Summary: SBM Life Science and Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions have announced a strategic development agreement to co-develop and commercialize a new generation of natural weed control solutions. Leveraging Harpe’s proprietary plant-extract technology, the partnership aims to bring fast-acting, efficacious, and sustainable bioherbicides to the U.S. home and garden market under flagship brands like BioAdvanced®.
SBM Life Science and Harpe Bioherbicide Partner to Redefine Natural Weed Control
CARY, NC — March 10, 2026
SBM Life Science, a global leader in home and garden care, and Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc., a pioneer in natural biological herbicides, today announced a strategic development agreement to co-develop and commercialize a new generation of natural weed control solutions. This collaboration is designed to meet the evolving needs of modern homeowners who demand efficacious, nature-based alternatives.
The partnership focuses on the development of several natural bioherbicide product candidates, including minimum-risk pesticides exempt from EPA registration requirements. By leveraging these regulatory pathways, Harpe and SBM intend to accelerate the typically lengthy timelines associated with synthetic chemistries, bringing high-performance solutions for general weed burndown and moss control to the United States market more rapidly.
- Breakthrough Technology: Powered by natural plant extracts that provide fast-acting, broad-spectrum, total weed control.
- Accelerated Commercialization: Utilizing regulatory exemptions for minimum-risk pesticides to bypass traditional EPA registration delays.
- Consumer Trust: Delivering professional-grade efficacy through established consumer brands like BioAdvanced® and Natria®.
- Sustainability: Prioritizing environmental responsibility without compromising on results for organic and conventional users alike.
“Our collaboration with Harpe allows us to redefine the natural herbicide category by delivering the breakthrough performance our consumers expect,” said Britt Baker, Head of R&D SBM Life Science US. “We are excited to combine our market leadership with Harpe’s unique technology to provide results-driven, sustainable options.”
Daniel Pepitone, COO of Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, added: “Partnering with a powerhouse like SBM Life Science enables us to accelerate the reach of our technology. Together, we are bridging the gap between natural ingredients and professional-grade efficacy, ensuring access to the best science-based solutions available.”
About SBM Life Science
SBM Life Science is the Home & Garden subsidiary of SBM Company, a French group with 1,000 employees in 31 countries. In North America, SBM is a key innovator with a portfolio featuring flagship brands found at major retailers like Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, and Amazon.
About Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions
Based in Research Triangle Park, N.C., Harpe is an agricultural technology company focused on providing natural and sustainable herbicide solutions. Their products feature new modes of action utilizing compounds found in plant extracts to manage resistant weeds.
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