r07242012 Double Nickel 55 Fungicide Registered in CA

							                 Double Nickel 55 Fungicide Approved for Use in California

COLUMBIA, MD—July 24, 2012—The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CA-
DPR) has issued a certificate of registration allowing the use of Double NickelTM 55 fungicide by
state farmers. Double Nickel is a new generation of bacterial biofungicide based on Bacillus
amyloliquefaciens strain D747 (Ba D747). The U.S. EPA registered it for use in December 2011.
Another formulation, Double NickelTM LC, is expected to be approved for use by the CA-DPR in
the near future. Available for conventional as well as organic production, Double Nickel is NOP
approved and OMRI® Listed.


Double Nickel is used to control powdery mildew, Botrytis and bacterial diseases of fruiting and
leafy vegetables, grapes, strawberries and tree fruit. It protects plant surfaces both above the
ground, as well as below. Double Nickel is highly potent, compared to other bacterial-based
biofungicides, which allows growers to use lower and more economical application rates. Its
formulation resists foaming and leaves no visible spray residue on the foliage or fruit.


Headquartered in Columbia, MD, Certis USA is a leading manufacturer and distributor of the
largest 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 visit www.CertisUSA.com.




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