Victor, NY – April 11, 2025 – BioWorks today received approval for PRINCIPLE WP biological insecticide for use in the US. Registrations for all 50 states are anticipated, including California. PRINCIPLE WP is a bioinsecticide based on the active ingredient Beauveria bassiana that delivers highly effective, resistance-free control on thrips, aphids, whiteflies, and more. The proprietary formulation is labeled for indoor and outdoor use, foliar spray, soil drench, dipping and aerial applications.
“This news further expands our sustainable insect management solutions portfolio for commercial horticulture and specialty ag markets. We are thrilled to continue serving growers with excellence.” Says Troy Bettner, VP of Sales and Technical Services.
BioWorks has two decades of experience implementing Beauveria bassiana into commercial operations and helping growers overcome the technical complexities of biological insect control programs.
PRINCIPLE WP Product Details
- 4 HR- REI, 0- Day PHI
- Exempt from residue tolerance
- Labeled for vegetables, nursery crops, ornamentals, fruits, vines, hemp and more
- Complex mode of action provides control without the risk of resistance
- Excellent compatibility with conventional pesticides and other biological products
- OMRI-listed
Product Availability and Geography
PRINCIPLE WP is now registered for use by the EPA and will be available soon. We will communicate on product availability as BioWorks moves through the state registration process.
About BioWorks, Division of BioFirst Group
BioWorks provides integrated plant health management products and programs to customers in the horticulture and specialty agriculture markets. We want your crops, your business, and your people to thrive. Our biological control products help accomplish this by eradicating harmful diseases and pests that threaten crops, while reducing reliance on harmful chemicals. We go above and beyond to protect your crops, strengthen them, and improve yield.
BioWorks is a founding member of the Biological Products Industry Alliance (BPIA) and a proud sponsor of the AFE scholarship program, funding the ‘BioWorks IPM/Sustainable Practices Scholarship’. For more information, please visit http://www.bioworksinc.com.
About BioFirst Group
BioFirst has 32 local production and/or distribution subsidiaries strategically located worldwide, plus an extensive network of local specialized distributors located in an additional 50 countries. A global player in biological pest and disease control and bumblebee pollination of high value greenhouse and berry crops, BioFirst exports weekly to over 70 countries worldwide.
Media Contact:
Dave Spampinato
BioWorks
Office: (800) 877-9443
dspampinato@bioworksinc.com