BioFirst’s Integrated Thrips Control nominated for 2025 Bernard Blum Award
We are proud to announce that BioFirst has been nominated for the prestigious Bernard Blum Award 2025 with its Integrated Thrips Control solution, developed by our Biobest division. This international recognition highlights innovations in biocontrol that benefit both growers and the environment.
Rising challenge with thrips
Alongside rising pressure from established thrips species, growers have the continuous challenge to deal with new invasive species. Damaging crops by piercing and scraping leaf tissue, they reduce photosynthesis and spread plant viruses – generating a demand for a new level of control.
From monitoring to control - a full IPM approach
At GreenTech Amsterdam, the global event for horticultural technology professionals, Biobest has showcased the first comprehensive solution for combatting both established and invasive thrips species. From detection and monitoring tools to the latest biological controls and automated dispersion solutions, Biobest is the only company offering a full range of IPM tools to help growers stay ahead of thrips outbreaks.
Newest solutions you need to know about:
- Crop-Scanner™ and Trap-Scanner™ – apps with AI-powered insect ID and cloud data integration, delivering improved scouting accuracy and efficiency
- Vespiformis-System – breakthrough new targeted biological solution for leaf-dwelling invasive thrips
- Entomatic™ – automated, accurate, labour-saving dispersion of biological agents, improving overall efficiency.
The winners will be announced during ABIM 2025. Being nominated already shows strong recognition of our commitment to innovation and sustainable crop protection.
Good luck to our fellow nominees: Amoéba, DCM, IPL Biologicals, NewLeaf Symbiotics, Platypus and Valent BioSciences. And thanks to IBMA for this recognition.
