Agrobio SL

Name

Agrobio SL

Legal name

Agrobio SL

Website

https://agrobio.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biological Pest Control and Pollination Products

NAICS

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

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Biological Formulation, Fermentation & Scale-Up Manufacturing (AFABAEAM)

Keywords

• Biological pest control
• Bumblebee pollination
• Beneficial insects
• Integrated pest management
• Greenhouse agriculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Almería

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bumblebee hives for pollination: Production and sale of bumblebee colonies/hives for natural pollination of greenhouse and outdoor crops including vegetables, fruits, and strawberries.
2. Beneficial insects for pest control: Production and sale of auxiliary fauna (predatory mites, bugs, and other beneficial insects) for biological pest control in horticultural, ornamental, and fruit crops.
3. Field technical services: On-site technical advisory services provided by field technicians to advise growers on achieving excellent results with biological control.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Agrobio SL is a Spanish bio-factory that produces and sells bumblebee hives (Bombus terrestris and related subspecies) for natural pollination of greenhouse and outdoor crops, and a portfolio of beneficial insects — predatory mites, predatory bugs, and parasitoids — used for biological pest control in horticultural, ornamental, and fruit crops. The company also provides field technical advisory services to help growers deploy these biological solutions effectively.

Product overview

Agrobio SL is a bio-factory producing bumblebees for natural pollination and beneficial insects for biological pest control. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into five main categories: (1) Pollination with Bumblebees - including Winter Hive, Summer Hive, and Fruit Tree Hive for greenhouse and outdoor crop pollination; (2) Biological Pest Control - featuring predatory mites (Amblyseius andersoni, Amblyseius swirskii, Amblyseius montdorensis, Phytoseiulus persimilis) and predatory insects (Orius laevigatus, Nesidiocoris tenuis, Torymus sinensis) for controlling various pests; (3) Conservation Control - strategies to preserve natural enemies; (4) Monitoring - pest population tracking products; and (5) Apiculture. The company also offers a mobile application (Side Effects App) for checking pesticide compatibility with beneficial insects. Founded in 1995 in Almería, Spain, the company operates from La Mojonera and exports to over 30 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Winter Hive (Colmena de Invierno) Bumblebee hive designed for protected and winter crops, containing a fertilized queen, adult workers, worker pupae, larvae, and eggs of Bombus terrestris, with sufficient food for the life cycle. Used by greenhouse growers for natural pollination.
• Summer Hive (Colmena de Verano) Bumblebee hive designed for summer conditions, with maximum ventilation to optimize bumblebee performance and productivity during high-temperature periods. Used by growers during warm-season pollination cycles.
• Fruit Tree Hive (Colmena de Frutales) Bumblebee hives designed for outdoor pollination of fruit trees, including short-flowering crops that require rapid and effective pollination during narrow flowering windows.
• ANDERcontrol (Amblyseius andersoni) Predatory mite (Amblyseius andersoni) used preventively for biological control of spider mites (Tetranychus urticae) in pepper and other crops. Deployed as part of integrated pest management programs.
• SWIRScontrol (Amblyseius swirskii) Predatory mite (Amblyseius swirskii) for controlling thrips and whitefly. Can be deployed with proprietary prey-mite feeding technology that enables in-situ production of predatory mites directly on the plant, including on crops without pollen such as cucumber.
• ORIControl (Orius laevigatus) Predatory bug (Orius laevigatus) for biological control of thrips. A key component of integrated pest management in pepper crops.
• NESIDIOcontrol (Nesidiocoris tenuis) Polyphagous predatory bug (Nesidiocoris tenuis) used for biological control of whitefly, thrips, spider mites, and Tuta absoluta. Can be released in nurseries for early establishment in the crop cycle.
• PHYTOcontrol (Phytoseiulus persimilis) Predatory mite (Phytoseiulus persimilis) specialized in biological control of spider mites (Tetranychus urticae), commonly deployed against red spider in horticultural crops.
• MONcontrol (Amblyseius montdorensis) Predatory mite (Amblyseius montdorensis) used for biological control of thrips and whitefly in horticultural and ornamental crops.
• TORYcontrol (Torymus sinensis) Parasitoid (Torymus sinensis) for biological control of the chestnut gall wasp (Dryocosmus kuriphilus) in chestnut orchards.
• Side Effects App (App Efectos Secundarios) Android mobile application that allows growers and technicians to consult the compatibility of pesticides (phytosanitary products) with pollinators and beneficial insects. Available on the Google Play Store.
• Field Technical Advisory Services On-site technical advisory services provided by Agrobio's field technicians, advising growers on the deployment of biological control and pollination solutions to ensure successful implementation and excellent crop results.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of intensive cultivation in Almería uses biological control insects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• EUCLID IPM (Horizon 2020)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017EUCLID (Europe China Lever for IPM Demonstration) is a Horizon 2020 project bringing together European and Chinese partners to develop more sustainable pest management methods, reduce negative effects of pesticides on human health and environment, and reduce economic losses in agriculture.
• Consejo Superior AgrariominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Visit by Consejo Superior Agrario delegation (advisory body to Ministry of Agriculture) interested in the Almería agricultural production model. Delegation shown advances in field research and R&D studies focused on pest control.
• Cámara de ComerciominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership for internationalization projects and export market development support.
• Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Director of INIA visited Agrobio facilities to learn about biological control advances. Visit part of government interest in company's international expansion plans.
• Instituto de Investigación y Formación Agraria y Pesquera (IFAPA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013IFAPA coordinator and transfer team visited Agrobio as part of government support for agricultural research and innovation.
• Consejo Superior AgrariominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013President and members of Consejo Superior Agrario visited facilities to learn about Almería agricultural model and Agrobio's advances.
• International Organisation for Biological and Integrated Control (IOBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgrobio is a member of IOBC, an international organization dedicated to biological and integrated control of pests. Membership indicates commitment to the biological control industry and provides networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities within the scientific and industry community.
• International Biological Control Manufacturers Association (IBMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgrobio is a member of IBMA, the international association representing biological control manufacturers. Membership supports industry advocacy and standardization in the biological control sector.
• EMPHASIS Project (Horizonte 2020)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded research project focused on sustainable agriculture and pest management solutions.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Koppert: Dutch global leader in biological crop protection and bumblebee pollination; the dominant direct competitor to Agrobio across both product lines and a key driver of Agrobio's eroding world bumblebee market share.
• Biobest Group: Belgian producer of bumblebees, beneficial insects, and biological control solutions with worldwide distribution; competes head-to-head with Agrobio in greenhouse pollination and IPM programs.
• BioBee: Israeli biocontrol company producing bumblebees and predatory mites for greenhouse and open-field crops; comparable product portfolio targeting Mediterranean and international greenhouse growers.
• Andermatt Biocontrol: Swiss specialist in biological plant protection with a broad beneficial-insect and virus portfolio; comparable mid-sized European biocontrol peer competing for IPM program share.
• Bioline Agrosciences: France/UK-based producer of macro-biological control agents (predatory mites, bugs, parasitoids); directly comparable to Agrobio's auxiliary-insect catalog and pollination-adjacent offering.
• Viridaxis: French specialist in mass-reared parasitoid wasps for aphid control; comparable business model of insect bio-factory production serving European horticultural growers.

Broad incumbents

• Bayer Crop Science: Global ag-input major with an expanding biologicals portfolio through acquisitions; competes broadly with Agrobio as it rolls biocontrol offerings into integrated programs for greenhouse and field growers.
• Syngenta Biologicals: Global crop protection and seed company with a dedicated biologicals unit; represents the large-capital incumbents Agrobio competes against for IPM program adoption at scale.
• Certis Biologicals: Specialty biological crop protection manufacturer (part of Mitsui & Co.); broader portfolio than Agrobio but overlapping in biocontrol solutions for horticulture.

Regional players

• BioPlanet: Italian producer of beneficial insects for biological pest control; comparable product type to Agrobio's auxiliary fauna, focused on Southern European greenhouse markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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