MGK acquires DeBug brands from Agro Logistic Systems

MGK, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, purchased the DeBug brand of neem products from Agro Logistic Systems. The DeBug products add to MGK’s current botanical portfolio, which includes legacy brands Pyganic and EverGreen.

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

Offering quadruple action as an insecticide, fungicide, miticide and nematicide, the DeBug range of products gives growers with insect control solutions across a broad base of pests and crops. It can be used independently or in tandem with pyrethrum and other natural or synthetic pesticides.

MGK’s plan is to incorporate neem into its product development process.

“We are excited to add neem to our portfolio of botanical active ingredients,” MGK business development director Don Sundquist said. “MGK now has a strong development and commercial position in three time-tested and highly effective EPA-registered botanical active ingredients.