Vestaron
Vestaron is leading a global revolution in crop protection by creating novel, effective, and sustainable solutions our customers need to meet the growing challenges of modern agriculture. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, NC (USA), we are producing a pipeline of powerful insecticides with new modes of action based on peptides modified from the venom of spiders and other venomous animals. Naturally soft on pollinators, beneficials, and local biodiversity, our innovations have earned recognition from the Crop Science Awards and the EPA’s Green Chemistry Challenge.
Biopesticides
EU: Portugal Grants Vestaron Bioinsecticide Emergency Use to Protect High-Value Tomato Crops from Devastating Pest
Vestaron is partnering with Lainco, a Spanish company with a rich history of specialization in the development of agrochemicals around Europe.
Industry News
Vestaron Forms Strategic Collaboration with ADM for Production of Peptide-Based Crop Protection Products
Agreement supports production scale-up to meet global demand for new crop solutions.
Biologicals
Peptide-Based Bioinsecticide Receives Emergency Use Authorization in Italy for Control of Tomato Leafminer Infestations
Based on peptides from spider venom, SPEAR LEP from Vestaron has a unique MoA and is the first product of its class in Europe.
Biologicals
Vestaron Granted Registration of BASIN Bioinsecticide Active Ingredient in Mexico
Achievement comes two weeks after the U.S. EPA granted unconditional registration for BASIN insecticide in the U.S.
Latest News
ABG Update Feature
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Industry News
FAO and International Fertilizer Association Renew Partnership to Support Sustainable Agriculture
Third Memorandum of Understanding reinforces cooperation on sustainable nutrient...
ABG Update Feature
Beyond the Science: What Biological Startups Must Do to Win Strategic Partnerships
Industry leaders say validation, scalability, and commercial discipline are...
ABG Update Feature
Price Hike Playbook: Global Crop Protection Leaders Share Strategies for Navigating China Supply and Cost Pressures
Seven global crop protection leaders reveal sourcing, pricing, and...