MGK, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, purchased DeBug neem products from Agro Logistic Systems. MGK said the DeBug products complement the company’s current botanical portfolio, which includes its legacy brands, Pyganic and EverGreen.

“This acquisition supports MGK’s mission to make life healthier by offering responsible products that protect people and their environments from the impact of insects,” said Steve Gullickson, MGK president.

MGK said the DeBug range of products provides a portfolio of solutions for insect control across a broad base of pests and plants. According to the company, DeBug offers a quadruple action as an insecticide, fungicide, miticide and nematicide and can be used independently or in tandem with pyrethrum and other natural or synthetic pesticides.

“We are excited to add neem to our portfolio of botanical active ingredients. MGK now has a strong development and commercial position in three, time-tested and highly effective EPA-registered botanical active ingredients,” said Don Sundquist, MGK’s Director of Business Development.  “We believe DeBug and future neem-based offerings are a perfect complement to MGK’s portfolio of organically-compliant crop protection products.”