“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” - Albert Einstein
How does a spider immobilize its prey? What chemicals are used and how do those combinations work?
Venomix is developing a new generation of insecticides using peptides from spiders. The company's technology is based on ground-breaking research conducted at the University of Connecticut.
More than 50 unique, insecticidal spider peptides have been identified, and the patented technology is exclusively licensed to Venomix.
Products under development have a unique mode of action, are highly effective against insects and related pests and are harmless to non-target species, including humans. Target markets include agriculture, animal health and specialty non-crop uses such as household insects.
The company was recently selected as a "Michigan 50 Companies to Watch" award recipient for 2009.
The award will be presented to John McIntyre, Ph.D., president and CEO, at the 2009 Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards ceremony on April 30 in Lansing, Mich.
The company was incorporated in 2005 and has raised more than $4.5 million through private placements. The company employs 8 people at its corporate headquarters and research facilities located in the Southwest Michigan Innovation Center.
