Xilema SpA

What Xilema SpA does

Xilema SpA is a Chilean biological pest control company that operates as the dedicated biological control division within the ANASAC group of companies, a diversified Chilean agrochemical and agricultural-input conglomerate. The company specializes in augmentative biological control, producing and commercializing eight distinct biological control agents (BCAs) — including parasitoids and predators such as THRIPOBIUS semiluteus, TUPIOCORIS cucurbitaceus, ERIOPIS connexa, and SYMPHEROBIUS marmoratipennis — to manage agricultural pests across wine grapes (Vid vinifera), table grapes, avocados (paltos), citrus, blueberries, stone fruits, olives, kiwis, and other fruit crops grown primarily for export. Releases follow either inoculative or inundative application depending on the sanitary condition of each productive unit, with seasonal programs in Chile's central-southern zone running August through May and year-round programs possible in northern zones depending on temperature.

The company's offering combines product sales of BCAs with a complementary set of services: a personalized Pest Monitoring System (PMS) that tracks pest and biological controller populations to support farmer decision-making, a Bioassay Laboratory for efficacy trials, an Experimental Station for R&D, Training Courses (Cursos de Capacitación), and a Low Prevalence Certification Laboratory using the System Approach methodology for export phytosanitary compliance. Its scientific positioning rests on more than 200 selectivity trials conducted under IOBC (International Organization for Biological Control) methodology, providing an evidence base for compatibility recommendations between BCAs and phytosanitary products.

Xilema operates a sales-led, service-oriented B2B go-to-market from a single facility at Ruta 64, km 2.5, San Pedro, Quillota, Chile, supported by a 35-person team. Distribution is direct to farm managers with coordinated field support, while customer engagement uses technical content (datasheets, crop-specific strategy pages), an email newsletter, a YouTube channel, and a dedicated PMS web portal. The company operates exclusively in the Chilean market and is led in R&D by Andrés Alvear.

Name

Xilema SpA

Legal name

Xilema SpA

Website

https://xilema.cl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Xilema SpA is a Chilean biological pest control company and ANASAC group subsidiary that produces eight biological control agents (parasitoids and predators) and runs a personalized Pest Monitoring System for fruit exporters and large-scale growers of wine grapes, avocados, citrus, berries, and stone fruits across Chile.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Biological Pest Control

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Biological Control Services (Beneficial Insects, Microbials) (AFACAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biological Pest Control (Beneficial Insects, Nematodes, Microbials) (AFABAKAB), Vineyard Pest, Disease & Weed Management (IPM, Spraying, Bird Control) (AFAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Biological pest control
• Integrated pest management
• Biological control agents
• Pest monitoring services
• Agricultural biocontrol

Headquarters

HQ city

San Pedro, Quillota

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Biological Control Agent Products: Sale of commercial biological control agents (BCAs) including ACEROPHAGUS, CHRYSOFORTE, CRYPTOFORTE, ERIOPIS, RHYZOFORTE, SYMPHEROBIUS, THRIPOBIUS, and TUPIOCORIS to agricultural producers
2. Pest Monitoring Services: Pest Monitoring System (PMS) service providing personalized pest tracking and biological controller monitoring for agricultural decision-making
3. Laboratory Services: Bioassay laboratory, certification laboratory (low prevalence System Approach), and efficacy trials for biological control agents

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Xilema SpA produces and commercializes augmentative biological control agents (parasitoids and predators) for agricultural pest management in crops including wine grapes, table grapes, avocados, citrus, berries, stone fruits, and olives. The company complements these biological products with a Pest Monitoring System (PMS) service, bioassay and certification laboratories, an experimental station, and training courses, applying BCAs via inoculative or inundative release methods adapted to each farm's sanitary condition.

Product overview

Xilema SpA is a biological pest control company (Control Biológico de Plagas) that operates as part of the ANASAC group. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered around eight distinct biological control agents (ACEROPHAGUS, CHRYSOFORTE, CRYPTOFORTE, ERIOPIS, RHYZOFORTE, SYMPHEROBIUS, THRIPOBIUS, and TUPIOCORIS) designed to control various agricultural pests across multiple crop types including wine grapes (Vid vinifera), table grapes, pears, olives, nectarines, peaches, plums, chirimoyos, kiwis, avocados (Palto), blueberries (Arándanos), citrus, and apples. The biological control agents are offered through an augmentative biological control method applied either inoculatively or inundatively depending on the productive unit's sanitary condition. Complementing the product portfolio, Xilema provides supporting services including a Pest Monitoring System (PMS) for personalized pest monitoring in agricultural and forestry sectors, a Bioassay Laboratory for efficacy trials, an Experimental Station for R&D, Training Courses, and a Low Prevalence Certification Laboratory. The company operates from Ruta 64, km 2.5, San Pedro, Quillota, Chile.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pest Monitoring System (PMS): Personalized pest monitoring service for the agricultural and forestry sector. Finalist of Avonni Award 2017, Natural Resources Arauco.

Products and services

• ACEROPHAGUS Commercial biological control agent for pest management in agricultural crops, sold to agricultural producers.
• CHRYSOFORTE Commercial biological control agent for integrated pest management, sold to agricultural producers.
• CRYPTOFORTE Commercial biological control agent for pest control applications in agricultural crops.
• ERIOPIS Biological control agent (Eriopis connexa) for agricultural pest management, sold to producers.
• RHYZOFORTE Commercial biological control agent for agricultural pest control applications.
• SYMPHEROBIUS Biological control agent (Sympherobius marmoratipennis) for pest management in agricultural crops.
• THRIPOBIUS Parasitoid biological control agent (Thripobius semiluteus) specifically targeting trips del palto (Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis); adult females inject eggs into trips larvae.
• TUPIOCORIS Zoophytophagous predator (Tupiocoris cucurbitaceus) primarily controlling whiteflies (Trialeurodes vaporariorum, Bemisia tabaci), also effective against tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta), aphids, and mites.
• Pest Monitoring System (PMS) Personalized pest monitoring service for the agricultural and forestry sectors that tracks pest and biological controller populations to support farmer decision-making.
• Laboratorio de Ensayos (Bioassay Laboratory) Laboratory service for conducting bioassay tests and efficacy trials of biological control agents for agricultural producers.
• Estación Experimental (Experimental Station) Experimental station providing research and development of biological control strategies for agricultural applications.
• Cursos de Capacitación (Training Courses) Training courses on biological pest control techniques and best practices for field staff and agricultural producers.
• Laboratorio de Certificación de Baja Prevalencia (System Approach) Certification laboratory for low prevalence verification using System Approach methodology for agricultural producers and exporters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Finalist - Avonni Award 2017 (Resources, Natural category)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ANASAC ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXilema is a subsidiary of ANASAC Chile, part of the Empresas ANASAC group. ANASAC is a leading Chilean agrochemical and agricultural input company. Xilema operates as the biological control division within the ANASAC group, developing and commercializing biological pest control solutions integrated with ANASAC's broader agricultural portfolio.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Biobest Group: Major international supplier of biocontrol agents and pollination services, offering a product breadth and geographic reach comparable to Xilema's target segments in protected crops and fruit.
• BioBee: Israeli producer of beneficial insects and mites for augmentative biological control in fruit, vegetable and field crops; directly comparable in offering and go-to-market.
• Koppert: Global market leader in biological crop protection and natural pollination, directly competing with Xilema in augmentative biological control across horticultural and fruit crops worldwide.
• Agrobio: Spanish/Portuguese biological control company producing beneficial insects and mites for Mediterranean fruit crops, overlapping with Xilema's avocado, citrus and berry segments.
• Andermatt Biocontrol: Switzerland-based specialist in biological control products (viral, fungal and macrobial) with a similar model of combining proprietary BCAs with field technical support across multiple crops.

Broad incumbents

• Certis Biologicals: Diversified biopesticides manufacturer with a broad portfolio of microbial and macrobial products; competes with Xilema in the biocontrol segment but serves a wider crop and chemistry set.
• ANASAC: Chilean agribusiness conglomerate and Xilema's parent company, offering a full portfolio of crop protection, seeds and specialty nutrition; Xilema is its biological control arm within the same overall market.
• BioAg Group (Agrauxine, Lesaffre): Biocontrol and biostimulant solutions provider within Lesaffre's plant care division; comparable to Xilema's macro-biological direction with a wider international footprint and deeper corporate backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/XilemaChile
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agrdi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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