- Orocide® Plus becomes the first authorized orange-oil-based biosolution in France for controlling late blight in potatoes.
- Tulga Spinex, recently launched in Spain, is a spinosad–based bioinsecticide, is certified for use in organic agriculture. It offers broad-spectrum control of major insect pests and is compatible with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs.
Madrid, Spain – 19 November – Rovensa Next, the global leader in biosolutions with more than 65 years of experience in sustainable agriculture, continues to strengthen its biocontrol portfolio in the EMEA region with the addition of two proven, trusted products: Orocide® Plus and Tulga Spinex.
Rovensa Next is expanding its industry-leading biosolutions portfolio to advance its mission of transforming agriculture and making sustainable practices accessible to all growers. This approach aligns with its new global call-to-action campaign, Biosolutionize Agriculture, a science-backed initiative that showcases how biosolutions help growers improve performance and profitability, reduce synthetic inputs, and farm more sustainably across crops and climates worldwide.
Orocide® Plus: first orange oil registered to combat Phytophthora infestans in potatoes in France
Orocide® Plus, marketed as Prev-Gold in Germany, will be launched in France as the first authorized orange-oil-based biosolution to control Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen responsible for late blight in potatoes. This is one of the most damaging diseases for crops which causes significant economic losses to growers each year.
Orocide® Plus’ biofungicidal activity acts through direct contact with fungal mycelia and spores, effectively limiting their growth and the spread of infection. It provides strong preventive and curative action against fungi. Additionally, its natural composition means it is an excellent tool for resistance management, supporting its use within integrated crop protection strategies.
Currently, several synthetic products used to manage this disease are facing regulatory review and patent expiry in Europe. Orocide® Plus is the unique orange oil in the market formulated with Orowet technology to enhance its performance. This technology improves the spread, coverage, and contact of the orange oil on leaf surfaces, maximizing its curative and preventive effectiveness. In this context, Orocide® Plus offers growers a sustainable, effective alternative that aligns with the transition to low-impact agriculture.
It also includes authorization to control aphids in cereals, making Orocide® Plus a broad-spectrum biosolution for key European crops and marking a milestone in the advancement of sustainable biocontrol practices.
The new registration in France includes a pre-harvest interval of three days for potatoes and a 24-hour re-entry interval, highlighting its favorable safety and environmental profile.
Tulga Spinex and Tulga480SC: fast-acting, natural control for key pests
This spinosad-based bioinsecticide of natural origin, which was recently launched in Spain as Tulga Spinex and is soon to be introduced in Greece as Tulga 480SC, is certified for use in organic agriculture and offers broad-spectrum control of major insect pests. Its active ingredient, spinosad, is produced naturally through the fermentation of Saccharopolyspora spinosa.
Tulga Spinex acts through contact and ingestion, bringing a rapid “knockdown” effect that eliminates insect pests within hours. It is highly effective against thrips and caterpillars in crops such as peaches and apricots, while remaining harmless to beneficial insects, including bees and other pollinators, which are crucial for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem balance. Tulga Spinex provides growers with a reliable, sustainable pest control solution thanks to its low toxicity and compatibility with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs.
Extensive field and laboratory evaluations confirm the excellent performance of Tulga Spinex, showing very high efficacy against key pests such as Tuta absoluta, Lobesia botrana, and Frankliniella occidentalis in crops including tomatoes, bell peppers, grapevines, and eggplants. Control levels exceeded 90% under optimal application conditions, underscoring its role as a high-impact biological tool that supports both crop productivity and long-term agricultural sustainability.
“These product expansions demonstrate Rovensa Next’s continuous investment in the EMEA region and our commitment to developing high-performance, nature-based solutions which are more accessible to growers,” said Fabio Dias, Head of EMEA at Rovensa Next. “By building on proven technologies, we help growers adopt more sustainable, resilient agricultural practices.”
Rovensa Next has the broadest science-backed biosolutions portfolio in the market, including biocontrol, biostimulation and bionutrition products and adjuvants. It draws on decades of expertise to demonstrate how integrated strategies enhance farm profitability and sustainability, by improving crop health and productivity while protecting soil, water, and biodiversity.
About Rovensa Next
Rovensa Next is the global leader in biosolutions for agriculture, committed to shaping a sustainable future for farming. With more than 2,200 employees worldwide, the company operates in over 90 countries through a dedicated team of more than 850 field experts. Its innovation ecosystem includes a global network of 38 R&D laboratories, excellence centres, trial fields and greenhouses, 13 production plants, 100 R&D specialists, and over 170 partnerships with leading research institutions and universities.
Offering the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of biosolutions, spanning biostimulants, biofertilizers, bionutrition, biocontrol (including biological insecticides, fungicides and nematicides), and adjuvants Rovensa Next delivers integrated solutions that help growers boost yields, improve profitability and maximise crop performance through cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices.
Rovensa Next was created through the integration of twelve pioneering companies with decades of expertise in biosolutions: Agrichembio, Agro-K, Agrotecnologia, Cosmocel, Idai Nature, Microquimica, MIP Agro, Oro Agri, OGT, Rodel, SDP and Tradecorp. This integration has established Rovensa Next as the global leader in the sector, with revenues exceeding €500 million.
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