Specialists in the development and manufacture of pheromones that direct nematodes towards insects and away from plants, Pheronym is an agricultural biotechnology company developing nontoxic solutions for plant protection. Structured around enabling pesticide-free farming with facilities in Florida and California, the companyâs bio-remediation process uses a new pheromone to control plant-parasitic nematodes (microscopic roundworms) in an eco-friendly way and also beneficial nematodesâ efficacy to eliminate pest insects Regulation of pesticide use and the harm they can cause presents a need for safe, viable, smart alternatives to control insect pests. Safe for non-target insects such as pollinators, while also leaving no harmful residue, the proprietary pheromone developed by Pheronym provides a safe and effective way to direct beneficial nematodes to attack target insects in a âpack,â resulting in a 5X insect kill rate as compared untreated nemat
