"Agriodor develops blends of natural volatile organic compounds that exploit insects' olfactory sensitivity to repel pest species from crops, without harming pollinators, auxiliary insects, or human health."
"Approximately 80% of the world's invasive insect pests use smell to locate host plants for feeding, mating, and egg-laying, which Agriodor targets with its products."
"The company's most advanced product targets Myzus persicae, the green aphid responsible for spreading yellowing disease in sugar beet, which lost its main chemical protection when neonicotinoids were banned."
"Field trials conducted by Syngenta in 2025 showed a 40% reduction in green aphid populations, demonstrating the effectiveness of Agriodor's olfactory repellent."
Agriodor, a Rennes-based startup, creates blends of natural volatile organic compounds to repel pest insects while protecting pollinators and human health. Founded in 2019, it targets the olfactory sensitivity of insects, utilizing synthetic replicas of unattractive plant compounds. The company’s first product, INSIOR® Gr A, received regulatory approval in March 2026 for use against Myzus persicae, the green aphid affecting sugar beet crops. Field trials indicated a significant reduction in aphid populations, demonstrating the effectiveness of their olfactory biocontrol approach.
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