We are shaping the future of insect control.

Ground-breaking vector and pest control solutions for a healthier and more sustainable world.

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At Biocentis, our mission is clear: revolutionize how we control harmful insects.

We leverage on the latest advancements in genome engineering and a unique technological platform to develop insect control solutions that are highly effective, environmentally friendly, and sustainable.

Agricultural pests pose a huge threat to food security worldwide.

25
%
of crops destroyed by insect pests
FAO_logo FAO declared that
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700,000,000M
people face hunger today

We need 60% more food by 2050

more than
1 B tonnes
B tonnes
of additional cereals
280 M tonnes
M tonnes
of additional sugar and oil crops
Land is running out: the only way to feed the world is by increasing yields and cutting waste.

Insect vector-borne diseases are an unsolved global emergency

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5.5 B
People at risk




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700 K
Annual deaths
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virus
400 M
Annual infections
human

Dengue is spreading at an alarming pace

$ 40 B
Estimated yearly economic burden of dengue
> 30 x
Increase in global incidence of dengue in the past 50 years
Global spread of dengue over time
Before 1960
1960-1969
1970-1979
1980-1989
1990-1999
2000-2009
After 2010
After 2010

Invasive species threaten ecosystems and biodiversity

> $ 70 B
B
Damages caused by invasive insects every year
35% increase in insect invasions expected in the near future
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Continued reliance on chemical insecticides is unsustainable
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> 2700 M tonnes
M tonnes
of pesticides used annually
> 60 %
%
of global agricultural land at risk of pesticide pollution
> 300
insecticides hampered by resistance from pests
That’s where we step in

Our next-generation genetic control technology addresses the need for exceptionally effective and sustainable insect control tools.

We engineer insects carrying genetic traits designed to prevent the targeted insect population from reproducing in large numbers, while reducing the use of chemical insecticides to further safeguard the environment.

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We want to empower communities to combat disease-carrying insect vectors, protect crops and safeguard biodiversity.

We strive for a more sustainable world, free from vector-borne disease, and able to feed a growing population.

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