This agricultural technology company utilizes chemical volatiles to manage pollinating fly species, enhancing crop yield and productivity for horticultural growers. By providing critical information on pollinators and environmental conditions, the company enables cultivators to improve insect pollination and achieve higher harvest yields.
Funding
$340K 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Conventional agricultural practices rely heavily on pesticides, which pose risks to human health, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability. Declining pollinator populations, particularly bees, further threaten crop yields, while enclosed growing environments limit access to traditional pollinators. Aphid infestations can cause significant crop losses, exacerbating these challenges.
Solution
Olombria provides an AI-powered Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management (IPPM) system that helps growers maximize yields and sustainability through precision interventions and actionable insights. The system utilizes native hoverflies for both pest control (specifically aphids) and precision pollination, along with natural attractants to coordinate insect behavior and drive crop health. Continuous data monitoring provides real-time insights into pollinator health and pest control, enabling informed decision-making. This approach reduces reliance on pesticides, supports biodiversity, and enhances crop productivity in various growing environments.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes horticultural growers seeking sustainable and efficient methods for pest control and pollination, particularly those focused on berry crops and enclosed growing environments.
Features
- Blended species of native hoverflies for pest control and precision pollination
- Natural attractant lures to coordinate insect behavior and optimize crop health
- AI-powered data monitoring for real-time insights into pollinator health and pest control
- Integrated pest and pollinator management (IPPM) system for precise interventions
- Technology to reduce pesticide use and promote sustainable agriculture
- Solutions for enclosed growing environments with limited access to traditional pollinators
- Data-driven insights to improve crop yields and fruit quality