Oxitec Ltd

Oxitec is the leading developer of biological solutions to control pests that transmit disease, destroy crops and harm livestock. Learn about Oxitec’s leadership in developing solutions to the world’s most pressing food security challenges. Oxitec’s Friendly platform is being applied to combat the growing threat posed by agricultural pests that are damaging crops globally, and threatening food security and livelihoods. Our team is working around the clock to deliver innovative mosquito solutions to combat species that transmit deadly diseases around the world. Oxitec has demonstrated unparalleled success against the invasive mosquito, Aedes aegypti;, which spreads dengue fever, Zika, chikungunya and other deadly viral diseases. We are now joining the fight against malaria, targeting two important malaria-spreading mosquitoes. Our Public Health work spans four continents and multiple programs, with more to come.