Invasive Species Corporation develops and markets biologically based control products that selectively eradicate invasive aquatic and terrestrial pests, such as zebra and quagga mussels and invasive carp, while preserving native ecosystems.
Funding
$2.5M 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
Invasive species such as zebra and quagga mussels, invasive carp, and aggressive weeds cause billions of dollars in economic damage, threaten biodiversity, and disrupt water, agricultural, and forest systems. Conventional chemical pesticides and mechanical controls are often non‑selective, toxic to non‑target organisms, and require extensive permitting and equipment corrosion protection.
Solution
Invasive Species Corporation develops and markets biologically based control products that target specific invasive organisms while preserving native ecosystems. Their portfolio includes Zequanox®, a Pseudomonas fluorescens‑based molluscicide for selective eradication of zebra and quagga mussels, and Piscamycin™, an Antimycin A‑derived piscicide formulated for species‑specific bait delivery to invasive carp. Products are manufactured using microbial fermentation or natural plant extracts, eliminating the hazardous residues associated with synthetic chemicals. The solutions are approved for use in drinking‑water facilities, power generation, irrigation, and recreational water bodies, offering short application times, minimal personal protective equipment, and zero‑hour re‑entry intervals. By licensing existing technologies and advancing a rapid discovery platform, the company can bring new biopesticides to market within four years.
Target Audience
Primary customers are water utilities, hydropower and industrial water‑treatment operators, agricultural managers, and environmental agencies responsible for invasive species mitigation in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
Features
- Zequanox® provides selective control of zebra and quagga mussels at all life stages without harming non‑target aquatic fauna or corroding infrastructure.
- Piscamycin™ uses Antimycin A in bait formulations that deliver lethal doses to invasive carp while sparing native fish species.
- Products are biodegradable, USDA BioPreferred certified, and require minimal PPE and no post‑treatment detoxification.
- Short, six‑hour application windows enable rapid response and reduce operational downtime for water treatment and power facilities.
- Low regulatory burden compared with traditional chemical molluscicides and piscicides, facilitating faster deployment.
- Exclusive worldwide manufacturing rights and ongoing collaboration with the USGS to improve fermentation yields and develop next‑generation formulations.