Insectec (Pty) Ltd

Industry

Crop protection, Digital & robotics, Feed

Topics

Insect protein (BSF, crickets, silkworm), Biopesticides & biocontrol

Role

Not classified

Why it is bioeconomy

Insectec is a South African company specializing in the production and implementation of biological control agents (natural enemies) for integrated pest management in agriculture.

Found via

BioBee; [Peer] Ruifeng Bio-tech Group (Guangzhou); [Rubric] Eswatini · pheromones; [Rubric] South Africa · chitosan

Products: ANA-TEC; COCCI-TEC; NEPH-TEC; CRYPTO-TEC

Applications

Biological pest control in Southern Africa · Mealybug infestation control · Agricultural pest management

Production sites

Letsitele, Limpopo — Beneficial insects · Tzaneen, Limpopo · Letsitele, South Africa — Larger volumes of high-quality beneficial insects; Beneficial insects · Letsitele, South Africa — Insect rearing facility · Limpopo, South Africa — Natural enemies for pest management

Products (website)

ANA-TEC — Anagyrus vladimiri · COCCI-TEC — Coccidoxenoides perminutus · NEPH-TEC — Nephus kamburovi · CRYPTO-TEC — Cryptolaemus montrouzieri · ANA-TEC — This parasitic wasp effectively controls mealybug targets in various crops. · COCCI-TEC — A tiny parasitic wasp used to control the smaller mealybug life stages. · NEPH-TEC — This tiny beetle feeds on a variety of mealybug species in a number of crops. · CRYPTO-TEC — A generalist predator of mealybug, targeting all life stages.

R&D facilities

Research & Development centre · Advanced R&D capabilities

Read from the company's own website: about · products · production · quality · leadership · contact · sustainability · topic

• 2025-07-01 News - Insectec
  Insectec (Pty) Ltd announces the grand opening of its state-of-the-art insect rearing facility in Letsitele, South Africa, signaling ongoing expansion and investment in modern insectary capabilities.
• 2026-07-02 🌱 We're growing our Western Cape team! | Insectec (Pty) Ltd
  Insectec (Pty) Ltd is expanding its Western Cape team, actively hiring a Technical Field Agent with a background in biological sciences, entomology, IPM, or agriculture to work with growers on sustainable solutions. They’re seeking applicants and encourage …
• 2025-09-10 Exciting News!🥳🥳 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new website! Explore the latest in insect technology and discover how we’re transforming the future of sustainable solutions. Check it out … | Insectec (Pty) Ltd
  Insectec (Pty) Ltd is a South African leader in producing natural insect enemies for integrated pest management, boasting the largest insectary in the southern hemisphere and a strong emphasis on quality, with operations in Tzaneen and Letsitele and a recent …
• 2025-05-13 Advancing the use of integrated pest management in crop production
  Insectec (Pty) Ltd, led by Nadine Botha as technical and commercial manager, specializes in producing natural insect enemies and implementing integrated pest management (IPM) for fruit and vegetable crops in Limpopo, with a focus on expanding biological …
• 2025-05-02 Bugs to the rescue | Farmtario
  Insectec (Pty) Ltd is a South African biocontrol company focused on producing predators and parasitoids (e.g., parasitic wasps and predatory beetles) to manage mealy bugs in citrus and grapes, with strong emphasis on research, field support, and regulatory …
• 2025-01-13 Our Solutions - Insectec
  Insectec (Pty) Ltd offers natural pest control solutions focused on mealybug management, featuring four reared biological control agents—ANA-TEC (Anagyrus vladimiri), COCCI-TEC (Coccidoxenoides perminutus), NEPH-TEC (Nephus kamburovi), and CRYPTO-TEC …

Ownership & investors 1

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