BioControle
BioControle is a privately held Brazilian ag-input company that develops and distributes pheromone, bio-insecticide, trap, and molluscicide products for Integrated Pest Management, serving Brazilian farmers, agronomists, and cooperatives across 33 crops and 17 pest species.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersIndaiatuba, Brazil
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BioControle does
BioControle (legal name: Bio Controle) is a privately held Brazilian agricultural input company founded in 1996 in Indaiatuba, São Paulo, by two agronomic engineers. The company develops and distributes products for Integrated Pest Management (Manejo Integrado de Pragas, MIP), serving agricultural producers, agronomists, and farming cooperatives across Brazil. BioControle's portfolio covers 33 crop types and targets 17 pest species, with application across cotton, sugarcane, soybean, coffee, fruits, vegetables, and stored products.
The company's technology stack is built on four product categories: (1) synthetic pheromone lures and dispensers (e.g., Bio Tuta, Bio Helicoverpa, Bio Spodoptera, Isomate-OFM TT) used for monitoring, mass trapping, attract-and-kill, and sexual confusion; (2) bio-insecticides based on Bacillus thuringiensis and entomopathogenic nematodes; (3) physical traps (Delta, Jackson, McPhail, Pitfall, and specialized designs); and (4) molluscicides (Sluggo with 3% ferric phosphate, the only registered agricultural molluscicide active ingredient in Brazil). The company holds exclusive regulatory registrations with MAPA for certain biological control agents, providing a defensible niche in Brazil's ag-input market.
BioControle operates a direct and indirect sales model through a state-assigned network of regional representatives, supplemented by website-driven inquiries and contact-based pricing (no public rates). Revenue mechanics are one-time product sales across pheromones, bio-insecticides, hardware (traps), and molluscicides. The company is supported by FINEP, the Brazilian federal R&D funding agency, has received consecutive industry awards from 2011 through 2022, and reports treating approximately 2.5 million hectares of sugarcane and soybean annually. With 11-50 employees and no disclosed funding rounds, the business remains founder-owned and operationally focused on the Brazilian domestic market.
BioControle firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BioControle
- Legal name
- Bio Controle
- Website
- https://biocontrole.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- BioControle is a privately held Brazilian ag-input company that develops and distributes pheromone, bio-insecticide, trap, and molluscicide products for Integrated Pest Management, serving Brazilian farmers, agronomists, and cooperatives across 33 crops and 17 pest species.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BioControle industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Biological Pest Control
- NAICS
- Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)
- SIC
- Agricultural Chemicals (2870)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Biological Pest Control (Beneficial Insects, Nematodes, Microbials) (AFABAKAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Microbial/Biological Control (Beneficial Bacteria/Fungi/Viruses) (HSAMALAB), Insecticides (AFABAAAB), Pest Control Product Supply (Fumigants, Traps, Lures, Applicator Equipment) (AFAOAIAN), Pantry Pest Monitoring & Trapping Programs (Pheromone Traps, Lures) (HSAMAHAD)
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Where BioControle is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Indaiatuba
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices2 records
Markets served
BioControle business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Pheromone products: Sale of synthetic pheromone lures and dispensers for pest monitoring and control. Products include septa, sachets, and tablets sold in packages of 10-500 units for various crop-pest combinations.
- Biological insecticides: Sale of microbial pest control products including Bacillus thuringiensis-based insecticides and other biological agents for agricultural use.
- Traps and monitoring equipment: Sale of physical traps (Delta, Jackson, McPhail, Pitfall, and specialized traps) and adhesive floors for pest monitoring and mass trapping.
- Molluscicides: Sale of Sluggo molluscicide product for controlling slugs and snails in agricultural crops.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Direct inquiry pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
BioControle product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BioControle manufactures and sells biological pest control products for Brazilian agriculture, organized into four categories: synthetic pheromone lures and dispensers (Feromônios) for pest monitoring, mass trapping, attract-and-kill, and sexual confusion; bio-insecticides (Bioinseticidas) based on microorganisms such as Bacillus thuringiensis and entomopathogenic nematodes; monitoring and trapping devices (Armadilhas) such as Delta, Jackson, McPhail, and Pitfall; and molluscicides (Moluscicida) including Sluggo with 3% ferric phosphate. The portfolio targets 17 pest species across 33 crop types.
Product overview
BioControle is a Brazilian agricultural pest control company offering a comprehensive portfolio of biological pest management solutions. The core offerings consist of four main product categories: (1) Feromônios - synthetic pheromones for pest monitoring, mass trapping, attract-and-kill, and sexual confusion techniques, including named products like Bio Neo, Bio Tuta, Bio Cydia, Bio Lobesia, Bio Bonagota, BioGrapholita, Bio Helicoverpa, Bio Spodoptera, Bio Pseudoplusia, Bio BM, Bio Broca, Bio Serrico, Bio Stenoma, RMD-1, Luretape BW-10, Migdo, Gachon, Cosmolure, Isomate-OFM TT, and Bio Trimedlure; (2) Bioinseticidas - biological insecticides including Agree (Bacillus thuringiensis-based); (3) Armadilhas - monitoring and trapping devices including Delta, Jackson, McPhail, Pitfall, and specialized traps; and (4) Moluscicida - mollusc control products including Sluggo. The company serves Brazilian agriculture with products targeting 17 documented pest species across 33 crop species.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Feromônios (Pheromones) Semiochemical attractants used for integrated pest management through monitoring traps, mass trapping, attract-and-kill, and sexual confusion techniques. Sold as septa, sachets, and tablets in packages of 10-500 units, targeting specific crop-pest combinations. Intended for agricultural producers and agronomic technicians.
- Bioinseticidas (Bio-insecticides) Biological insecticides using microorganisms such as Bacillus thuringiensis, entomopathogenic fungi, viruses, and nematodes to control caterpillar and other insect pests. Intended for agricultural producers seeking chemical-pesticide-free pest control in row crops and horticultural production.
- Armadilhas (Traps) Physical monitoring and mass-trapping devices used together with pheromone lures to detect, monitor, and control pest populations, including Delta, Jackson, McPhail, Pitfall, and specialized traps for boll weevil, banana weevil, and Rhynchophorus palm weevil. Intended for agricultural producers and agronomic technicians.
- Moluscicida (Molluscicides) Mollusc control products for agricultural environments. Includes Sluggo with active ingredient ferric phosphate 3% for controlling slugs and snails across crops, with no waiting period before harvest.
Quantifiable outcome
- Treats approximately 2.5 million hectares of sugarcane and soybean annually with biological methods
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use BioControle
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
BioControle technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
BioControle partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
BioControle competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Ballagro Agro Tecnologia: Brazilian manufacturer of biological inputs and biopesticides serving domestic growers, a regional competitor in the same biologicals category.
Broad incumbents
- Biobest Group: Global biocontrol and pollination company offering beneficial organisms and biopesticides, overlapping BioControle's biological pest management focus.
- Koppert Biological Systems: Global leader in biological crop protection including beneficial insects, microbials, and pheromones; overlaps directly with BioControle's IPM offering and operates in Brazil.
- Valent BioSciences: Major producer of Bacillus thuringiensis and other microbial bio-insecticides, directly comparable to BioControle's Bt-based product line but at global scale.
- Andermatt Group: Global producer of microbial bioinsecticides and biological crop protection with Brazilian operations, overlapping BioControle's bio-insecticide segment.
Direct peers
- Suterra: Specializes in pheromone-based mating disruption and monitoring for agricultural pests, overlapping strongly with BioControle's pheromone technology.
- ISCA Technologies: Develops semiochemical/pheromone products and traps for pest monitoring and mating disruption, directly comparable to BioControle's pheromone and trap lines.
- Bug Agentes Biológicos: Brazilian biocontrol company producing biological agents for pest management; directly competes in the same domestic IPM market and customer base.
- Promip Manejo Integrado de Pragas: Brazil-based integrated pest management company supplying biological control agents to growers, closely aligned with BioControle's product and market focus.
- Trece Incorporated: Manufactures pheromone lures and monitoring traps for agricultural and stored-product pests, a close functional match to BioControle's trap and lure catalog.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
BioControle social profiles
Digital presenceBioControle financial estimates
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BioControle leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
BioControle funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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BioControle M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about BioControle
What does BioControle do?
BioControle manufactures and sells biological pest control products for Brazilian agriculture, organized into four categories: synthetic pheromone lures and dispensers (Feromônios) for pest monitoring, mass trapping, attract-and-kill, and sexual confusion; bio-insecticides (Bioinseticidas) based on microorganisms such as Bacillus thuringiensis and entomopathogenic nematodes; monitoring and trapping devices (Armadilhas) such as Delta, Jackson, McPhail, and Pitfall; and molluscicides (Moluscicida) including Sluggo with 3% ferric phosphate. The portfolio targets 17 pest species across 33 crop types.
Is BioControle a public or private company?
BioControle is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was BioControle founded?
BioControle was founded in 1996. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is BioControle based?
BioControle is headquartered in Indaiatuba, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does BioControle make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Pheromone products are the primary driver. The others are biological insecticides, traps and monitoring equipment and molluscicides.
Who are BioControle's main competitors?
Ballagro Agro Tecnologia is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Biobest Group, Koppert Biological Systems, Valent BioSciences and Andermatt Group. Direct peers are Suterra, ISCA Technologies, Bug Agentes Biológicos, Promip Manejo Integrado de Pragas and Trece Incorporated.
Does BioControle have an API?
No public API is recorded for BioControle.
What industry is BioControle in?
BioControle's product category is Agricultural Biological Pest Control. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABAKAB, Biological Pest Control (Beneficial Insects, Nematodes, Microbials), with a secondary code of HSAMALAB, Microbial/Biological Control (Beneficial Bacteria/Fungi/Viruses). Its NAICS code is 325320 and its SIC code is 2870.