Australia's Bio‑Gene surges on Asia expansion optimism for mosquito control products

Bio-Gene Technology

21/05/2026 04:23

** Bio‑Gene Technology BGT.AX surges as much as 33.3% to A$0.036, notching its sharpest intraday rise in over a year

** Agriculture chemicals maker eyes Asia expansion, advancing mosquito control insecticides Flavocide and Qcide

** Says expansion will target mosquitoes that spread dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses

** Stock up 47.8% YTD

 (Reporting by Kumar Tanishk in Bengaluru)

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