Fauna Útil was established in 2000 with the objective of developing and marketing biological products for the control of pests and diseases in agricultural and forestry production, through its own research or R&D&i projects in collaboration with research centers and other entities. . The productions are aimed at three types of clients: public administrations, companies in the sector, agricultural farms, mountain communities, etc. and individuals. R&D&I is a fundamental part of the company for the development of new products and services and seeks to create products with a natural and innovative base, specific for the indicated use and without contraindications and that are respectful of the environment and free of dangerous residues.
- ACTIVITY: technical advice, biological control of pests and diseases, plant health, R&D&I projects.
- LOCATION: Estr. A Guarda-Tui Km. 194, Forcadela (36730) Tomiño (Pontevedra)
- CONSTITUTION DATE: 2000
- CATEGORY: SME
- CONTACT: 986 608 018 / 699 227 053 / info@faunautil.com
- NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 5 indefinite
- INCOME: –
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION: company that produces and markets products for the biological control of plant pests and diseases, offers technical advice on plant health and researches new products for crop protection.
- BUSINESS LINES:
- Technical advice on plant health.
- Production and marketing of ootheca parasitized with Anaphes nitens for the control of the eucalyptus defoliating weevil (Gonipterus platensis).
- Production and commercialization of the parasitoid Torymus sinensis for the control of the Asian chestnut wasp (Dryocosmus kuriphilus).
- Production of ointment based on hypovirulent strains for the control of chestnut canker (Cryphonectria parasitica). Invention patent P200700801. In the phytosanitary registration phase.
- Participation in R&D&i projects for the development of new products with other companies and research centers.
- INFRASTRUCTURE:
- Insect breeding facilities.
- Facilities for mushroom cultivation.
- R&D&i laboratory.
- Availability of farms for plant trials.
- Personnel with extensive experience in plant health.
- DATA OF INTEREST:
- Registration PO-1815-E in the ROPO.
- Invention patent P200700801: Gel for the treatment of Cryphonectria parasitica in chestnut trees.
- Company authorized for the commercialization of the parasitoid Torymus sinensis.
- Partners of acuBam (Baixo Miño Crop Association) and SEC (Spanish Camellia Society).
TECHNOLOGICAL SUPPLY/DEMAND:
- Search for new beneficial parasites in the control of pest insects.
- Detection and isolation of beneficial microorganisms that function as antagonists of fungi, oomycetes or insects.
- Detection and isolation of pathogens, study of their distribution and pathogenicity.
- Development and evaluation in vitro and in plant of biostimulants, biofertilizers, bioherbicides, biopesticides and biofungicides formulated based on plant extracts, microorganisms or recovery of waste of different types.
- Research and development of biotechnological solutions to improve nutrition and crop protection. either
- Research and development of biotechnological solutions for the optimization of the breeding process of different insects.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
- Obtaining a bioformulation with Trichoderma strains for the protection of vines and ornamental crops (CDTI).
- Evaluation of the effect of camellia oil extraction residue as a biocontrol agent against plant pests and diseases.
- Doctoral thesis “Fungi associated with galls produced by Dryocosmus kuriphilus in Galician chestnut trees: Role of galls as entry points and reservoir of fungi.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
- R&D projects in collaboration with research centers:
- Mass breeding of entomopathogenic nematodes for pest control.
- Detection, characterization and biological control of Cryphonectria parasitica on chestnut trees in Galicia.
- R&D projects in collaboration with other companies:
- Development of the production process of the tree fern Cyathea cooperi for the nursery industry.
- Selection of Actinidia delicious staminiferous plants for the conservation and obtaining of commercial pollen.
- Sampling campaigns for pine wood nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus), corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera) and tomato moth (Tuta ABSOLUTA) - 2008.
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