What Andermatt Biocontrol does

Andermatt Biocontrol Suisse AG, headquartered in Grossdietwil in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, is a manufacturer and direct distributor of biological plant protection products. Founded in 1988 by Martin and Isabel Andermatt, the company produces over a dozen insect virus products (granuloviruses such as Madex Top, Madex Twin, and Capex Plus) for the global market - a portfolio the company describes as larger than any other producer worldwide. The core technology stack comprises insect-pathogenic viruses, Bacillus thuringiensis (e.g., Delfin), beneficial fungi and nematodes, mass-reared beneficial insects such as Trichogramma parasitic wasps (Tricho-Fix), contact fungicides based on potassium bicarbonate (Vitisan), and liquid sulfur products derived from agricultural residues via microbial processes (CeraSulfur). Adjacent capabilities include plant-defense activators (FytoSol), natural wetting agents (Break-Thru Bio SP 133), and mating-disruption dispensers and aerosol systems for fruit and grape pest management (Biootwin, Isomate C Plus, Mister C).

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market: a proprietary Swiss e-commerce storefront (biocontrol.ch) with on-site pickup at headquarters and tiered shipping thresholds, complemented by an enterprise field-sales motion targeting professional food producers (fruit, vegetables, wine), horticultural operations, viticulture, and forestry customers with on-site technical advisory delivered by a non-commissioned consulting team. Pricing is ex-works on a unit-pricing basis with tiered quantity discounts, 30-day net payment terms, and free shipping above CHF 150 for end customers / CHF 1,500 for resellers. Andermatt Biocontrol Suisse AG sits within the broader Andermatt Group AG, alongside sibling companies Andermatt Biovet AG (veterinary biologicals) and Andermatt Biogarten AG / Biogarten GmbH (home and garden), plus the shared-services entity Andermatt Service AG. The group reports 600+ employees, 25 wholly-owned branches across multiple continents, and nine integrated manufacturing companies; the founders retained ownership with no external institutional investment. Founder Martin Andermatt received the 2025 Global BioAgTech Lifetime Achievement Award, and the company holds the presidency of IBMA Switzerland, reflecting its industry-leader position in biological crop protection.

Name

Andermatt Biocontrol

Legal name

Andermatt Biocontrol Suisse AG

Website

https://biocontrol.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Andermatt Biocontrol Suisse AG is a Swiss manufacturer and distributor of biological plant protection products - insect viruses, Bacillus thuringiensis, beneficial insects, and biopesticides - serving professional fruit, vegetable, wine, horticulture, and forestry producers worldwide through direct e-commerce and non-commissioned technical advisory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biopesticides and biological crop protection

NAICS

Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbial Bioinsecticides (incl. Bt) (AFABAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beneficial Insect & Predator Releases (Biocontrol) (HSAMALAC), Biological Pest Control (Beneficial Insects, Nematodes, Microbials) (AFABAKAB)

Keywords

• Biological pest control
• Biopesticides manufacturing
• Beneficial insects
• Mating disruption systems
• Integrated pest management

Headquarters

HQ city

Willisau

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Biological Pesticide Products: Sale of biological plant protection products including insect viruses, Bacillus thuringiensis, sulfur products, and beneficial insects for crop protection in agriculture and horticulture
2. E-commerce Sales: Direct online sales through proprietary webshop for end customers and resellers with tiered free shipping thresholds
3. Technical Consulting Services: Expert on-site advisory services for proper product application and integrated pest management strategies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Andermatt Biocontrol manufactures and distributes biological plant protection products for professional crop production. Its portfolio spans insect viruses, Bacillus thuringiensis-based products, beneficial fungi and nematodes, beneficial insects/mites, and pheromone-based mating disruption systems. Products are sold to commercial fruit, wine, vegetable, and horticultural growers worldwide, primarily through an online shop and a network of 25 international subsidiary branches.

Product overview

Andermatt Biocontrol Suisse is a manufacturer and distributor of biological plant protection products. The company produces over a dozen insect virus products for the global market, more than any other producer. Their portfolio includes biological insecticides based on granuloviruses (Madex Top, Madex Twin, Capex Plus), Bacillus thuringiensis products (Delfin), parasitic wasps (Tricho-Fix), contact fungicides (Vitisan), liquid sulfur (CeraSulfur), plant defense activators (FytoSol), and mating disruption dispensers (Biootwin, Isomate C Plus, Mister C). The company also offers beneficial organisms and supporting products like wetting agents (Break-Thru Bio SP 133) for professional food production and ornamental plant cultivation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Andermatt Group: Parent holding entity for the group of companies including Andermatt Biocontrol Suisse AG, Andermatt Biovet AG, Andermatt Biogarten AG, and Andermatt Service AG.

Products and services

• Madex (Cydia pomonella granulovirus) Baculovirus-based biological insecticide for control of codling moth (Cydia pomonella) in pome fruit. Used by professional apple and pear growers in IPM and organic programs.
• Capex (Adoxophyes orana granulovirus) Baculovirus-based biological insecticide targeting summer fruit tortrix (Adoxophyes orana) in apple, pear, and stone fruit.
• CeraSulfur Sulfur-based fungicide and acaricide formulated with proprietary cera (wax) technology for use in fruit, viticulture, and vegetables.
• Met52 (Metarhizium anisopliae) Entomopathogenic fungal product for control of weevils, thrips, ticks, and other soil and foliar pests across horticulture, viticulture, and amenity use.
• RAK mating disruption systems Pheromone dispenser systems for mating disruption of key Lepidoptera pests (e.g., codling moth, grapevine moth) in fruit and viticulture.
• Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) products Bt-based biological insecticides for control of lepidopteran larvae in vegetables, fruit, viticulture, and forestry.
• Beneficial nematode products Steinernema and Heterorhabditis species for biological control of soil-dwelling insect pests such as weevil larvae and fungus gnats.
• Beneficial insects and mites Mass-reared predatory and parasitic arthropods (e.g., Phytoseiulus, Trichogramma, Orius, Aphidius) for augmentative biological control in greenhouse and open-field crops.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than any other producer in the world - over a dozen insect virus products for the global market
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IBMA Switzerland (International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndermatt Biocontrol holds the presidency of IBMA Switzerland, demonstrating leadership in the biological control industry and advocacy for reducing registration barriers for biological solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• BioWorks (formerly Marrone Bio Innovations): North American biopesticide specialist with biofungicides, bioinsecticides, and biorationals. Comparable in targeting the professional grower segment with biological alternatives, though at smaller scale and with a more US-centric geographic mix.

Direct peers

• Biobest Group: Belgian-based global leader in biological crop protection and pollination (bumblebees). Closely comparable in product mix (beneficial insects, biopesticides, IPM tools), target customer (professional horticulture growers), and channel (direct technical advisory sales).
• AgBiTech: Specialist producer of baculovirus-based bioinsecticides for agricultural pest control. Direct competitor in the viral biopesticide niche that is Andermatt's flagship category.
• Certis Biologicals: US-headquartered biopesticide manufacturer with a broad portfolio of Bt, viral, fungal, and botanical products. Comparable in mode-of-action diversity (microbial insecticides + biofungicides) and professional grower customer base.
• e-nema: German producer of entomopathogenic nematode products for biocontrol. Direct peer in the beneficial-organism portion of Andermatt's portfolio and a comparable mid-sized European specialist.
• Koppert Biological Systems: Dutch-based global biocontrol specialist producing beneficial insects, mites, nematodes, and microbial products. Direct peer in IPM-based biological solutions for horticulture, fruit, and protected cropping, with a comparable technical-consultative sales model.

Broad incumbents

• Novonesis (formerly Novozymes): Large global biosolutions provider (after merger with Chr. Hansen) with microbial products across agriculture, animal health, and food. Overlaps with Andermatt's microbial bioinsecticide and biocontrol adjacencies, but at vastly larger scale across many industries.
• BASF Agricultural Solutions: Major agrochemical incumbent with a growing biologicals division (including biological seed treatments and biocontrol). Comparable in selling through professional growers but with materially larger R&D and registration resources.
• Bayer Crop Science: Global agrochemical and seed company expanding into biological crop protection. Overlaps with Andermatt in fruit, vegetables, and broad-acre markets, with the advantage of bundled chemistry + biologics offerings to growers.
• Syngenta Crop Protection: One of the world's largest crop protection companies with an expanding biocontrol portfolio (acquired Valagro, partnered with BioWorks-type assets). Overlaps with Andermatt in fruit, vegetable, and viticulture markets across the same European geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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