BioBee

What BioBee does

BioBee Sde Eliyahu Ltd. is an Israeli agricultural biotechnology company founded in 1983 at Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu, specializing in biologically-based Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The company produces and distributes beneficial insects and mites—predatory mites, parasitic wasps, predatory insects, beneficial nematodes—alongside bumblebee pollination services, supplementary insect feed products, traps and pheromones, and complementary plant protection products (biostimulants, biopesticides, biofertilizers). BioBee claims to be the world's leading producer of Phytoseiulus persimilis and holds three registered patents covering BioAnagyrus, BioArtLine, and BioPersi+ slow-release sachets; the latter won the Bernard Blum Award at ABIM 2021. The catalog includes 40-plus biological control products organized into four lines (IPM, natural pollination, insect feed, plant protection) plus the BUGFLOW application device launched in 2025-09.

BioBee operates through 6 subsidiaries and 5 production sites, with regional websites and field-sales infrastructure in Israel, USA, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, South Africa and Peru. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales: experienced Field Service personnel work directly with growers to design tailor-made IPM programs and provide ongoing oversight throughout the growing cycle. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Target customer segments include agricultural growers (greenhouse, orchard, organic, export-oriented, ornamental/cannabis) who require pest control with low chemical residue to meet Global GAP and Supermarket MRL export requirements.

The company was founded by Mario Levy (organic-agriculture pioneer), Yaakov Nakash (autodidact entomologist) and Akiva Falk; current leadership is CEO Ran Ganel. Notable strategic moves include the 2023 BloomX biomimetic-pollination partnership, the 2021 Bernard Blum Award, and the 2025 BUGFLOW product launch. BioBee is privately held, has no disclosed external funding rounds, and reports no public revenue figures.

Name

BioBee

Legal name

BioBee Sde Eliyahu Ltd.

Website

https://biobee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BioBee Sde Eliyahu Ltd., founded 1983 in Israel, produces beneficial insects, predatory mites, parasitic wasps, and bumblebees for biologically-based Integrated Pest Management and natural pollination, serving greenhouse, orchard, organic, and export-oriented growers across eight countries via direct field sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biological Crop Protection and Pollination

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Biological Control Services (Beneficial Insects, Microbials) (AFACAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biologicals Distribution & Field Application Services (AFABAEAN), Insect Control (Crawling/Flying Insects) for Farms & Ag Facilities (AFACAGAF), Integrated Pest Management (Biological Controls, Monitoring, Reduced Pesticides) (AFAGAMAC)

Keywords

• Biological pest control
• Integrated pest management
• Beneficial insects mites
• Bumblebee pollination
• Agricultural biocontrol

Headquarters

HQ city

Nir Eliyahu

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

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. Beneficial Insects and Mites Sales: BioBee produces and sells a wide array of natural enemies including predatory mites, parasitic wasps, predatory insects, beneficial nematodes, traps, pheromones and bio-stimulants for biological pest control.
2. Bumblebee Pollination Services: Sale of bumblebee hives for natural pollination in greenhouses, net structures, and outdoor orchards for crops including tomatoes, sweet peppers, zucchini, avocado, cherry, blueberry, pears, almonds and mango.
3. Plant Protection Products: Sale of plant protection products integrating with beneficial insect activity including biostimulants (MycoUp), biopesticides (Neem B), and biofertilizers (Kelpak).
4. Insect Feed Products: Sale of supplementary feed products for natural enemies including BioArtFeed, Orius Combo, Swirski Combo, and Cali Combo products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BioBee produces and sells a wide array of beneficial insects and mites—including predatory mites, parasitic wasps, predatory insects, and beneficial nematodes—for biologically-based Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in agriculture. The company also supplies bumblebees for natural crop pollination in greenhouses, net structures, and open-field orchards, complemented by plant protection products (biostimulants, biopesticides, biofertilizers), supplementary insect feed, monitoring traps, and the BUGFLOW mechanical applicator. Products are supported by a field service team that designs tailor-made IPM programs and provides ongoing oversight throughout the growing cycle.

Product overview

BioBee is a biologically-based agricultural technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of natural enemies (beneficial insects and mites) for integrated pest management (IPM), natural pollination services using bumblebees, and supporting plant protection products. The core product line includes over 40 biological control products (predatory mites, parasitic wasps, predatory insects, and beneficial nematodes), multiple combo products combining natural enemies with feed, bumblebee pollination services, and complementary biostimulants/biofertilizers. Products are supported by application equipment like Bugflow and include trap/monitoring systems. The offering is organized around biological pest control, natural pollination, insect feed products, and plant protection solutions for both conventional and organic agriculture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BioAdalia Two-spotted ladybugs (Adalia bipunctata) that preferentially feed on aphids and can also feed on psyllids, mealybugs, scales, spider mites and leafhoppers. Used in cannabis, vegetables, melon, watermelon, strawberry, and ornamentals.
• BioAnagyrus Parasitic wasp (Anagyrus vladimiri) for control of mealybugs; the female wasp lays eggs inside mealybug larvae and adults, with larvae developing within mummified hosts. Delivered via BioBee's patented mummy technology.
• BioAndersoni Predatory mite (Amblyseius andersoni) that feeds on small arthropod prey and pollen; used in tomatoes due to its ability to maneuver between trichomes and active across a wide temperature range.
• BioAphelinus Parasitic wasp effective against potato aphid, foxglove aphid, green peach aphid, cotton/melon aphid, cereal aphids and pea aphid.
• BioAphidius Parasitic wasp (Aphidius colemani), a polyphagous parasitoid that attacks over 40 species of aphids.
• BioAphidoletes Predatory gall midge (Aphidoletes aphidimyza) that paralyzes aphids and feeds on them; attracted to honeydew secreted by aphid colonies.
• BioAphytis Parasitic wasp (Aphytis melinus) for control of California red scale, oleander scale and oriental scale.
• BioAtheta Soil-dwelling rove beetle (Dalotia coriaria), a generalist predator that feeds on fungus gnats, thrips pupae, shore flies, moth fly larvae, root mealybugs, springtails and other small arthropods.
• BioCalifornicus Predatory mite (Neoseiulus californicus) effective against a wide array of pest mites.
• BioCarnea Green lacewing (Chrysoperla carnea) whose larvae are the active predators feeding on aphids, mealybugs, thrips and other soft-bodied pests.
• BioCatolaccus Ectoparasitoid wasp (Catolaccus hunteri), a primary parasitoid of the pepper weevil.
• BioCucumeris Predatory mite (Neoseiulus cucumeris) widely used in control of immature thrips as well as other species of mites.
• BioCryptolaemus Predatory beetle (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri), also known as the 'Mealybug destroyer'; a voracious predator of multiple species of mealybugs in both greenhouses and open fields.
• BioDelphastus Predatory beetle (Delphastus catalinae) for control of cotton whitefly and greenhouse whitefly.
• BioDicyphus True bug (Dicyphus hesperus), a generalist predator of insects that also feeds on plant tissues; used in vegetables in greenhouses and open fields.
• BioDiglyphus Ectoparasitic wasp (Diglyphus isaea) that parasitizes leaf miner larvae in field and greenhouse crops.
• BioEncarsia Parasitic wasp (Encarsia formosa) of the Aphelinidae family; can utilize at least 15 species of whitefly as hosts, with the principal host being greenhouse whitefly.
• BioEretmocerus Parasitic wasp (Eretmocerus eremicus) used for control of sweet potato whitefly and greenhouse whitefly.
• BioErvi Parasitic wasp effective for larger aphid species including potato aphids, foxglove aphids, pea aphids and cannabis aphids.
• BioGalendromus Western predatory mite (Galendromus) known for thriving and controlling spider mites in dryer and warmer conditions.
• BioHb Entomopathogenic nematode containing infective juveniles of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora in an inert carrier.
• BioMaculata Pink spotted lady beetle (twelve-spotted lady beetle); a voracious predator of pea aphids, green peach aphids, cotton aphids, cabbage aphids, potato aphids, and can also prey on mites, whiteflies, and pest eggs and larvae.
• BioMatricariae Parasitic wasp targeting green peach aphid, cotton/melon aphid, tobacco aphid and black bean aphid. Used in vegetables, field crops, greenhouse ornamentals, cannabis and strawberries.
• BioMacrolophus Predatory bug (Macrolophus pygmaeus), the 'total predator', efficient in controlling Tuta absoluta, whitefly eggs, thrips, aphids, leafminers and spider mites.
• nemaplus Depot Entomopathogenic nematode product providing preventative protection against fungus gnats and may also help with western flower thrips.
• BioNephus Predator (Nephus bipunctatus), a generalist predator of mealybugs that prefers to feed on smaller mealybug life stages and eggs.
• BioNesidocoris Predatory bug (Nesidocoris tenuis) of the Miridae family; contributes to control of Tuta absoluta eggs, whitefly eggs and larvae, and spider mites.
• BioOrius (laevigatus) Predatory minute pirate bug (Orius laevigatus) equipped with piercing-sucking mouthparts and wings; controls thrips and other small insects.
• BioOrius Combo Combines BioOrius (Orius laevigatus) with BioArtFeed (premium decapsulated Artemia cysts) for simultaneous application of predator and feed to promote early establishment before pests arrive.
• BioOrius (insidiosus) Predatory minute pirate bug (Orius insidiosus), also known as the insidiosus flower bug; equipped with piercing-sucking rostrum and wings.
• BioPersimilis Predatory mite (Phytoseiulus persimilis), an aggressive and highly effective predator of spider mites; reddish-orange with pear-shaped body.
• BioPersi+ Improved Phytoseiulus persimilis with breakthrough production technology; can be applied preventatively using slow-release sachets — a first in the industry. Awarded the Bernard Blum Award 2021.
• BioPerminutus Parasitic wasp (Coccidoxenoides perminutus) for control of citrus mealybug and vine mealybug.
• BioSf Entomopathogenic nematode containing infective juveniles of Steinernema feltiae in an inert carrier.
• BioSc Nematodes that actively search for larvae, invade through body openings and inject bacteria; the insect dies of septicaemia after 2-3 days and the nematodes reproduce inside the dead larva.
• BioStratio Soil-dwelling predatory mite (Stratiolaelaps scimitus) whose nymphs and adults feed on fungus gnat larvae, thrips pupae and other small invertebrates.
• BioSwirski Predatory mite (Amblyseius swirskii) used for control of young stages of western flower thrips, whitefly eggs and young nymphs, spider mites and broad mites.
• BioSwirski Combo Combines BioSwirski (Amblyseius swirskii) with BioArtFeed (premium decapsulated Artemia cysts) for simultaneous application of predator and feed to support early establishment of the predator.
• BioTrichobrassicae Egg parasitoid (Trichogramma brassicae) used to control various lepidopteran pests; parasitizes up to ten eggs per day.
• BioTricho Mix Contains three species of Trichogramma (T. brassicae, T. ostrinae, T. minutum) — egg parasitoids for control of various lepidopteran pests.
• BioTrichominutum Egg parasitoid (Trichogramma minutum) for control of various lepidopteran pests; recommended for fruit trees, small fruits and ornamentals.
• BioTrichoostriniae Egg parasitoid (Trichogramma ostriniae) for control of various lepidopteran pests; recommended for peppers, hops, sweet corn and hemp/cannabis.
• BioTrichopretiosum Egg parasitoid (Trichogramma pretiosum) for control of various lepidopteran pests.
• BioTrichogramma Parasitic wasp (Trichogramma cryotophlebiae) for control of False codling moth and Macadamia nut borer.
• Traps Traps for mass capture, monitoring, counting and identifying pests; includes adhesive traps and pheromone baited traps.
• Cali Combo Contains BioCalifornicus (Neoseiulus californicus) and BioClFeed (Carpoglyphus lactis) which helps establish and maintain a stable predatory mite population before pests appear.
• BUGFLOW Device specifically developed for uniform release and application of beneficial insects and mites in greenhouse and field-grown crops; provides consistent application up to 4 meters with adjustable flow rate and high survival rate of predatory mites. Compatible with leading cordless blowers.
• Bumblebee Pollination Services Sale of bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) hives for natural pollination in greenhouses, net structures, and outdoor orchards for crops including tomatoes, sweet peppers, zucchini, avocado, cherry, blueberry, pears, almonds and mango. Bumblebees work 4 times faster than honey bees and can perform in cold, cloudy, and rainy conditions.
• BioArtFeed Premium quality feed based on decapsulated Artemia cysts with extraordinary long viability post application; provides suitable feed for all key predator groups including predatory mites, predatory bugs and mirid bugs. Delivered via BioBee's patented BioArtLine feed delivery system.
• MycoUp 100% biological stimulant based on mycorrhizal fungus (Glomus iranicum var. tenuihypharum); enlarges plant root systems, helps absorb water and fertilizers, increases crop yield and fruit quality, and helps plants cope with stress.
• Neem B Natural, non-toxic neem oil preparation extracted from Azadirachta indica; used against mildew on vegetables and flower crops, as well as for control of mites and aphids.
• Kelpak Liquid fertilizer manufactured from fresh kelp (Ecklonia maxima); suitable for organic agriculture and hydroponic systems. Improves nutrient uptake, nutrient efficiency, stress tolerance and crop quality.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87 percent of Israel's 2012 sweet pepper yield was grown using BioBee's IPM/biocontrol method
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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.

• BloomXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023BioBee Sde Eliyahu Ltd., celebrating 40 years of innovation as one of the leading international producers of bumblebees and beneficial insects, partnered with BloomX (formerly Bumblebee AI), an Israeli AgTech startup that developed revolutionary biomimetic pollination devices. This strategic partnership combines BioBee's biological pollination and pest control expertise with BloomX's innovative pollination technology to provide comprehensive solutions to growers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• BeeHero: Israel-based precision pollination company using sensors and data analytics for honey bee pollination. Comparable to BioBee in pollination focus (though species differs) and is a fellow Israeli AgTech innovator with overlap to BioBee's natural pollination business.
• Vestaron: US-based developer of peptide-based biopesticides for crop protection. Emerging player in the biologicals space, increasingly competing with traditional biocontrol approaches in segments served by BioBee.
• Certis Biologicals: US-focused biological crop protection company offering biopesticides, biofungicides, and bioinsecticides. Emerging player with growing portfolio that overlaps with BioBee's plant protection range (Neem B, MycoUp, Kelpak).
• BioWorks: North American biological crop protection specialist focused on biopesticides, biostimulants, and beneficial microbes. Partially overlaps with BioBee's plant protection and biocontrol categories, particularly in the US/Canada greenhouse market.
• AgBiome: US-based agricultural biotech developing microbial crop protection products from its proprietary microbial collection. Emerging player in biologicals with overlap to BioBee's biopesticide and biological control portfolio.

Direct peers

• Biobest Group: Belgium-based global leader in biological control and bumblebee pollination, with broad product portfolio across beneficial insects, mites, and pollination. Closest direct competitor to BioBee in both biocontrol and bumblebee hives for protected crops.
• Bioline Agrosciences: France-based producer of macro-biological pest control products (predatory mites, beneficial insects, nematodes) and biopesticides. Direct competitor in the macro-biological and IPM segment that BioBee serves.
• Koppert Biological Systems: Largest global producer of biological pest control and natural pollination, headquartered in the Netherlands. Directly competes with BioBee across beneficial insects, bumblebees, and IPM programs for greenhouse and open-field growers worldwide.

Broad incumbents

• Syngenta Biologicals: Global agrochemical major with a growing biologicals portfolio spanning biopesticides, biocontrol, and biostimulants. Competes with BioBee via broad incumbent reach, R&D scale, and distribution leverage, though not specialized in macro-biologicals.
• BASF Agricultural Solutions: Global crop protection and seeds leader with expanding biologicals and biocontrol offerings. Competes with BioBee through scale, global distribution, and integrated crop solutions across conventional and biological segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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