Key Takeaways
- Bayer has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Ecospray to market a biological liquid nematicide sourced from garlic.
- The product, named Velsinum™, offers a biological alternative to synthetic chemical nematicides for vegetable and potato crops in the EU.
- Nematodes cause €75 billion in crop damage annually, making Velsinum™ a valuable tool for protecting crops and improving soil and plant health.
- Ecospray’s garlic-based technology is residue-free and complements Bayer’s existing biological solutions.
- Bayer continues to advance biological innovations to support sustainable and regenerative agriculture.
Velsinum™: A New Solution for Nematode Control Distributed By Bayer
Bayer (Profile) today announced its exclusive partnership with UK-based Ecospray to distribute Velsinum™, a garlic-based biological liquid nematicide targeting nematode pests in vegetable and potato crops. The product provides an innovative, natural alternative to synthetic chemical nematicides and will be marketed across the European Union.
“Farmers in the EU are in desperate need of new, effective solutions against pests for their high-value vegetable crops,” said Jens Hartmann, Regional Head for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at Bayer’s Crop Science Division. “Velsinum will be a welcome addition to Bayer’s trusted portfolio of biological solutions and technologies supported by innovations like Velum, BioAct, Nematool, and Terra MG.”
Ecospray’s Expertise in Biological Innovations
Ecospray’s expertise lies in leveraging the bioactive compounds in garlic to develop innovative, residue-free plant protection solutions.
“We are excited to collaborate with Bayer on Velsinum, which is fully compatible with Bayer’s existing biological portfolio,” said Peter McDonald, CEO of Ecospray. “This partnership is a strong endorsement of Ecospray and its R&D capabilities developed over many years. We also greatly appreciate the ongoing support from our existing distributors in Europe, Certis Belchim BV and CBC (Europe) SRL, who remain vital to our market development with our legacy product Nemguard.”
Bayer Aims To Further Commitment to Biological & Regenerative Ag
The partnership with Ecospray aligns with Bayer’s broader strategy to advance biological innovations and promote sustainable agriculture practices. With its global reach and expertise, Bayer aims to accelerate the commercialization of effective botanical and biological products like Velsinum™ to meet the growing demand for sustainable pest control solutions.
“By bringing Velsinum™ into our portfolio, Bayer continues to deliver on its promise to provide farmers with tools that not only protect crops but also safeguard soil health and biodiversity,” added Hartmann.