Platypus Wins Bernard Blum 2025 Award for Innovation in Biocontrol

By Platypus|28 October 2025

Platypus, an Israeli materials startup redefining the future of sustainable pest control, has won the Bernard Blum Award for Innovation in Biocontrol in the category “Product Assisting Uptake of Biocontrol.”

The award honors PlatyForm, Platypus’s groundbreaking biodegradable, bio-based delivery technology that enables the controlled release of natural active scents such as essential oils and pheromones.

Presented annually by the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) during ABIM, the world’s leading biocontrol industry event, the Bernard Blum Award recognizes the most innovative products driving the global transition toward biological and sustainable pest management.

Revolutionizing Natural Pest Control

PlatyForm introduces a new era in pest control – a gel-like, ready-to-use delivery system that transforms volatile natural ingredients into stable, long-lasting formulations.

It allows manufacturers to create eco-friendly pest control products that are safer for people, crops, and the planet, while remaining fully compatible with organic farming.

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In field trials conducted last year and expanded this year, PlatyForm demonstrated outstanding performance – extending the efficacy of natural pest control products for far longer periods while maintaining high effectiveness, even with smaller quantities of active ingredients.

In short, better protection with less material – creating tangible environmental and economic benefits.

Because PlatyForm is made entirely from biodegradable, bio-based materials, it also offers a much simpler and faster regulatory pathway, helping manufacturers bring new biological products to market quickly and efficiently.

Beyond performance, PlatyForm simplifies development – cutting R&D time and costs by up to 50%. Its versatility makes it suitable across multiple industries, from agriculture and crop protection to home & garden and post-harvest supply chain applications.

By extending the life and power of natural compounds, Platypus empowers the biocontrol industry to move faster toward a safer, cleaner, and more sustainable future.

About the Bernard Blum Award

The Bernard Blum Award, now in its 10th year, celebrates excellence and innovation in biological pest management.
It recognizes breakthrough products that promote safer, more sustainable pest control solutions around the world.
For a startup like Platypus, winning this award alongside global industry leaders highlights its pivotal role in shaping the next generation of biologicals and accelerating the shift toward environmentally responsible pest management.

Funding and Collaboration

Platypus is now raising funds to accelerate pilot projects, scale production, and expand collaborations with manufacturers and solution providers across agriculture, home & garden, and post-harvest protection.

The company welcomes strategic partners, investors, and innovators who share its mission to transform biological pest control into a scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable global standard — and join the journey.

Founded in 2022, Platypus is an Israeli materials innovation startup that has developed a unique slow-release technology for volatile natural scent biocompounds. Its first product, PlatyForm, is the first ready-to-use gel platform enabling the gradual and consistent release of natural bioactive ingredients such as essential oils and pheromones. See all author stories here.