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McFarland, WI (AgPR), Feb. 10, 2010 -- Following a year in which its membership increased by 50% and nearly 20 companies, the Biopesticide Industry Alliance (BPIA), is pleased to announce that Eda Reinot of Becker Underwood has been elected its new Board Chairperson. Reinot assumes the role from longtime Chairman Bill Foster of BioWorks Inc., who remains an active part of the Board. As Global Head of Research and Development for Becker Underwood, Reinot has more than 10 years experience in the area of biological control of pests in agriculture and horticulture. "I am honored to have been elected and to step into the role of Chairman of BPIA," Reinot says. "The products and technologies that the members of Biopesticide Industry Alliance have, and the exciting new technologies in their development pipelines, are important sustainable tools that improve crop production efficiencies and yields, and bring benefits to those producing food for all of us." "This is an exciting time for the biopesticides industry, and as its leaders we continue to strengthen the acceptance and utilization of biological and bio-derived pest and disease control products through our expanding number of members and networks.“ Membership Committee Chair Robert Holm says that record growth in BPIA membership is a clear indicator that biopesticides are gaining value and becoming better understood. "As public awareness of cropping systems increases, biopesticides are gaining exposure," Holm says. "Our membership increased by 50% in 2009, and such a dramatic increase reinforces the growing acceptance of biopesticides as key crop protection components in both traditional and organic production agriculture." About BPIA: Founded in 2000, the Biopesticide Industry Alliance is a non-profit organization committed to communicating the benefits of biopesticides as effective and environmentally responsible products in pest and disease management programs. Among its stated objectives are the development and promotion of industry standards for biopesticides, as well as the establishment of strong working relationships with regulatory authorities.

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