Agriodor develops biopesticides and plant-based repellents to reduce the reliance on synthetic insecticides in agriculture. This approach enhances crop yield while promoting sustainable farming practices and minimizing environmental impact.
Funding
$7.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Insect pest infestations cause significant agricultural losses, exacerbated by climate change and the emergence of new harmful species, threatening global food security. Current reliance on synthetic insecticides poses risks to the environment, human health, and biodiversity.
Solution
Agriodor develops biopesticides and plant-based repellents using natural scents to protect crops from insect pests. By leveraging insects' olfactory sensitivity, Agriodor creates natural fragrances that influence pest behavior, either repelling them from crops or attracting them to traps. These solutions offer an alternative to synthetic insecticides, promoting sustainable farming practices while preserving the environment, human health, and biodiversity. Agriodor's approach involves identifying and recreating the molecular compounds emitted by plants, transforming them into effective odor blends that prevent insect attacks.
Target Audience
Agriodor's primary customers are farmers seeking sustainable and effective alternatives to synthetic insecticides for crop protection.
Features
- Biopesticides and plant-based repellents formulated with kairomones and allomones
- Natural fragrances designed to repel or attract specific insect pests
- Solutions applicable to various crops, including maize, beetroots, and soybeans
- Alternatives to neonicotinoids and other synthetic insecticides
- Products developed based on research into plant-insect interactions and insect olfactory systems