Biobest has come a long way since 1987. It all started with the initiative of a vet, Roland de Jonghe, from Oevel. Ever since childhood, he has been fascinated by the wonderful world of bumblebees. At the age of nine, he had already written his first book about these little creatures. For tomato growers, this was the dawning of a new age. De Jonghe started producing bumblebees in his own garden, and even in his living room, from which Biobest blossomed - the first company to produce bumblebees on a large scale. As demand for bumblebees boomed, the initial climate room soon became too small. For many tomato growers, bumblebees became stalwart supporters.
Today, growers on every continent can rely on the help of bumblebees. In 1989, Biobest started producing beneficial insects and mites. Now they are known worldwide for their biological crop solutions. Beneficial insects and mites, scouting and monitoring systems, pheromones and biopesticides have all been part of the product range for many years and helped Biobest earn an important reputation and position on the international market. Of course, there are several reasons for the rising demand for biological products. The bumblebees soon gained an important position in the fields of many growers who did not want to use pesticides any more for the wellbeing of their bumblebees. Furthermore, stricter pesticide regulations have led to more biological alternatives. Last but not least, consumers have played an important part in this development with rising demand for residue free products.
Progress is impossible without change. As an influential company, Biobest always tries to offer new and improved solutions. The wooden hives invented in the eighties have become sophisticated hives including many technological improvements. Think of Biobest’s patented Flying Doctors System.
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Biobest Belgium NV
Ilse Velden 18
2260 Westerlo - Belgium
T +32 14 25 79 80
F +32 14 25 79 82