What BioWorks does

BioWorks, Inc., founded in 1993 and headquartered in Victor, New York, is a biotechnology firm specializing in biological crop protection solutions for the horticulture industry. The company operates as an independent division within BioFirst Group, a diversified agricultural biologicals conglomerate that acquired BIOTROP in 2025 to provide R&D expertise and advanced fermentation technologies. BioWorks' product portfolio spans disease control (RootShield Trichoderma-based biofungicides, BotryStop WP, CEASE, MilStop SP, PERpose Plus, Sandrine copper soap), pest control (BioNex pyrethrin insecticide, Cintro insecticidal soap, EpiShield O, Molt-X azadirachtin IGR, PRINCIPLE WP Beauveria bassiana bioinsecticide, NemaShield beneficial nematodes, SuffOil-X, TotalNema Ax botanical nematicide), herbicides (Hoplite moss killer), and plant nutrition (Stemmer silicon supplement, ON-Gard, R.S.S.I. microbial inoculant, GreenSpring). The portfolio is anchored by proprietary microbial strains protected under US Patent 9,681,668 and the majority of products carry OMRI organic certification and EPA registrations.

BioWorks generates revenue through one-time sales of biological crop protection products to growers across four primary segments: greenhouse, nursery and controlled environment agriculture; indoor vegetable production; cannabis and hemp cultivation; and outdoor specialty agriculture. The company's go-to-market is exclusively channel-based, distributing through authorized distributor networks including Plant Products Inc. (Canada), Plant Health Care de México, and Biobest México, reaching all 50 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico, and as of September 2025, Europe. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; products are sold via the distributor network with quote-based transactions. BioWorks markets through technical content, webinars, distributor co-marketing, and industry conferences, and has pursued strategic partnerships (e.g., Neudorff USA in January 2026) to extend its product portfolio. The company has executed six product launches between mid-2025 and mid-2026, signaling an active growth phase.

Name

BioWorks

Legal name

BioWorks, Inc.

Website

http://bioworksinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BioWorks is a biotechnology firm that develops and sells biological crop protection products—including biofungicides, bioinsecticides, nematicides, and plant nutrition—for greenhouse, nursery, specialty agriculture, and cannabis growers across North America and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biological Crop Protection

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Biological Pest Control (Beneficial Insects, Nematodes, Microbials) (AFABAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microbial Biofungicides (AFABAEAB), Crop Protection Chemicals (Herbicides/Insecticides/Fungicides) (IMAEAEAI)

Keywords

• Biological crop protection
• Biopesticide manufacturing
• Horticulture pest control
• Organic agricultural inputs
• Beneficial nematode products

Headquarters

HQ city

Victor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Biological crop protection product sales: BioWorks generates revenue through the sale of biological pesticides, fungicides, nematicides, herbicides, and plant nutrition products to growers in greenhouse, nursery, specialty agriculture, and cannabis markets. Products are sold through authorized distributors in the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BioWorks manufactures and sells biological crop protection products for commercial horticulture growers, including biofungicides, bioinsecticides, nematicides, herbicides, and plant nutrition products based on proprietary microbial strains (Trichoderma, Bacillus subtilis, Beauveria bassiana, Ulocladium oudemansii) and botanical extracts. Products are sold exclusively through authorized distributors to greenhouse, nursery, specialty agriculture, and cannabis growers across North America and Europe.

Product overview

BioWorks is a biological plant health company offering a comprehensive portfolio of biological crop protection solutions and plant nutrition products. The product lineup includes Disease Control products (RootShield family of biofungicides using Trichoderma species, BotryStop WP using Ulocladium oudemansii, CEASE using Bacillus subtilis, MilStop SP using potassium bicarbonate, PERpose Plus hydrogen peroxide-based sanitizer, and Sandrine copper soap), Pest Control products (BioNex pyrethrin-based insecticide, Cintro insecticidal soap, EpiShield O essential oil miticide, Molt-X azadirachtin-based insect growth regulator, PRINCIPLE WP Beauveria bassiana bioinsecticide, NemaShield and NemaShield HB beneficial nematodes, SuffOil-X mineral oil, and TotalNema Ax botanical nematicide), Herbicide (Hoplite moss killer using potassium salts of fatty acids), and Plant Nutrition products (Stemmer silicon supplement, ON-Gard organic fertilizer, R.S.S.I. microbial inoculant, and GreenSpring micronutrient fertilizer). Products are available in the USA, Canada, and Mexico through authorized distributors, with select products OMRI listed for organic production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RootShield: Family of biological fungicide products using Trichoderma harzianum strain T-22 and Trichoderma virens strain G-41 for root disease protection
• BotryStop WP
• CEASE
• MilStop SP
• PERpose Plus
• BioNex
• Cintro
• EpiShield O
• Molt-X
• PRINCIPLE WP
• NemaShield
• NemaShield HB
• TotalNema Ax
• Hoplite
• SuffOil-X
• Stemmer
• ON-Gard
• R.S.S.I.
• GreenSpring
• Sandrine

Products and services

• RootShield (PLUS+ WP, PLUS+ G, WP, G) Biological fungicide using Trichoderma harzianum strain T-22 and Trichoderma virens strain G-41 to inhibit root diseases including Pythium, Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, Cylindrocladium, Phytophthora, and Thielaviopsis. Available in wettable powder and granular formulations for organic and conventional operations. Sold through authorized distributors to commercial greenhouse and nursery growers.
• BotryStop WP Biological fungicide using Ulocladium oudemansii strain U3 that aggressively outcompetes Botrytis for space and nutrients, outperforming other control options by up to 40%. Approved for organic use and exempt from residue tolerance.
• CEASE Biological fungicide containing Bacillus subtilis strain QST 713 that controls fungal and bacterial diseases through multi-site modes of action while creating a natural barrier on leaf surfaces. OMRI listed for organic production.
• MilStop SP Foliar fungicide using potassium bicarbonate that suppresses and cures powdery mildew and provides preventative control of foliar diseases including Alternaria, Anthracnose, Botrytis, and rust. Preformulated with surfactants.
• PERpose Plus Hydrogen peroxide-based broad-spectrum formulation that kills plant diseases and algae throughout all stages of crop production. Non-phytotoxic, odor-free, and leaves no residue. Used for sanitation of greenhouse structures and irrigation lines.
• Sandrine Copper Soap Liquid copper soap (Copper Octanoate) providing broad-spectrum protection against fungal and bacterial diseases with only 1.8% metallic copper equivalent. Gentle enough for copper-sensitive crops with no visible residue. OMRI listed.
• BioNex Broad-spectrum contact insecticide combining pyrethrins and canola oil for rapid knockdown of pests including aphids, mealybugs, whiteflies, thrips, and caterpillars. Controls adults, larvae, and eggs. OMRI listed.

Quantifiable outcome

• TotalNema Ax demonstrated 83% control rate against root-knot nematodes compared to 44% for competitive product
• +6 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Neudorff USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 January 2026BioWorks partnered with Neudorff USA to launch Sandrine Copper Soap and Cintro Insecticidal Soap products for integrated pest management programs. Neudorff provides the formulation technology while BioWorks handles distribution through its authorized distributor network.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Certis Biologicals: Certis Biologicals is a U.S.-based manufacturer of biological pesticides and fungicides serving greenhouse, specialty crop, and row-crop growers. It directly competes with BioWorks across biofungicides, biopesticides, and OMRI-listed product categories targeting the same distributor-led horticulture channel.
• ProFarm Group (formerly Marrone Bio Innovations): ProFarm Group is a biological crop protection company offering bioinsecticides, biofungicides, and biostimulants for specialty agriculture, row crops, and seed treatment. It competes directly with BioWorks in biocontrol of thrips, aphids, whiteflies, and Botrytis across similar distributor networks.
• Biobest Group: Biobest is a global leader in biological pest control and pollination, with beneficial insects, mites, and bumblebees for protected crops. It is also a sister entity under BioFirst Group, sharing overlapping product lines and channels with BioWorks in greenhouse IPM.

Broad incumbents

• Valent BioSciences: Valent BioSciences is a global biorational products company (subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical) with broad biocontrol, biostimulant, and plant health portfolios. It is a large incumbent operating in the same biocontrol space as BioWorks but with significantly broader product breadth and global reach.
• Koppert Biological Systems: Koppert is a global leader in biological crop protection and pollination, offering beneficial insects, microbials, and biostimulants for greenhouse and specialty production. It is a broad incumbent competing with BioWorks in IPM programs for greenhouse and horticultural growers worldwide.
• Novonesis (formerly Novozymes BioAg): Novonesis is a global enzyme and microbial solutions company with a large BioAg division producing biocontrol products, inoculants, and biostimulants. It is a deep-pocketed incumbent in the same microbiology-based crop protection space as BioWorks.
• Lallemand Plant Care: Lallemand Plant Care is a global division of Lallemand Inc. producing biofertilizers, biocontrol agents, and biostimulants for agriculture. It is a broad incumbent competing with BioWorks in microbial inoculants and biocontrol products across multiple crop segments.

Emerging players

• AgBiome: AgBiome is a U.S. agricultural biotech company developing biological crop protection products derived from microbial collections. It overlaps with BioWorks on microbial-based pest and disease control but is more focused on row crops and emerging market discovery.
• Symborg: Symborg is a Spanish agricultural biotechnology company producing biostimulants, biofertilizers, and biopesticides based on microbial strains. It is a focused biological product competitor expanding internationally, overlapping with BioWorks in microbial biocontrol and plant nutrition.
• BioConsortia: BioConsortia develops microbial and biostimulant products for crop yield and protection using a microbial selection platform. It is an emerging player in the same microbe-based crop solutions space that BioWorks occupies, with overlap in biocontrol and plant nutrition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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