests become more flexible.

Although every commercial operation is different, the use of bio solutions is a smart move that saves money, stress, and impacts. A commercial grower can fully integrate all Marrone products into their Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program as fully organic, or integrate a solution into a conventional IPM program to supplement a chemical application. Marrone Bio Innovations and MORR Inc. have partnered to provide quality bio-friendly solutions for the commercial AG industry, regardless of crop type, scale, and operation type.

MORR Inc. is there to provide product recommendations, help with build outs and installs, assist with the maintenance of systems, and  provide a helpful staff that have worked in the field for decades; all ready to assist with bio-solutions for your commercial AG, greenhouse, indoor farm, or CEA operation.

About MORR Inc.-

MORR Inc. is a wholesale commercial agriculture distributor for planting, growing, and farming located in Los Angeles, CA. MORR Inc. supplies top of the line wholesale commercial hydroponic systems, commercial grow systems, a wide selection of grow lights and automated environmental control systems, nutrient rich soils and growing media, a large selection of specialized advanced plant nutrients for different plant life cycles, dosing and drip irrigation systems, high tech environmental meters and automated systems, fans, filters, plant pesticides, plant fungicides, general commercial grow facility supplies and services, plus much more! https://MORR.com