Renaissance BioScience expands RNAi biopesticide platform to target wireworms

Renaissance Wages War on Wireworms in New Challenge for Targeted Biotech

Renaissance BioScience is working on a project to extend the reach of its yeast-based bio-pesticide technology from above-ground insect pests to target soil-dwelling crop pests. The initial target of its RNA interference bio-tech weapon? Destructive wireworms. Founded in Vancouver in 2013, Renaissance is a yeast bioengineering company developing functional, market-ready microorganisms that provide cost-effective solutions to address environmenta…

Renaissance BioScience expands RNAi biopesticide platform to target wireworms

Renaissance BioScience expands RNAi biopesticide platform to target wireworms Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 shamilpotatopro.com Renaissance BioScience has secured Genome BC funding to develop a yeast-based RNAi biopesticide targeting wireworms. The project aims to extend the company's RNAi platform to soil-dwelling pests, offering a potential new tool for potato growers.