In September 2012, Pasteuria Bioscience LLC was acquired by Swiss firm Syngenta NYSE:SYT). Pasteuria Bioscience, Inc. is focusing on the need for reducing populations of plant-parasitic nematodes in the agricultural and horticultural markets, company have developed a revolutionary approach for safe and efficient control of these pests. With the ability to grow and distribute the nematode parasite, Pasteuria penetrans, Pasteuria Bioscience can effectively reduce nematode populations.