Agriodor Olfactory Biocontrol

Agriodor is a French company with sites in Rennes and Aix-en-Provence. It develops natural perfumes that influence insect pest behavior, helping farmers protect crops without relying solely on conventional pesticides.

Its approach, called olfactory biocontrol, uses natural plant-derived scent formulations that exploit insects' sensitivity to odors to deter pests. An international team of PhDs and agronomy engineers develops the active ingredients. A product named INSIOR GR A received a 120-day derogation in France in March 2026, and the company works with research bodies such as INRAE, CIRAD and CNRS.

• Olfactory biocontrol: scent formulations that deter insect pests.
• Plant-derived actives: natural ingredients developed by an in-house team of PhDs and agronomists.
• Behavior-based mode of action: acts on insect sensitivity to odors.
• Registered progress: INSIOR GR A obtained a 120-day derogation.
• Research partnerships: affiliations with INRAE, CIRAD, CNRS and technical institutes.

Vegetable and fruit producers in Vietnam could pilot scent-based deterrents against aphids and other pests after local registration. Crop-protection distributors could assess such products for integrated pest management programs. Research institutes could study adaptation to tropical pests.

Offers a pest-control route that aims to protect the environment, human health and biodiversity. Natural plant-derived scents reduce reliance on conventional pesticides. The approach targets insect behavior rather than killing insects. Regulatory progress is visible through the 120-day derogation granted in March 2026.

Insect pests cause about 70 billion dollars of agricultural losses a year according to the company, and withdrawals of chemical insecticides leave gaps. Behavior-modifying biocontrol is an emerging category in Europe. Vietnamese and Southeast Asian growers are also seeking alternatives to heavy insecticide use.

French company with sites in Rennes (Biopole) and Aix-en-Provence (Cleantech nursery). AgroPages reported in April 2026 that it raised EUR 15 million. INSIOR GR A received a 120-day derogation in March 2026.