Biobichos Ltda.

What Biobichos Ltda. does

Biobichos Ltda. is a Chillán, Chile-based biological pest control company founded in April 2011 by entomologists Marcos Gerding Paris (M.Sc.) and Marta Rodríguez Sanhueza (Dr. Cs.), supported by a small scientific and technical staff of four additional members. The company produces and sells living beneficial organisms — entomopathogenic nematodes (BIONEMA, combining native Steinernema unicornum and S. australe), the predatory lacewing Chrysoperla defreitasi, the parasitoid wasps Trichogramma sp., Goniozus legneri, and Pachycrepoideus vindemmiae — alongside a traps-and-pheromones line (delta traps, water traps, polilleros, light traps, lures). These products target soil-dwelling larvae, moth eggs and larvae, aphids, whiteflies, thrips, and Drosophila suzukii across fruit, berry, and vegetable crops.

The commercial model combines direct product sales (quote-based pricing, distributed from the Chillán facility) with two fee-for-service lines: technical pest monitoring and identification with georeferenced sampling, and SAG-authorized phytosanitary certification for blueberry exports to the United States under the Systems Approach program in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. Biobichos has progressively built regulatory exclusivity, securing SAG Resolución Exenta N° 4464/2020 and Resolución Exenta N° 4253/2023, and has extended delivery capability through drone-based aerial release (2024) and a hydrogel nematode formulation for irrigation-system application (May 2025). Customers are Chilean agricultural producers and blueberry exporters; the company maintains no app, no public API, and no disclosed institutional investors, operating as a privately held, founder-controlled limited liability company with six total employees.

Name

Biobichos Ltda.

Legal name

Biobichos Ltda.

Website

https://biobichos.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Biobichos Ltda. is a Chillán, Chile-based biological pest control company that produces beneficial insects and nematodes and provides SAG-authorized phytosanitary certification for Chilean agricultural producers and blueberry exporters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Biological Pest Control Services

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Pest Control Product Supply (Fumigants, Traps, Lures, Applicator Equipment) (AFAOAIAN), Agriculture, Greenhouse & Nursery Commercial Pest Services (HSAMAKAO)

Keywords

• Biological pest control
• Beneficial insects production
• Entomopathogenic nematodes
• Integrated pest management
• Agricultural consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chillán

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Beneficial Insects and Nematodes Sales: Sale of beneficial insects (Trichogramma, Chrysoperla, Goniozus, Pachycrepoideus) and entomopathogenic nematodes for biological pest control. Products sold in various presentations including eggs, larvae, and adult insects.
2. Traps and Pheromones: Sale of monitoring and control products including delta traps, water traps, light traps, and pheromone attractants for agricultural pest monitoring.
3. Technical Services: Training, technical advice, and agricultural pest monitoring and identification services to help farmers implement biological control strategies.
4. Phytosanitary Certification Services: Laboratory services for phytosanitary certification of blueberries for export to the United States under Systems Approach, covering Ñuble and Biobío regions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Biobichos Ltda. produces and sells native Chilean beneficial insects (Trichogramma sp., Chrysoperla defreitasi, Goniozus legneri, Pachycrepoideus vindemmiae, Tupiocoris cucurbitaceus) and entomopathogenic nematodes (Steinernema unicornum, S. australe, S. feltiae) for biological control of agricultural pests. The company also distributes pheromone-baited traps and provides technical pest monitoring, identification, and SAG-authorized phytosanitary certification services for blueberry exports to the United States under the Systems Approach program.

Product overview

Biobichos Ltda. is a biological pest control company producing beneficial insects and entomopathogenic nematodes for agricultural pest management. The portfolio centers on four core biological control agents—BIONEMA nematodes (Steinernema species for soil-dwelling larvae), Pachycrepoideus vindemmiae (parasitoid for Drosophila suzukii), Chrysoperla defreitasi/Biocriso (predatory lacewings for aphids and soft-bodied insects), Trichogramma sp. (parasitoid wasps for moth egg control), and Goniozus legneri (parasitoid for moth larvae)—complemented by a complete traps and pheromones line (delta traps, water traps, polilleros, light traps, pheromone lures). These products are sold alongside fee-for-service offerings including agricultural pest monitoring with georeferenced sampling and SAG-authorized phytosanitary certification for blueberry export to the United States under Systems Approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIONEMA: A product containing a mixture of native entomopathogenic nematodes (Steinernema unicornum, Steinernema australe, S. feltiae) for soil pest control.

Products and services

• BIONEMA Entomopathogenic Nematodes BIONEMA is a biological product combining native Chilean nematodes Steinernema unicornum, Steinernema australe, and S. feltiae (mixed equally) for biological control of soil-dwelling pest larvae including white grubs, golden wireworm, weevil larvae, and capachito weevils. Available in solid form (parasitized moth larvae in vermiculite, 200-500 million juveniles/ha) and liquid gel form (600 million nematodes in hydrogel for irrigation or spray application). Targeted at agricultural producers managing soil pest problems.
• Pachycrepoideus vindemmiae Parasitoid wasp for biological control of spotted-wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii). The female deposits eggs inside D. suzukii pupae, killing them. Supplied as paper bag with 500 pupae of D. melanogaster parasitized by the wasp, applied at 5,000 individuals per hectare every 15 days. Targeted at berry and fruit growers facing D. suzukii infestations.
• Biocriso (Chrysoperla defreitasi) Endemic green lacewing species (Chrysoperla defreitasi) as predator of insect eggs, aphids, immature whiteflies, thrips, spider mites, and moth eggs. Available in three formats: rice hull box (450 eggs for low crops), paper sachet (10 eggs for fruit trees), and drone release (10,000-20,000 eggs/ha). Application at 10,000 eggs/ha. Targeted at agricultural producers managing soft-bodied pests and mite pressure.
• Trichogramma sp. Parasitoid wasp for control of moth eggs including grape berry moth (Lobesia botrana), tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta), codling moth (Cydia pomonella), leafrollers (Proeulia sp.), and pine shoot moth (Rhyacionia buoliana). Application at 100 release units per hectare every 7 days, totaling 400 units per hectare monthly. Targeted at fruit and vegetable growers facing lepidopteran pest pressure.
• Goniozus legneri Parasitoid wasp for control of moth larvae including codling moth (Cydia pomonella, C. molesta), grape berry moth (Lobesia botrana), leafrollers (Proeulia spp.), and carob moth (Ectomyelois ceratoniae). The female searches, paralyzes, and parasitizes moth larvae at dosage of 2,000 insects per hectare. Targeted at fruit growers needing moth larvae control.
• Traps and Pheromones (Trampas Delta, Water Traps, Polilleros, Light Traps, Pheromones) Comprehensive line of monitoring and control products including delta traps (for tomato leafminer, codling moth, grape berry moth, Proeulia), water traps for Tuta absoluta (20-25 traps/ha for mass trapping), polilleros (UV-resistant plastic moth traps), photovoltaic black light traps, and pheromone baits and attractants. Targeted at agricultural producers needing pest monitoring and mass trapping solutions.
• Agricultural Pest Monitoring and Identification Service Fee-for-service offering using sequential pest monitoring methodology, visual observation, and trap installation for early detection. Includes identification and quantification of soil, foliage, and fruit pests; natural enemy identification; georeferenced sampling stations; and technical reports with recommendations. Targeted at agricultural producers requiring professional pest pressure assessments.
• Systems Approach Phytosanitary Certification Service Phytosanitary certification service for blueberry export to the United States under the Systems Approach program. Authorized by SAG (Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero) for Ñuble and Biobío regions under Resolución Exenta N° 4464/2020. Includes field monitoring, detailed sampling, laboratory analysis, and phytosanitary certificate issuance. Targeted at blueberry exporters shipping to the United States.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Koppert Biological Systems: Koppert is the global leader in biological crop protection, producing beneficial insects, mites, nematodes, and microbials for agricultural pest and disease management. It is the most direct large-scale peer to Biobichos, operating across dozens of crops worldwide with overlapping product categories (Trichogramma, Chrysoperla, entomopathogenic nematodes) and serving Chilean horticulture.
• Biobest Group: Biobest is a major Belgian biological control company producing bumblebees, beneficial insects, mites, and nematodes for greenhouse and open-field horticulture. Its product catalog directly overlaps with Biobichos (predatory lacewings, parasitoid wasps, nematodes) and it has a commercial presence in Latin America serving berry and vegetable growers.
• Andermatt Biocontrol: Andermatt Biocontrol is a Swiss biological control specialist with a broad product range including entomopathogenic nematodes (including Steinernema and Heterorhabditis-based products), beneficial insects, and baculovirus products. It is a direct peer given its nematode-product overlap with BIONEMA and global IPM positioning.
• BioBee Sde Eliyahu: BioBee is an Israeli producer of beneficial insects and mites for integrated pest management, with products targeting greenhouse and open-field horticulture. It is a comparable peer given its beneficial-insect focus and its export-driven model reaching Latin American berry and vegetable growers.
• Rincon-Vitova Insectaries: Rincon-Vitova is a US-based insectary producing beneficial insects and providing consulting on biological control for agriculture. It is comparable to Biobichos in its beneficial-insect focus and its emphasis on farmer technical advising and IPM program design.
• Arbico Organics: Arbico Organics distributes beneficial insects, biological controls, pheromone traps, and related products to commercial growers and home users. It is a direct peer in the beneficial-insects-and-traps category and shares Biobichos's orientation toward organic/sustainable pest management.
• Trécé Inc. Trécé is a US-based manufacturer of pheromone-based insect monitoring and control products, including the PHEROCON and CIDETRAK product lines used in fruit, vegetable, and stored-product IPM. It is a direct peer to Biobichos's traps-and-pheromones line for moth pests such as codling moth, grape berry moth, and Tuta absoluta.
• Suterra: Suterra is a US-based producer of mating disruption and monitoring products for agricultural pests, specializing in pheromone-based control systems for fruit, nut, and vine crops. It is a direct peer in the pheromone-and-monitoring category that Biobichos targets with its Trampas and Feromonas line.

Broad incumbents

• BASF Agricultural Solutions: BASF is a global agrochemical incumbent with a growing biologicals portfolio (including nematodes and beneficial microbe-based products) acquired and developed through its crop-protection business. It is a broad-incumbent peer: it competes in IPM-adjacent categories but as part of a much wider chemical and seed portfolio rather than a specialized biocontrol niche.
• Syngenta Crop Protection: Syngenta is a global agrochemical and seed major with a biologicals portfolio spanning biostimulants, biocontrol microbes, and pheromone-based mating disruption. It is a broad-incumbent peer, offering some overlapping capabilities within a much larger portfolio that does not specialize in beneficial insects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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