The future of biocontrol agents industry looks bright and exciting. This is mostly due to popularity of sustainable agricultural practices, shifting preference towards sustainable pesticides, and innovation in biocontrol technologies.
Leading biocontrol agent companies are constantly working on developing advanced formulations. They are also forming alliances and partnerships with other companies and biotechnology firms to boost their revenues.
In January 2025, Bayer signed an exclusive distribution agreement with the United Kingdom-based Ecospray for a new garlic-sourced biological crop protection solution. Under this agreement, Bayer will market a biological liquid nematicide sourced from garlic. The new product is a biological alternative to transitional synthetic chemical nematicides in potato crops and vegetables. It will be marketed in the European Union under the brand-new name Velsinum.
In January 2024, Certis Biologicals introduced the new Convergence biofungicide for protecting and fortifying crops. Convergence is a powerful crop protection solution engineered for soybeans, corn, and peanuts. It combines disease control and plant health benefits into one convenient, bio-based solution for row crop farmers.
Convergence biofungicide has the tendency to protect crops against soilborne fungal and bacterial diseases caused by Phytophthora, Pythium, Fusarium, and Rhizoctonia. It also provides an additional mode of action against complicated foliar diseases like leaf spots and tar spots.
In August 2023, FMC India introduced its ENTAZIA biofungicide, its new cutting-edge biological crop protection product formulated with Bacillus subtilis. The new revolutionary solution is crafted to help farmers protect their crops from fungi without impacting the environment.