Better agriculture

Better agriculture

Better agriculture

Better world

Better world

Better world

The organic solution to crop farming

The organic solution to crop farming

The organic solution to crop farming

At DSC Lab, we believe in the power of nature's intelligence to cultivate healthy, abundant crops.

At DSC Lab, we believe in the power of nature's intelligence to cultivate healthy, abundant crops.

At DSC Lab, we believe in the power of nature's intelligence to cultivate healthy, abundant crops.

That's why we're dedicated to providing farmers with 100% organic solutions for every stage of their agricultural journey.

That's why we're dedicated to providing farmers with 100% organic solutions for every stage of their agricultural journey.

That's why we're dedicated to providing farmers with 100% organic solutions for every stage of their agricultural journey.

We go beyond simply replacing traditional methods; we harness the regenerative power of organic ingredients to create a healthier ecosystem for plants, soil, and ultimately, our planet.

We go beyond simply replacing traditional methods; we harness the regenerative power of organic ingredients to create a healthier ecosystem for plants, soil, and ultimately, our planet.

We go beyond simply replacing traditional methods; we harness the regenerative power of organic ingredients to create a healthier ecosystem for plants, soil, and ultimately, our planet.

Our Solutions

Our Solutions

Agricultural Remedies

Agricultural Remedies

Agricultural Remedies

Biofertilizers

Biofertilizers

Biofertilizers

Composting & Soil Health Products

Composting & Soil Health Products

Composting & Soil Health Products

Plant Conditioners

Plant Conditioners

Plant Conditioners

  • Biological insecticide for the control of American bollworm larvae (Helicoverpa armigera) on CITRUS.

    Group 11A Insecticide

    Reg No: L 10973 Act No. 36 of 1947

    Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. galleriae strain PS

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 200g

    Mode of Action

    BETA-BAK becomes systemic in the plant after seed or foliar application. The endotoxin crystals are produced inside or on the plant tissue where it will be consumed by

    larvae as soon as they hatch. Larvae stops eating within 48 h and die as a result of the leaking of gut fluids.

  • Fungal biofertilizer for plant growth promotion.

    Fertilizer group 3

    Reg No: M286 Act 36 of 1947

    Live fungus (Talaromyces muroii strain PS)

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    PH 7.2

    NETT MASS: 200g

    Mode of Action

    The efficacy of Talaromyces as plant growth promoter can be attributed to the production of a number of important plant hormones including gibberellins (GAs), IAA and abscisic acid. Seed treatment with Talaromyces resulted in significant increases in growth characteristics such as root length, plant height, plant fresh weight and plant dry weight. The process of P-cycling is regarded as the main direct mechanism of growth promotion

  • Fungal biofertilizer for plant growth promotion.

    Fertilizer group 3

    Reg No: M209 Act 36 of 1947

    Live fungus (Trichoderma harzianum strain T22)

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 200g

    Mode of Action

    The mechanism of growth stimulation by Trichoderma involves a multilevel root-shoot communication. The phytostimulation effect of Trichoderma applications has been attributed to several direct and indirect effects on plants, including the release of substances with auxin activity, small peptides as well as volatile organic compounds, which improve root system architecture (total root length, density and branching) and assimilation/solubilisation of macronutrients (P) and micronutrients (Fe, Mn and Zn), thus boosting plant growth and crop productivity.

  • Bacterial biofertilizer for plant growth promotion.

    Fertilizer group 3

    Reg No: M242 Act 36 of 1947

    Brevibacillus laterosporus strain BOD

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 200g

    Mode of Action

    Brevibacillus laterosporus is a spore-forming plant growth promotor with an extensive spectrum of biological activities. International studies reported on the efficacy of B. laterosporus with regard to plant growth promotion, improved yield and nutritional quality, as well as mitigating the detrimental effect of abiotic stress.

  • Inoculant for the preparation of compost.

    Soil Conditioner

    To Be Registered

    Live bacteria, fungi and yeasts.

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 100g

    Mode of Action

    KOMPOS is a compost starter culture containing a wide range of bacteria, fungi and yeasts for the accelerated decomposition of plant material. One of the main active ingredients is the lignocellulolytic fungus Mycothermus thermophilus, a thermophilic fungus, being reported to produce appreciable titers of cellulases and hemicellulases. This fungus also produces an array of glycosyl hydrolases, carbohydrate esterases and auxiliary enzymes. Bacterial species in the starter culture include Bacillus, Paenibacillus, Thermobacillus and Truepera.

  • A bacterial plant conditioner for the reduction of cold and frost damage in plants.

    Plant Conditioner

    To Be Registered

    Pseudomonas fluorescens A506

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 200g

    Mode of Action

    Pseudomonas fluorescens A506 is a naturally occurring ice nucleation-negative bacterium that competes with ice nucleation-positive (ice crystal forming) bacteria when applied to plants. Pseudomonas fluorescens A506 also produces a glycoprotein that acts as an anti-freeze substance. The anti-freeze protein binds with small ice crystals and prevents it from growing. The bacteria colonize the left surface and also penetrate through stomata to release the anti-freeze intercellular. This action will prevent or mitigate damage due to ice nucleation formation.

  • Cultures for promoting plant growth and decomposition of plant residues

    Soil Conditioner

    To Be Registered

    Brevibacillus laterosporus B.O.D., Bacillus thuringiensis, Trichoderma harzianum T22, Pseudomonas fluorescens and Compost Starter Culture.

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 100g

    Mode of Action

    The compost starter culture contains a wide range of bacteria, fungi and yeasts for the accelerated decomposition of plant material. In SIMBIONT K this is supplemented with plant growth promoting microorganisms that adds to soil health.

  • Cultures for promoting plant growth and decomposition of plant residues

    Soil Conditioner

    To Be Registered

    Various lactic acid bacteria (species of Lactobacillus) and Compost Starter Culture.

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 100g

    Mode of Action

    In SIMBIONT M the compost starter culture is supplemented with lactic acid bacteria for anaerobic growth in compost and the soil.

  • Bacterial biofertilizer for plant growth promotion.

    Fertilizer group 3

    To Be Registered

    Live bacteria (Azotobacter species)

    Live cells per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 200g

    Mode of Action

    Azotobacter species are free-living bacteria known for their ability to fix nitrogen under aerobic conditions. Increase in crop production is linked to the production of plant hormones such as auxins, cytokinins and Gibberellic acid-like substances. These bacteria also produce siderophores, ammonia, ACC deaminase and indoleacetic acid which stimulate plant growth.

  • Bacterial biofertilizer for plant growth promotion.

    Fertilizer group 3

    Reg. No. / Nr M 306, Act No. 36 of 1947 / Wet Nr 36 van 1947

    Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. galleriae strain PS

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT CONTENT: 1L

    Mode of Action

    BETA-STIM produces metabolites that can improve root and plant growth when the product is applied to seed at plant or through dripper irrigation as well as pivot irrigation. These metabolites include plant growth hormones, biofertilizer products, as well as antimicrobial substances.

  • Biological insecticide for the control of American bollworm larvae (Helicoverpa armigera) on CITRUS.

    Group 11A Insecticide

    Reg No: L 10973 Act No. 36 of 1947

    Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. galleriae strain PS

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 200g

    Mode of Action

    BETA-BAK becomes systemic in the plant after seed or foliar application. The endotoxin crystals are produced inside or on the plant tissue where it will be consumed by

    larvae as soon as they hatch. Larvae stops eating within 48 h and die as a result of the leaking of gut fluids.

  • Fungal biofertilizer for plant growth promotion.

    Fertilizer group 3

    Reg No: M286 Act 36 of 1947

    Live fungus (Talaromyces muroii strain PS)

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    PH 7.2

    NETT MASS: 200g

    Mode of Action

    The efficacy of Talaromyces as plant growth promoter can be attributed to the production of a number of important plant hormones including gibberellins (GAs), IAA and abscisic acid. Seed treatment with Talaromyces resulted in significant increases in growth characteristics such as root length, plant height, plant fresh weight and plant dry weight. The process of P-cycling is regarded as the main direct mechanism of growth promotion

  • Fungal biofertilizer for plant growth promotion.

    Fertilizer group 3

    Reg No: M209 Act 36 of 1947

    Live fungus (Trichoderma harzianum strain T22)

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 200g

    Mode of Action

    The mechanism of growth stimulation by Trichoderma involves a multilevel root-shoot communication. The phytostimulation effect of Trichoderma applications has been attributed to several direct and indirect effects on plants, including the release of substances with auxin activity, small peptides as well as volatile organic compounds, which improve root system architecture (total root length, density and branching) and assimilation/solubilisation of macronutrients (P) and micronutrients (Fe, Mn and Zn), thus boosting plant growth and crop productivity.

  • Bacterial biofertilizer for plant growth promotion.

    Fertilizer group 3

    Reg. No. / Nr M 306, Act No. 36 of 1947 / Wet Nr 36 van 1947

    Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. galleriae strain PS

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT CONTENT: 1L

    Mode of Action

    BETA-STIM produces metabolites that can improve root and plant growth when the product is applied to seed at plant or through dripper irrigation as well as pivot irrigation. These metabolites include plant growth hormones, biofertilizer products, as well as antimicrobial substances.

  • Bacterial biofertilizer for plant growth promotion.

    Fertilizer group 3

    Reg No: M242 Act 36 of 1947

    Brevibacillus laterosporus strain BOD

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 200g

    Mode of Action

    Brevibacillus laterosporus is a spore-forming plant growth promotor with an extensive spectrum of biological activities. International studies reported on the efficacy of B. laterosporus with regard to plant growth promotion, improved yield and nutritional quality, as well as mitigating the detrimental effect of abiotic stress.

  • Bacterial biofertilizer for plant growth promotion.

    Fertilizer group 3

    To Be Registered

    Live bacteria (Azotobacter species)

    Live cells per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 200g

    Mode of Action

    Azotobacter species are free-living bacteria known for their ability to fix nitrogen under aerobic conditions. Increase in crop production is linked to the production of plant hormones such as auxins, cytokinins and Gibberellic acid-like substances. These bacteria also produce siderophores, ammonia, ACC deaminase and indoleacetic acid which stimulate plant growth.

  • Cultures for promoting plant growth and decomposition of plant residues

    Soil Conditioner

    To Be Registered

    Brevibacillus laterosporus B.O.D., Bacillus thuringiensis, Trichoderma harzianum T22, Pseudomonas fluorescens and Compost Starter Culture.

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 100g

    Mode of Action

    The compost starter culture contains a wide range of bacteria, fungi and yeasts for the accelerated decomposition of plant material. In SIMBIONT K this is supplemented with plant growth promoting microorganisms that adds to soil health.

  • Inoculant for the preparation of compost.

    Soil Conditioner

    To Be Registered

    Live bacteria, fungi and yeasts.

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 100g

    Mode of Action

    KOMPOS is a compost starter culture containing a wide range of bacteria, fungi and yeasts for the accelerated decomposition of plant material. One of the main active ingredients is the lignocellulolytic fungus Mycothermus thermophilus, a thermophilic fungus, being reported to produce appreciable titers of cellulases and hemicellulases. This fungus also produces an array of glycosyl hydrolases, carbohydrate esterases and auxiliary enzymes. Bacterial species in the starter culture include Bacillus, Paenibacillus, Thermobacillus and Truepera.

  • Cultures for promoting plant growth and decomposition of plant residues

    Soil Conditioner

    To Be Registered

    Various lactic acid bacteria (species of Lactobacillus) and Compost Starter Culture.

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 100g

    Mode of Action

    In SIMBIONT M the compost starter culture is supplemented with lactic acid bacteria for anaerobic growth in compost and the soil.

  • A bacterial plant conditioner for the reduction of cold and frost damage in plants.

    Plant Conditioner

    To Be Registered

    Pseudomonas fluorescens A506

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 200g

    Mode of Action

    Pseudomonas fluorescens A506 is a naturally occurring ice nucleation-negative bacterium that competes with ice nucleation-positive (ice crystal forming) bacteria when applied to plants. Pseudomonas fluorescens A506 also produces a glycoprotein that acts as an anti-freeze substance. The anti-freeze protein binds with small ice crystals and prevents it from growing. The bacteria colonize the left surface and also penetrate through stomata to release the anti-freeze intercellular. This action will prevent or mitigate damage due to ice nucleation formation.

  • Biological insecticide for the control of American bollworm larvae (Helicoverpa armigera) on CITRUS.

    Group 11A Insecticide

    Reg No: L 10973 Act No. 36 of 1947

    Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. galleriae strain PS

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 200g

    Mode of Action

    BETA-BAK becomes systemic in the plant after seed or foliar application. The endotoxin crystals are produced inside or on the plant tissue where it will be consumed by

    larvae as soon as they hatch. Larvae stops eating within 48 h and die as a result of the leaking of gut fluids.

  • Fungal biofertilizer for plant growth promotion.

    Fertilizer group 3

    Reg No: M286 Act 36 of 1947

    Live fungus (Talaromyces muroii strain PS)

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    PH 7.2

    NETT MASS: 200g

    Mode of Action

    The efficacy of Talaromyces as plant growth promoter can be attributed to the production of a number of important plant hormones including gibberellins (GAs), IAA and abscisic acid. Seed treatment with Talaromyces resulted in significant increases in growth characteristics such as root length, plant height, plant fresh weight and plant dry weight. The process of P-cycling is regarded as the main direct mechanism of growth promotion

  • Bacterial biofertilizer for plant growth promotion.

    Fertilizer group 3

    Reg. No. / Nr M 306, Act No. 36 of 1947 / Wet Nr 36 van 1947

    Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. galleriae strain PS

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT CONTENT: 1L

    Mode of Action

    BETA-STIM produces metabolites that can improve root and plant growth when the product is applied to seed at plant or through dripper irrigation as well as pivot irrigation. These metabolites include plant growth hormones, biofertilizer products, as well as antimicrobial substances.

  • Fungal biofertilizer for plant growth promotion.

    Fertilizer group 3

    Reg No: M209 Act 36 of 1947

    Live fungus (Trichoderma harzianum strain T22)

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 200g

    Mode of Action

    The mechanism of growth stimulation by Trichoderma involves a multilevel root-shoot communication. The phytostimulation effect of Trichoderma applications has been attributed to several direct and indirect effects on plants, including the release of substances with auxin activity, small peptides as well as volatile organic compounds, which improve root system architecture (total root length, density and branching) and assimilation/solubilisation of macronutrients (P) and micronutrients (Fe, Mn and Zn), thus boosting plant growth and crop productivity.

  • Bacterial biofertilizer for plant growth promotion.

    Fertilizer group 3

    To Be Registered

    Live bacteria (Azotobacter species)

    Live cells per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 200g

    Mode of Action

    Azotobacter species are free-living bacteria known for their ability to fix nitrogen under aerobic conditions. Increase in crop production is linked to the production of plant hormones such as auxins, cytokinins and Gibberellic acid-like substances. These bacteria also produce siderophores, ammonia, ACC deaminase and indoleacetic acid which stimulate plant growth.

  • Bacterial biofertilizer for plant growth promotion.

    Fertilizer group 3

    Reg No: M242 Act 36 of 1947

    Brevibacillus laterosporus strain BOD

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 200g

    Mode of Action

    Brevibacillus laterosporus is a spore-forming plant growth promotor with an extensive spectrum of biological activities. International studies reported on the efficacy of B. laterosporus with regard to plant growth promotion, improved yield and nutritional quality, as well as mitigating the detrimental effect of abiotic stress.

  • Cultures for promoting plant growth and decomposition of plant residues

    Soil Conditioner

    To Be Registered

    Brevibacillus laterosporus B.O.D., Bacillus thuringiensis, Trichoderma harzianum T22, Pseudomonas fluorescens and Compost Starter Culture.

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 100g

    Mode of Action

    The compost starter culture contains a wide range of bacteria, fungi and yeasts for the accelerated decomposition of plant material. In SIMBIONT K this is supplemented with plant growth promoting microorganisms that adds to soil health.

  • Inoculant for the preparation of compost.

    Soil Conditioner

    To Be Registered

    Live bacteria, fungi and yeasts.

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 100g

    Mode of Action

    KOMPOS is a compost starter culture containing a wide range of bacteria, fungi and yeasts for the accelerated decomposition of plant material. One of the main active ingredients is the lignocellulolytic fungus Mycothermus thermophilus, a thermophilic fungus, being reported to produce appreciable titers of cellulases and hemicellulases. This fungus also produces an array of glycosyl hydrolases, carbohydrate esterases and auxiliary enzymes. Bacterial species in the starter culture include Bacillus, Paenibacillus, Thermobacillus and Truepera.

  • Cultures for promoting plant growth and decomposition of plant residues

    Soil Conditioner

    To Be Registered

    Various lactic acid bacteria (species of Lactobacillus) and Compost Starter Culture.

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 100g

    Mode of Action

    In SIMBIONT M the compost starter culture is supplemented with lactic acid bacteria for anaerobic growth in compost and the soil.

  • A bacterial plant conditioner for the reduction of cold and frost damage in plants.

    Plant Conditioner

    To Be Registered

    Pseudomonas fluorescens A506

    colony forming units per gram

    Not harmful to man or animals

    NETT MASS: 200g

    Mode of Action

    Pseudomonas fluorescens A506 is a naturally occurring ice nucleation-negative bacterium that competes with ice nucleation-positive (ice crystal forming) bacteria when applied to plants. Pseudomonas fluorescens A506 also produces a glycoprotein that acts as an anti-freeze substance. The anti-freeze protein binds with small ice crystals and prevents it from growing. The bacteria colonize the left surface and also penetrate through stomata to release the anti-freeze intercellular. This action will prevent or mitigate damage due to ice nucleation formation.

Our Story

Our Story

Prof. Steyn's journey began in California, where his PhD research sparked a fascination with the vital link between plants and microbes. Returning to South Africa, he saw the need for sustainable solutions for struggling farms.


In 1993, driven by this mission, Prof. Steyn founded DSC Lab. Their focus? Biological plant growth stimulators and biocontrol - solutions that work with nature, not against it. Years of research culminated in biofertilizers and conditioners designed to revitalize the soil's natural partnerships.


DSC Lab isn't just a company; it's the culmination of Prof. Steyn's dedication to using science to empower farmers and nurture the land, one field at a time.

Prof. Steyn's journey began in California, where his PhD research sparked a fascination with the vital link between plants and microbes. Returning to South Africa, he saw the need for sustainable solutions for struggling farms.


In 1993, driven by this mission, Prof. Steyn founded DSC Lab. Their focus? Biological plant growth stimulators and biocontrol - solutions that work with nature, not against it. Years of research culminated in biofertilizers and conditioners designed to revitalize the soil's natural partnerships.


DSC Lab isn't just a company; it's the culmination of Prof. Steyn's dedication to using science to empower farmers and nurture the land, one field at a time.

Prof. Steyn's journey began in California, where his PhD research sparked a fascination with the vital link between plants and microbes. Returning to South Africa, he saw the need for sustainable solutions for struggling farms.


In 1993, driven by this mission, Prof. Steyn founded DSC Lab. Their focus? Biological plant growth stimulators and biocontrol - solutions that work with nature, not against it. Years of research culminated in biofertilizers and conditioners designed to revitalize the soil's natural partnerships.


DSC Lab isn't just a company; it's the culmination of Prof. Steyn's dedication to using science to empower farmers and nurture the land, one field at a time.

Proudly SA

Proudly SA

DSC Lab produces every single product right here in South Africa. We try to keep our products cost effective with zero import tariffs.


We also create jobs for our local communities and believe in giving back to our people.

Say Hello

Say Hello

P.O. Box 2015

P.O. Box 2015

P.O. Box 2015

Zwavelpoort 0036

Zwavelpoort 0036

Zwavelpoort 0036

Tel: (012) 802-0940

Tel: (012) 802-0940

Tel: (012) 802-0940

Email: admin@dsc-lab.co.za

Email: admin@dsc-lab.co.za

Email: admin@dsc-lab.co.za