BW Fusion Unveils New Biocontrol Product Line

BW Defend™ Series Aims to Expand Crop Protection Options for Growers

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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BW Fusion, an agricultural bio-nutritional company, has released a new lineup of biocontrol products called BW Defend™. The series includes EPA-registered bioinsecticide and biofungicide solutions designed to support integrated pest management and deliver season-long plant defense through early plant colonization.

Why it matters

The introduction of BW Defend™ marks BW Fusion's expansion into the biocontrol market, providing growers with more sustainable and biologically-based crop protection options. As the agriculture industry seeks to reduce reliance on traditional chemical pesticides, the availability of effective biocontrol solutions is becoming increasingly important.

The details

The BW Defend™ series pairs BW Fusion's Inclusion Carrier Technology™ featuring DUST™ with crop-specific biostimulants and biocontrol strains. The products use pink-pigmented facultative methylotroph (PPFM) biocontrol strains that colonize the plant early to activate plant defense pathways, resulting in a priming effect where plants respond more quickly and strongly if pest or disease pressure occurs later in the season. The series includes solutions for both corn and soybeans, targeting various fungal diseases and pests.

  • BW Defend™ is available for the 2026 planting season.

The players

BW Fusion

An agricultural bio-nutritional company that is helping farmers unlock sustainable ROI through data-driven nutrition, biological innovation, and season-long agronomic support.

Greg McClure

The VP of Strategy for BW Fusion.

New Leaf Symbiotics

A company that finalized an agreement with BW Fusion to bring the BW Defend™ product line to market.

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What they’re saying

“Biocontrols are the future of farming. BW Defend™ is the first to BW Fusion and a strategic addition to our lineup that fits seamlessly into how we help growers become more efficient.”

— Greg McClure, VP of Strategy (americanagnetwork.com)

What’s next

BW Defend™ is available for the 2026 planting season, and customers can contact BW Fusion or speak with a local field service representative to learn more about the new product line.

The takeaway

The introduction of BW Defend™ by BW Fusion represents a significant step forward in providing growers with more sustainable and biologically-based crop protection options, aligning with the industry's growing demand for reduced reliance on traditional chemical pesticides.