YEEO Eco-Safe, Inc., a startup headquartered in Albuquerque, is working to commercialize an environmentally friendly insect control technology developed at the University of New Mexico. Their product uses yeast-encapsulated essential oils to specifically target and kill mosquito larvae without harming pollinators and other important animals.
The company’s decision to stay in New Mexico was influenced by strong local support, including a $250,000 grant from the New Mexico Economic Development Department and other investments from in-state entities. Their product has been tested in the U.S., Africa and Brazil, and is currently undergoing EPA registration. They plan to expand globally to serve areas where mosquito-borne diseases are prevalent such as Southeast Asia.
Learn more about YEEO Eco-Safe here: https://yeeoecosafe.com/
See Molly Callaghan’s July 21 article, “How New Mexico beat Florida for a startup firm’s HQ,” on the New Mexico Inno website here: https://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/inno/stories/news/2025/07/21/how-nm-beat-fl-for-this-early-stage-startup.html?utm_source=st&utm_medium=en&utm_campaign=me&utm_content=AQ&ana=e_AQ_me&j=40796345&senddate=2025-07-22&utm_term=ep5&empos=p5