Agragene Inc

Biotechnology ResearchMissouri, United States11-50 Employees

Agragene Inc is a biotechnology research company focused on developing and commercializing insect control solutions using its proprietary gene editing technologies. Its lead program centers on a precision guided sterile insect technique, marketed under the KNOCKOUT brand, which aims to sterilize and sex-select insects in a species-specific, environmentally friendly manner to reduce pest pressures without persistent residues. The approach seeks to offer a scalable, non-toxic alternative to traditional SIT, potentially lowering costs and expanding access to targeted pest management across agricultural systems. The initial product target is the invasive spotted wing drosophila (SWD), with plans to broaden its insect targets globally as regulatory approvals permit, aiming to protect crops and improve harvest outcomes. Agragene is based in St. Louis, Missouri, and operates within the biotechnology research sector, pursuing solutions that support pollinators and reduce reliance on chemical pesticides.

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