Andermatt Canada

What Andermatt Canada does

Andermatt Canada Inc. is a Hanwell, New Brunswick-based development and manufacturing company that produces biological pest control products for integrated pest management (IPM) across three business units: Crop Production, Bee Health, and Forestry. The company's core technology rests on baculovirus-based bioinsecticides (e.g., NeabNPV for balsam fir sawfly, LdMNPV for LDD moth, Spodoptera frugiperda NPV for fall armyworm), pheromone lures (aPhinity line for forest pest detection), and natural compounds for Varroa mite treatment in honey bee colonies (Thymovar, Varrox Eddy, FAM/Liebeg formic acid dispensers). Some isolates such as the NeabNPV strain were isolated from local North American pest populations, giving the firm a degree of biological specialization in regional pest systems.

The company serves three primary customer segments: commercial and hobbyist beekeepers requiring Varroa mite management and queen introduction tools; crop growers seeking bioinsecticides and pollination enhancers (e.g., Biopolin) for conventional or organic IPM programs; and forestry operations requiring baculovirus insecticides and pheromone detection tools for pest management in woodlands. Sales are conducted directly via regional sales representatives covering Atlantic, Ontario, and national Canadian territories, and indirectly through an authorized distributor network of apicultural and agricultural retailers.

Andermatt Canada operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Swiss Andermatt Group AG (founded by Dr. Martin and Dr. Isabel Andermatt), joining the group in 2011 as Slyvar Technologies and rebranding to Andermatt Canada Inc. in 2021. The parent provides regulatory support, R&D access, and global distribution reach, enabling recent international registrations of products such as Spodovir Plus in Paraguay through distribution partner Caltech. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales (biologicals, pheromone lures, vaporizers, dispensers) rather than subscriptions or licensing; pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Andermatt Canada

Legal name

Andermatt Canada Inc.

Website

https://andermattcanada.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Andermatt Canada develops and manufactures biological pest control products — baculovirus-based bioinsecticides, pheromone lures, and Varroa mite treatments — for crop growers, beekeepers, and forestry operators across Canada and select international markets, as a subsidiary of Swiss parent Andermatt Group AG.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biological Crop Protection / Biocontrol

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbial Bioinsecticides (incl. Bt) (AFABAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microbial/Biological Control (Beneficial Bacteria/Fungi/Viruses) (HSAMALAB), Biological Pest Control (Beneficial Insects, Nematodes, Microbials) (AFABAKAB)

Keywords

• Biological pest control
• Integrated pest management
• Baculovirus bioinsecticides
• Varroa mite treatment
• Forestry pest control

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanwell

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Biological Pest Control Products: Sale of biological insecticides, pheromone lures, traps, and bee health products to growers, foresters, and beekeepers across Canada and internationally through distribution partners.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Andermatt Canada develops, manufactures, and distributes biological pest control products — including baculovirus-based bioinsecticides, pheromone lures, Bacillus-based biofungicides/nematicides, and pollination enhancers — for crop producers across Canada, alongside baculovirus insecticides and pheromone detection tools for forestry operators in Canada and the USA, and Varroa mite treatments plus apiary tools for commercial and hobbyist beekeepers. The company also produces oxalic acid vaporizers and formic acid dispensers used by beekeepers to treat honey bee colonies. Products are designed for integration into existing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs in both conventional and organic farming systems.

Product overview

Andermatt Canada is a development and manufacturing company specializing in biological pest control solutions. The product portfolio spans three main segments: Crop Production (biological insecticides including baculovirus-based products like Spodovir Plus, Biopolin, Virosoft CP4, and various monitoring tools), Bee Health (varroa mite treatments including Varrox vaporizers, THYMOVAR thymol-based treatments, formic acid dispensers, and Apimil pheromone products), and Forestry (baculovirus insecticides like ABIETIV, BoVir, Leconte Virus, TM Biocontrol, and pheromone-based monitoring products like aPhinity). The products are primarily biological, bioinsecticide, and pheromone-based solutions for integrated pest management programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Andermatt Canada: Parent brand for biocontrol products spanning Honey Bee Health, Crop Production, Monitoring Tools, and Forestry.
• aPhinity
• Abietiv
• BoVir
• Leconte Virus
• TM Biocontrol
• Varrox Eddy
• Varrox Vaporizer
• Thymovar
• Apimil
• Spodovir Plus

Products and services

• Biopolin Pollination enhancer containing essential oils and polysaccharides with Slow-Release Technology, designed to increase attractiveness of crop flowers to pollinating insects during bloom. Targeted at commercial fruit, orchard, and field crop growers seeking more consistent fruit set and improved pollination distribution throughout the canopy.
• Spodovir Plus Biological insecticide based on a new isolate of Spodoptera frugiperda nucleopolyhedrovirus for control of fall armyworm. Liquid formulation suitable for conventional and organic farming systems, providing resistance management within IPM programs. Registered in Canada, Brazil, and Paraguay.
• BoVir Next-generation biological insecticide for control of Lymantria dispar (LDD moth, formerly gypsy moth) in woodlands and forests. Based on the LdMNPV baculovirus targeting larval stages, with a liquid formulation offering convenience and a unique mode of action for resistance management.
• ABIETIV Flowable biological insecticide using Neodiprion abietis nucleopolyhedrovirus (NeabNPV) for control of balsam fir sawfly in forest stands. The NeabNPV isolate was obtained from Newfoundland sawfly populations and causes lethal disease in larvae upon ingestion.
• Leconte Virus Suspension concentrate insecticide using Neodiprion lecontei nucleopolyhedrovirus for control of redheaded pine sawfly in pine forests.
• TM Biocontrol Viral insecticide for biological control of whitemarked tussock moth and Douglas fir tussock moth using Douglas-fir tussock moth nucleopolyhedrovirus.
• aPhinity Pheromone lure product line (including BSLB, EAB, PFW, SP, HL, EZ variants) for detection of various forest pests, including brown spruce longhorn beetle and emerald ash borer. Used with black intercept traps baited with high release rate lures of ethanol and spruce blend synergies; no permit required for detection use.
• Thymovar Varroa mite treatment using thymol evaporation to create concentrations toxic to Varroa destructor mites in honey bee hives. Long-term treatment with 4-year shelf life, suitable for commercial and hobbyist beekeepers.
• Varrox Eddy Next-generation oxalic acid vaporizer with built-in Li-Ion battery technology for Varroa mite treatment in honey bee hives. Lightweight, portable vaporizer designed for use across 5 to 50 colonies.
• Varrox Vaporizer Original high-quality heating plate vaporizer for vaporization of oxalic acid dihydrate crystals for Varroa mite treatment. Powered by a 12V battery source.
• FAM Dispenser Formic acid evaporator/dispenser for treatment of Varroa mites using 65% liquid formic acid. Space-saving, reusable device with easy adjustment.
• Liebig-Dispenser Liebig-Dispenser for formic acid vapor treatment of Varroa mites. Easy to fill and assemble with evaporation progress marks.
• Apimil Natural honey bee pheromone masking spray used as an alternative to traditional bee smokers, for queen bee introduction, colony combining, and preventing robbing. Demonstrated 100% effectiveness in honey bee queen introduction in company testing.
• Amyprotec 42 Biological product based on Bacillus amyloliquefaciens for crop production applications.
• Bassidor Biological insecticide in the Andermatt Canada Crop Production portfolio.
• C5 Tundrabac Bacillus thuringiensis-based bioinsecticide for crop production applications.
• CeraSulfur SC Sulfur-based fungicide formulation for crop production applications.
• Drosal Pro Traps Monitoring traps used within the Crop Production / Monitoring Tools offering.
• Helicovex Biological insecticide in the Andermatt Canada Crop Production portfolio for control of Helicoverpa pests.
• Loopex Biological insecticide for control of looper pests within the Crop Production portfolio.
• Loopovir Biological insecticide in the Andermatt Canada Crop Production portfolio.
• Madex HP Biological insecticide in the Andermatt Canada Crop Production portfolio.
• Phosbac 45 Biological product based on Bacillus for crop production applications.
• Plutex Biological insecticide for control of Plutella pests within the Crop Production portfolio.
• Psila Protect Biological insecticide for control of psyllid pests within the Crop Production portfolio.
• Rhizovital 42 Bacillus subtilis-based biofungicide for soil and root health within the Crop Production portfolio.
• T-Grow EZ Flow Fertilizer/biostimulant product in the Andermatt Canada Crop Production portfolio.
• Virosoft CP4 Biological insecticide for codling moth control within the Crop Production portfolio.
• aPhinity EAB Pheromone lure variant of the aPhinity line specifically formulated for detection of emerald ash borer in forestry monitoring programs.
• DeoxIT for Varrox Eddy Electrical contact cleaner and maintenance product for the Varrox Eddy vaporizer, used to maintain battery connection effectiveness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Biopolin improved fruit set consistency in trial blocks at Manitree Fruit Farms compared to untreated areas
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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.

• CaltechkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCaltech is Andermatt Canada's distribution partner in Paraguay for Spodovir Plus. The company focuses exclusively on biologicals, aligning with Andermatt Canada's vision of healthy food and a healthy environment. Caltech facilitated the registration of Spodovir Plus in Paraguay for fall armyworm control.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• BioConsortia: US-based agricultural biotech company developing microbial crop protection and yield-enhancing products using a proprietary microbial discovery platform. Comparable as a microbial-pesticide specialist targeting crop production IPM programs similar to Andermatt Canada's.
• AgBiome: US-based agricultural biotechnology company developing microbial crop protection and crop nutrition products from its proprietary microbial collection. Comparable as a microbial-pesticide developer targeting similar IPM and resistance-management use cases.

Direct peers

• Certis Biologicals: US-based developer and marketer of biological crop protection products including microbial insecticides, biofungicides, and biorationals. Comparable as a competing biocontrol specialist serving similar grower/IPM customer segments across North America.
• BioTEPP Inc. Canadian biopesticide company developing biological alternatives to chemical pesticides (notably for codling moth and other fruit/vegetable pests). Directly comparable as a Canadian-headquartered competitor in the same microbial/biopesticide regulatory and distribution environment.
• Andermatt Biocontrol AG: The Swiss parent entity and original Andermatt Group operating company; develops and sells the same baculovirus bioinsecticides (HELICOVEX, MADEX HP, Virosoft CP4), pheromone lures, and bee health products globally. Directly comparable as the originating technology platform for Andermatt Canada's portfolio.

Regional players

• Plant Products: Canadian distributor and formulator of crop protection and plant health products, including biological control options. Comparable as a Canadian-channel alternative to Andermatt Canada's distributor network, though Plant Products serves as a competitor-supplier channel rather than a manufacturer.
• BeeMaid Apiaries: Canadian beekeeping supplier and packer distributing varroa mite treatments (including Apivar) and bee health products across Canada. Comparable on the Bee Health side of Andermatt Canada's portfolio as a competing varroa-treatment and bee-supply channel in the Canadian market.

Broad incumbents

• Novonesis (Novozymes BioAg): Denmark-headquartered global bioscience company with a BioAg division producing microbial crop solutions including biocontrol and biostimulants. Comparable as a large incumbent in the microbial crop-input space in which Andermatt Canada competes.
• Biobest Group: Belgian biocontrol company providing bumblebee pollination, beneficial insects, and biopesticides to horticulture and agriculture. Comparable on the pollination-enhancer and biological pest control dimensions of Andermatt's portfolio.
• Koppert Biological Systems: Dutch global leader in biological crop protection and natural pollination, offering microbials, macrobials, and bumblebee pollination services. Overlaps with Andermatt's bioinsecticide and pollination-enhancer categories but operates across a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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