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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 30/09/2026

Dr. Fatma Kaplan shares her path to becoming a scientist entrepreneur ➡️ buff.ly/4YTKP7H #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience

Pheronym @pheronym.com · 29/09/2026

Our product, Pherocoat™, acts as a repellent by telling plant-parasitic nematodes the host plant is already infected. Immediate target nematodes are sedentary nematodes including root-knot nematodes which are generalists and attack many crops. #pheromones #nematodes #agtech #biotech

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 25/09/2026

Dr. Fatma Kaplan shares a personal story that highlights the importance of finding safer solutions to control insects, whether they are pests for crops or a vector for plant and human diseases. Read the article ➡️ buff.ly/2AeZgOJ #pesticides #pestcontrol

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 24/09/2026

One October, when Dr. Kaplan was visiting her hometown in Northwestern Turkey, she was surprised to discover many brown marmorated stink bugs. This wasn't the norm as usually October was too cold for insects. 🌎 buff.ly/tx0zdCa #climatechange #marmoratedstinkbugs #stinkbugs

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 22/09/2026

Farmers want: ✅ Insect control in the soil ✅ Plant parasitic nematode control ✅ Alternatives to soil fumigants Pheronym has three products in development to help farmers, utilizing safe, effective nematode pheromones. Learn more 👉 buff.ly/awiDD2v #nematodes #pheromones #biotech #agtech

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 17/09/2026

BOOK CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Chapter 12: Semiochemicals Enhancing Entomopathogenic Nematodes’ Efficacy in Pest Management 🔗 Check out the book chapter 👉 buff.ly/9IBu9Am #nematodes #biocontrol #pheromones #soiltypes

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 16/09/2026

📣 Meet Karl Cameron Schiller 📣 COO & Co-Founder of Pheronym Karl Cameron Schiller helped start Pheronym from scratch, and throughout the years, his role has changed in every stage of Pheronym's development. Learn more 👉 buff.ly/4jQubsn #biotech #agtech

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 15/09/2026

Pheronym was recently featured in an article by AgroPages, highlighting our differentiated path for ascaroside technology. Check out the feature under the heading, "Diverse Applications: Pheronym's Differentiated Path" in this article 🌱 buff.ly/MKwEDNq #agtech

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 11/09/2026

Our first product Nemastim™, is a pheromone treatment for beneficial nematodes, enhancing their effectiveness by activating the nematodes before they are applied, improving their ability to locate and control soil-dwelling insect pests. #pheromones #nematodes #agtech #biotech

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 10/09/2026

We're still so happy that Pheronym was awarded 3rd place at #PitchElkGrove! Congratulations to all of the other winners! We're also excited that the pitch competition was featured on CBS News Sacramento! Watch the segment, here: buff.ly/klhcsPs #biotech #agtech

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 09/09/2026

📣 We're excited to be attending #TechCrunchDisrupt2026, October 13-15 in San Francisco. If you're attending, be sure to stop us for a chat! See you soon! #biotech #agtech

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 04/09/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Pheronym won 3rd place at #PitchElkGrove! Congratulations Dr. Fatma Kaplan on a fantastic pitch! #biotech #agtech

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 02/09/2026

After making it through the pandemic disruptions, we thought that 2025 would be easy. But we were wrong. Between frozen funding, missing spring field trials, and government shut downs, it was another year that tested our resilience. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/RLmx18c #biotech #agtech

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 31/08/2026

📣 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER 📣 Stay up-to-date with our latest milestones, achievements and goals by signing up for our newsletter! Visit 👉 www.pheronym.com #biotech #agtech

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 28/08/2026

NEW PRODUCT 📣 Pherocall™ For plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) During NSF SBIR R&D, we discovered that nematode pheromones enhance soil microbial biodiversity and increase populations of microbes that naturally suppress plant-parasitic nematodes. (1)

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 27/08/2026

Current pheromone products are VOCs that are used for above ground insect pest control, while Pheronym is developing water-soluble nematode pheromones that regulate many nematode behaviors and development and can be applied below ground, in the soil and as seed treatments. ➡️ buff.ly/YfuKZZm

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 24/08/2026

📣 Meet Dr. Fatma Kpalan 📣 CEO & Co-Founder of Pheronym Dr. Fatma Kaplan co-founded Pheronym to bring nematode pheromone technology to the market and to provide effective, non-toxic, sustainable pest control for gardeners and farmers. Learn more 👉 www.pheronym.com #biotech #agtech #womeninscience

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 20/08/2026

Nematodes have a huge impact on human life, food security and the environment. This is Pheronym's founding vision. Here's a closer look at our vision for nematode pheromones ➡️ buff.ly/Trt0CAa #nematodes #biotech #pheromones #soilhealth

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 19/08/2026

Between 2021 to 2024 Pheronym had to overcome a multitude of constant roadblocks, but we achieved major technical milestones. Discover what they were 👉 buff.ly/5br59HX #agtech #biotech #pestcontrol

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 17/08/2026

Dr. Fatma Kaplan discusses eco-friendly pest solutions for growers in this episode of the "Women Innovators in Food and Farming" podcast with award-winning journalist Amy Wu. Listen to this fantastic episode 🎧 buff.ly/Gz9AmEk #foodecosystem #womeninnovators #womeninfoodtech

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 13/08/2026

📣 Thank you AgroPages Media for this awesome feature of pheromones, Pheronym and our products Nemastim™, Pherocall™, and Pherocoat™. Read the piece, here ➡️ buff.ly/hk470QV #biocontrol #pestcontrol #ecofriendly #soilpest #pheromones #nematodes #agtech #biotech

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 12/08/2026

📣 We are excited to announce that Pheronym is a semi-finalist for the NorCal AngelCon Program, which has $50K nondilutive funding for 6 startups and an investment opportunity! Learn more ➡️ www.norcalangelcon.com #biotech #agtech

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 10/08/2026

This peer reviewed study demonstrates how Pheronym’s nematode pheromone focused solution has proven effective again the pecan weevil. Read the study ➡️ buff.ly/peKDUD2 #peerreviewed #pheromone #nematode #climatesmart #pestcontrol

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 07/08/2026

📣 We're excited to announce that we're one of the 10 finalists at the Pitch Elk Grove Competition 2026. Please come out and support us, as we share our company vision with investors, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members. 🌱 3common.com/event/pitch-...

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 06/08/2026

Commercializing the first nematode pheromone for agricultural soil pests and seed treatment hasn't been an easy journey. Here's a closer look at our story ➡️ buff.ly/gHFmk8R #pestcontrol #agtech #biocontrol

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 04/08/2026

STUDY SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Effect of Different Soils on Pheromone-Enhanced Movement of Entomopathogenic Nematodes 🔗 Check out the full study 👉 buff.ly/BHl6ol9 #nematodes #biocontrol #pheromones #soiltypes

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 31/07/2026

#FlashbackFriday 🚀 Karl Cameron Schiller preparing preliminary ground experiments for the AstroNematode project at the HM Clause - UC Davis Innovation Center, Davis, CA. 🚀 #beneficialnematodes #pheromones #nematodes #spacefarming

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 30/07/2026

📣 Meet Emily Dougherty 📣 Research Assistant at Pheronym & Student at UC Davis, Biochemistry In November, Emily will be sharing her experience working at Pheronym at Entomology 2026, at the member symposium, "Navigating Career Challenges and Transitions in Entomology." #biotech #agtech

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 27/07/2026

Metrics for evaluating climate smart tech in agriculture are broken. 🌱 Discover why ➡️ buff.ly/sfkTyZ1 #biotech #agtech #climatesmart #agtech

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 24/07/2026

Fantastic example of biocontrol at work. Aphid infested roses are being rescued by ladybugs and nymphs! #biocontrol #aphids #ladybugs #ecofriendly

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 22/07/2026

Agriculture is time sensitive when it comes to setting up and executing trials. If you miss your timeline, you have to wait until next spring. The disruptions between Jan-May 2025 made the COVID 19 pandemic feel like a breeze! Here's how our resilience was tested in the past year ➡️ buff.ly/Jp2IOGy

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 20/07/2026

Dr. Fatma Kaplan was a guest on the most recent episode of the "Women Innovators in Food and Farming" podcast where she chatted with award-winning journalist Amy Wu about her journey as a founder, and learning about her company's growth as it looks ahead to 2027! Listen 🎧 buff.ly/z0t7pvz

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 16/07/2026

The work environment at a startup is NOT like the typical big industry where you have departments with a team of scientists and technicians accomplishing product development. The reality is much different ➡️ buff.ly/ohkWbI3 #startup #biotech #agtech #agbusiness #nematodes #pheromones

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 15/07/2026

California provides 70% of the world’s almonds. 🐝🌸 Honey bees are critical for almond production and need friendly #cropprotection products. 🐝 Pheronym is developing nematode pheromones for #beefriendly sustainable crop protection solutions for farmers.

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 13/07/2026

2021 to 2024 were years full of major technology and manufacturing derisking while overcoming constant COVID 19 pandemic roadblocks. Here's a deep dive into Pheronym's journey during these hectic years 👉 buff.ly/havr7bs #agtech #biotech #pestcontrol

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 10/07/2026

In this interview with StartupSac, Dr. Fatma Kaplan shares some of the biggest challenges she faced while transitioning from scientist to startup CEO. Read the feature ➡️ buff.ly/8bWchdk #PestControl #PestMangagement #Agtech #BioTech

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 08/07/2026

Our resilience and creativity as a company was tested in more ways that we could have ever imagined in 2020: delayed funding, no lab access, and no access to talent. Here's a look at how we persevered and began the process of de-risking our technology and manufacturing: medium.com/pheronym/phe...

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 06/07/2026

We're very pleased to announce that Pheronym has been awarded $378,000 in National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR Phase IIB supplemental funding that will help us accelerate commercialization and scale manufacturing 📣 buff.ly/EMLPK3S #AgTech #Biotech #PestControl

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 04/07/2026

Happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸 We hope that everyone has a safe and wonderful day celebrating with close ones. #JulyFourth #FourthofJuly #IndependenceDay

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 02/07/2026

We're thrilled to announce that we're one of the 17 semifinalists at the Pitch Elk Grove Competition. As we're currently raising funds to scale up our manufacturing, please join Pheronym to bring nontoxic crop protection solutions to the farmers while nurturing the topsoil. 🌱 buff.ly/raCopAz

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 30/06/2026

In this feature by StartupSac, Dr. Fatma Kaplan shares: 👉 How her background in ag shaped her career 👉 Challenges of transitioning from scientist to entrepreneur 👉 Her vision for the future of sustainable pest management. ➡️ buff.ly/FYwIx5b

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 26/06/2026

Today we're reflecting on our journey to bring nematode pheromones to farmers and how we have accomplished our major milestones despite having to overcome many obstacles. Read our story in three blog posts: 1️⃣ buff.ly/feJNfwX 2️⃣ buff.ly/lLTq5rY 3️⃣ buff.ly/QeyAPw5 #cropprotection #biopesticides

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 25/06/2026

Dr. Fatma Kaplan and Pheronym have been featured in this Startup Story by StartupSac, sharing her vision for the future of sustainable pest management. Read it, here ➡️ buff.ly/FYwIx5b #PestControl #PestMangagement #Agtech #BioTech

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 23/06/2026

Congratulations to these UC Davis students on being awarded the Biochemical Engineering Best Student Design Award! Their project focused on the industrial-scale production of Nemastim, developed by Pheronym. We're incredibly proud of the team for the incredible work you did!

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 19/06/2026

Looking to improve crop yield? Understanding the importance of soil health is vital. Here's a look at how regenerative farming practices that nurture topsoil and its microbiome can improve crop growth 🌱 buff.ly/45rCACp #nematodes #pheromones #regenerativeagriculture

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 17/06/2026

STUDY HIGHLIGHT 🌟 Multi-component trail pheromones of the entomopathogenic nematodes Steinernema diaprepesi and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora 🔗 Check out the full study 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #nematodes #biocontrol #pheromones

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 15/06/2026

📣🚨 The whitefly has a diverse host range that includes many economically important crops. Pheromone-enhanced beneficial nematodes increase mortality of whitefly adults by 79% and nymphs by 94%, with fewer nematodes! Check out the full study ➡️ buff.ly/WaRFQ1u

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 12/06/2026

The truth about seizing opportunities for professional development and promotion in ag-biotech startups 🌱 buff.ly/cQdb4ue #startup #agbiotech

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 10/06/2026

Ag's impact on climate is much more than nitrogen’s contribution. Did you know that crop protection is an underestimated contributor with a massive under-calculation of CO2e emissions? Take a look 👉 buff.ly/dEp3mbY #nematodes #CO2emissions #GHGemissions #pesticides

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Pheronym @pheronym.com · 09/06/2026

UC Davis Chemical Engineering senior students worked on the technoeconomic analysis of scaling up nematode pheromones for their capstone projec, presenting their findings on June 4. They learned that if we established our facility, Pheronym would be profitable within 2 years. Thanks for your work!

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