Israel’s BioBee (see here previously) develops natural solutions to agricultural pests. Its latest target is the red spider mite, which destroys strawberry plants. BioBee uses drones to drop millions of Phytoseiulus persimilis, a minuscule spider, whose favorite food is… red … Continue reading →

I reported previously (10th Sep) on Israeli startup Flying SpArk which is developing protein powder from fruit fly larvae for human consumption.  Now Israel’s BioBee is doing the same with soldier fly larvae, except they are using it as an … Continue reading →

Israel’s Biobee has sent 160 million predatory wasps to South Africa in order to reduce infestation levels of both the citrus mealybug and vine mealybug. Biobee’s insects have previously been used effectively in Russia, the Balkans and in Israel (see … Continue reading →

This NoCamels article features nine Israeli companies who are making major contributions to agriculture through their innovative technology.  These are Sensilize, BioBee, miRobot, Roots, Tal-Ya, Morflora, Netafim, GreenWall and EdenShield. http://nocamels.com/2016/07/israeli-agtech-startups-agriculture-technology/

Israel’s Biobee has sent Russia 500 million predatory insects as natural, non-toxic methods to get rid of agricultural pests.  BioBee also sent Russian farmers its home-grown bumblebees for pollination, without which there is no horticulture. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/israel-exports-500-million-predatory-insects-bumblebees-to-russia/2016/06/19/

Israel’s BioBee has won a tender by the International Atomic Energy Agency to supply 400 million sterile flies to protect citrus trees along the border of Croatia and Bosnia. The nuclear-sterilized flies repel the Mediterranean fruit fly, a pest that … Continue reading →

South Korea’s Minister of Agriculture, Lee Dong-Phil visited Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu’s “BioBee” factory to learn about natural solutions to the global decrease in the wild bee population. BioBee is one of the global leaders in biological pest management, natural pollination … Continue reading →

Israeli scientists have released 150,000 ladybugs into Northern Israel to get rid of cactus-eating parasites that are threatening Israeli sabra shrubs. The ladybugs were raised in the BioBee Biological Systems laboratories at Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu, near Beit She’an. http://www.jpost.com/Enviro-Tech/Researchers-recruit-ladybug-species-to-help-save-Israeli-Sabra-350793