// Germicidal UV for Agriculture

Pathogen control.
Zero residue.

Renegade UV controls plant disease using precisely tuned germicidal UV light — no chemical residues, no resistance development, no worker exposure. Built for the controlled environment agriculture industry.

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$220B+
Annual global losses from crop disease
0
Fungicidal resistance pathways for UV
0
Chemical residues left behind

// The Problem

Pesticides were
the only option.
Until now.

The global food supply depends almost entirely on chemical pesticides to control bacterial and fungal infections in crops — yet these chemicals come with serious trade-offs that the industry has been living with for decades.

For controlled environment agriculture — greenhouses, vertical farms, and high-value plant isolation rooms — fungal outbreaks can mean multi-day production shutdowns, significant yield losses, and escalating input costs.

And the options for dealing with them haven't changed much. Until germicidal UV.

Resistance Evolution

Pathogens evolve resistance to chemical fungicides over time, requiring ever-stronger treatments or rotation strategies.

Worker & Environmental Exposure

Pesticide application carries real risks to human health and surrounding ecosystems, creating liability and regulatory burden.

Residue on Produce

Chemical treatments leave residues that limit market access and increasingly conflict with consumer and regulatory expectations.

High Recurring Cost

Input and application costs for chemical pest control represent a significant and ongoing operational expense.

// Our Approach

Modular UV-C LED
lightbar platform.

Renegade UV develops scalable, modular germicidal UV-C LED arrays purpose-built for controlled environment agriculture. Our platform uses low-cost UV-C LEDs paired with advanced sensor technology and feedback control — delivering precise, targeted disinfection without the downsides of chemistry.

UV-C lightbar concept in greenhouse
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No Resistance Pathway

Pathogens cannot evolve resistance to UV light. Renegade UV provides a permanent, durable mode of action.

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Zero Residue

UV leaves nothing behind on plants or produce, opening doors to premium markets with strict residue requirements.

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Modular & Scalable

Our lightbar format fits into existing CEA infrastructure and scales with your operation, from a single room to full facilities.

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Expert Installation & Validation

We provide end-to-end support: device installation, in-house modeling, and validated performance data for your facility.

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Reduce Worker Exposure

Eliminate the occupational health risks tied to pesticide application and handling — a meaningful benefit for your team.

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Lower Operating Costs

Shorter inter-crop periods, reduced pesticide inputs, and fewer disease-related shutdowns all contribute to improved margins.

// Who We Serve

Built for
indoor growers.

  • Production Greenhouses & GlasshousesHigh-value crops where disease control directly impacts yield and revenue.
  • Vertical FarmsDense, controlled environments where fungal pressure can spread rapidly across an entire operation.
  • Plant Isolation RoomsWhere fungal burden causes multi-day production downtime — one of our highest-impact use cases.
  • High-Value Nurseries & FloricultureOperations where residue-free production has direct market access implications.
Plant isolation grow room
"The world food supply relies on chemical pesticides and IPM practices to control bacterial and fungal infections — but germicidal UV technology has the potential to be easier and more efficacious than current methods."
— Renegade UV, Company Mission

// Founding Team

Deep expertise.
Two disciplines.

Norman Horn
CEO & Co-Founder

Norman is a recognized germicidal UV expert with 7 years applying GUV technology in healthcare settings. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and brings formal training from Missouri S&T, UT-Austin, and MIT.

His background bridges the physics of UV disinfection with the engineering rigor needed to translate it into reliable, deployable agricultural products.

Adrian Duehl
Co-Founder

Adrian spent 13 years as a technical expert at Bayer, leading discovery and development across biologics, small molecules, and plant breeding. He oversaw US field development programs for insecticides and fungicides.

He holds a Ph.D. in Entomology (Duke / NCSU) and brings deep expertise in agricultural product development from discovery through launch and lifecycle management.

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// Contact

Let's talk.

Whether you're a grower exploring options, a researcher interested in collaboration, or an investor following the space — we'd like to hear from you.

We're based in St. Louis, Missouri and are actively seeking pilot partners in the region and across the Midwest.

✉ Send Us an Email
Email
info@renegadeuv.com
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
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