NIMUGUARD UG was established in response to persistent pest-related crop losses and the widespread use of harmful synthetic pesticides among Ugandan smallholder farmers. In Eastern Uganda, up to 85% of smallholder farmers experience serious pest challenges, leading to reduced yields, income instability, and food insecurity.

At the same time, reliance on chemical pesticides has exposed farmers to health risks such as allergies and long-term toxic effects, while accelerating soil degradation and loss of beneficial organisms critical for sustainable agriculture.

To address these challenges, NIMUGUARD UG developed an organic, neem-based pesticide using laboratory-supported formulation techniques. The solution was designed to meet real smallholder farming conditions, affordable, effective, and environmentally safe. Controlled field trials conducted in Teso Sub-Region in Eastern Uganda demonstrated that the product achieved approximately 85% reduction in target pests within two weeks, while treated crops showed improved health compared to untreated controls.

Beyond product development, NIMUGUARD UG integrates farmer training, demonstrations, and climate-smart agricultural practices, ensuring correct use, adoption, and long-term impact.

MISSION

To provide safe, effective, and affordable organic pest control solutions that protect crops, restore soil health, reduce dependence on harmful synthetic pesticides, and support climate-resilient farming systems in Uganda.

CREDIBILITY

• 85% pest reduction recorded during controlled field trials conducted in Uganda
• No observed harm to beneficial insects or soil organisms during efficacy testing
• Product formulated using locally sourced neem, supporting sustainable supply chains
• Developed by a team with biomedical laboratory and monitoring & evaluation expertise
• Embedded farmer training and field demonstrations to ensure safe and effective adoption

PRODUCTS & SERVICES — NIMUGUARD UG

WHAT WE OFFER

NIMUGUARD UG delivers eco-friendly pest management solutions that respond to a critical agricultural challenge in Uganda, where up to 85% of smallholder farmers experience serious pest-related crop losses.

Our offering combines a neem-based organic pesticide with farmer training and field support, enabling farmers to protect crops, improve yields, and reduce dependence on harmful synthetic pesticides.

PRODUCT: NIMUGUARD Organic Pesticide

Product Overview

NIMUGUARD is a neem-based, organic pesticide developed to control destructive agricultural pests while protecting soil health, beneficial organisms, and farmer safety.

Field application has shown that crops treated with NIMUGUARD experienced approximately 85% reduction in target pests within two weeks, with visibly healthier plants compared to untreated fields.

KEY FEATURES

• Neem-based, plant-derived formulation
• Dual-action effect: repels and controls pests
• Biodegradable and environmentally safe
• Compatible with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems
• Easy application using common farm sprayers
• Designed for local farming conditions in Uganda

BENEFITS (WITH IMPACT DATA)

• Reduces crop losses: Field trials recorded up to 85% reduction in pest populations, resulting in improved crop survival and vigor
• Improves yields: Treated crops showed stronger growth and reduced wilting compared to untreated controls
• Protects soil and biodiversity: No observed damage to beneficial insects or soil organisms during trials
• Enhances farmer safety: Reduces exposure to toxic synthetic pesticides associated with allergies and long-term health risks
• Cost-effective: Low-cost formulation reduces repeated spending on chemical pesticides
• Climate-smart: Supports adaptation to pest outbreaks intensified by rising temperatures

SERVICES

1. Farmer Training & Demonstrations
   Correct application is critical to impact. NIMUGUARD UG conducts:
   - On-farm demonstrations and farmer field sessions
   - Training on dosage, timing, and safety
   - Support for adoption among smallholder farmers, who make up over 70% of Uganda’s agricultural workforce
2. Field Support & Advisory Services
   We provide ongoing support to ensure effectiveness, including:
   - Pest identification and management advice
   - Monitoring crop response after application
   - Guidance on integrating NIMUGUARD into broader climate-smart practices
3. Distribution & Partnership Support
   To scale impact, NIMUGUARD UG works with:
   - Agro-dealers
   - Farmer cooperatives
   - Agricultural programs and projects
   Our scale-up strategy targets more than 50 smallholder farmers in the first year, with expansion planned across Eastern Uganda.

USE CASES

Smallholder Farmers

• Represent over 70% of Uganda’s farming population
• Use NIMUGUARD to reduce pest damage, improve yields, and protect household health

Farmer Cooperatives & Groups

• Collective access to eco-friendly pest control
• Bulk distribution and shared demonstrations
• Faster adoption and knowledge transfer

Agro-Dealers

• Meet rising demand for organic and safer agricultural inputs
• Offer a trusted alternative to chemical pesticides
• Strengthen customer loyalty through sustainable products

Agricultural Projects & NGOs

• Integrate NIMUGUARD into climate-smart agriculture and food security programs
• Reach vulnerable communities where pesticide health risks are highest