Summary
- Profile Type
- Business Offer
- POD Reference
- BOFR20240904002
- Term of Validity
- 4 September 2024 - 4 September 2025
- Company's Country
- France
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement
- Targeted Countries
- Italy
- Portugal
- Spain
- Belgium
- Greece
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General information
- Short Summary
- A French SME developed a breveted anti-pine processionary caterpillar collar, which has become a national reference and is recommended by French institutions. The company is seeking partners to distribute the product across Europe, particularly in Mediterranean countries.
- Full Description
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Human and pets are protected from the health risks caused by the pine processionary caterpillar through the use of a protective collar. The caterpillars are captured as they descend in procession from pine trees at the end of their larval cycle and are directed into a bag filled with soil, where they pupate. This method relies on the insect's biological cycle, and does not involve pesticides or attractants. At the end of the procession period (generally around the end of may), the bag should be disposed of in household rubbish or burned according to local regulations. The bags are designed without PVC or chlorine.
By capturing and destroying the chrysalids, future reinfestation is reduced. Given the signification development of the processionary caterpillar in Mediterranean countries and its spread throughout northern Europe, there is a recognized demand for this collar in European Union markets.
The product was invented and patented in 2009. Thanks to an active R&D department, a second model has been registered, with a third soon to follow. A total of seven patents have been filed in France and Europe, along with three European trademarks. - Advantages and Innovations
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Advantages :
- Utilizes the insect's natural cycle, avoiding the use of pesticides or attractants.
- Designed for reuse over multiple years
- Repositionable to adapt from one tree to another
- Maximum watertightness ensured by a biological sealant
- Adjustable to accomodate varying levels of tree infestation.
- Available in two ranges, offering two types of downpipes.
- Available in 7 unit sizes
- Packaged by the linear metre, suitable for professionals or local authorities (10 traps per package)
- A dedicated product website in French and Spanish, with a list of sales outlets.
- Packaging available in Spanish and French for the bark range (other languages available upon request).
- Plain packaging for the transparent range.
- Leaflets and technical data sheets provided in several languages. - Stage of Development
- Already on the market
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 15: Life on Land
- IPR status
- IPR granted
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
- The SME seeks commercial partners (distributors) in marketplaces, garden centres, to reach space professionals and local authorities.
- Type and Size of Partner
- R&D Institution
- SME 50 - 249
- Big company
- SME <=10
- SME 11-49
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 07001003 - Biocontrol
- Market keywords
- 09005 - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Animal Husbandry & Related Products
- 09004008 - Other manufacturing (not elsewhere classified)
- Sector Groups Involved
- Retail
- Targeted countries
- Italy
- Portugal
- Spain
- Belgium
- Greece
