At Bioprox Pheromones, we develop alert or “monitoring” solutions to track crop pests. These solutions are based on a simple principle: mimicking the natural signals used by insects themselves to manage them more effectively. This is the essence of biomimicry, an environmentally friendly approach that guides our work every day.
Our range covers the main European crops, including fruit trees, vegetables, field crops, and vineyards.
Each of our pheromone formulations is developed under an INRAe license, a mark of scientific rigor and quality. INRAe’s research has made it possible to decode and reproduce the chemical signals emitted by insects. Bioprox Pheromones thus offers a complete range of attractive pheromones, tailored to the needs of each crop type:
• High purity: active ingredients > 97%
• Localized and safe diffusion: no impact on health or the environment
• Technical packaging: rubber or polyethylene capsules, airtight sachets, storage at 5–10°C
• Compatibility: with AB, HVE, CE2+ certifications and all agroecological practices
Our pheromones provide an ecological alert tool and agronomic management solution, perfectly suited to the demands of precision agriculture.
Check the available pheromones for each crop type:
A pheromone is a natural signal, most often emitted by a virgin female to attract a male for reproduction. Synthetic sexual pheromones are molecules identical to those released by female insects, reproduced in the laboratory.
Our pheromones are used for:
• Identify and monitor the species present;
• Track population dynamics throughout the season;
• Support the timing of interventions within an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy.
Our pheromones contain highly pure active ingredients (>97%). They provide an ecological alert system, fitting within a policy of sustainable and responsible agriculture. These molecules, released locally in very low concentrations, pose no risk to human health or the environment.
Pheromones are also used in two additional intervention strategies as part of a biocontrol approach:
• Mass trapping: to reduce pest populations by capturing large numbers of adult insects.
• Mating disruption: to interfere with reproduction by preventing males from locating females.
Specific devices and regulations apply for these strategies.
The pheromones we offer are fully integrated into an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy. IPM combines various approaches—biological, mechanical, chemical, and cultural—for the sustainable protection of crops. The fundamental principles of IPM are:
1. Prevent: avoid infestations through adapted agricultural practices
2. Monitor: track insect populations via trapping or observation
3. Intervene: apply targeted methods, prioritizing the gentlest options
4. Evaluate: adjust strategies based on observed results
By incorporating pheromones into their strategy, farmers can better determine the optimal timing for interventions, localize treatments, and maximize their effectiveness.
> Targeted detection of pests’ present
> Optimal timing and placement of treatments
> Reduction of chemical interventions
> Cost savings and improved efficiency
> Preservation of the natural balance in the field
