Kocide® 3000-O Copper Fungicide/Bactericide Approved for Use in Organic Agriculture

COLUMBIA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kocide® 3000-O copper fungicide/bactericide receives approval by the
U.S. EPA for use in the organic production of vegetables, small fruits,
tree crops and vines. Available from Certis
USA, Kocide 3000-O is NOP
Approved and OMRI®
Listed.

Jim Black, Certis USA Director of Business Development, said, “Our
growers need the flexibility of producing their crops organically. We’re
pleased to provide organic producers access to the copper fungicide
they’ve relied upon for their commercially grown crops. Kocide 3000-O is
an excellent addition to the Certis USA product line of more than 25
organically approved biopesticides.”

Kocide 3000-O is a technologically advanced copper fungicide that is
formulated to deliver a maximum concentration of biologically active
copper ions while providing outstanding plant safety. The advanced
formulation allows for lower use rates than competitive copper
fungicides and provides effective control of a broad range of bacterial
and fungicidal diseases, including walnut blight, bacterial spec and
spot, citrus canker, mildew, fireblight and bacterial blast.

Michael Harowitz, Kocide Business Manager at Certis USA, said, “Kocide
copper fungicides have provided growers with reliable, proven
performance for more than 50 years. We are excited to be offering Kocide
3000-O for organic as well as conventional production. Kocide 3000-O has
the same label as Kocide 3000 and offers the same excellent disease
control. Kocide 3000-O will be available in the market place in
mid-February 2018.”

Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Certis USA is a leading
manufacturer and distributor of a broad line of biopesticide products
for specialty agricultural and horticultural markets and the home and
garden market. Certis USA products provide valuable solutions by meeting
the challenges faced by today’s growers who are seeking sustainable
alternatives, resistant pest management and harvest solutions, and low
pesticide residues for market flexibility and export accessibility. For
more information about Certis USA or its products, please visit www.certisusa.com.

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Felicia Gillham
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