Envirometrics Systems Inc. grew from Jim Thompson’s 1997 research into a non-chemical way to protect trees, becoming a company in 2001 when he partnered with Denis Crane. Based in London, Ontario, it is known for developing the BugBarrier Tree Band, a practical alternative for arborists and property owners seeking to control climbing insects without chemical treatment.
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Hercon EnvironmentalFounded in 1974 after Dr. Aegis F. Kydonieus and Alberto Quisumbing developed controlled-release pest-control products, Hercon Environmental researches and manufactures insect monitoring and control products in Emigsville, Pennsylvania. Its environmentally compatible approach uses pheromones, attractants, repellents and low-risk insecticides for integrated pest management, including the Vaportape II insecticidal strips used in outdoor traps. Hercon also works with customers on custom formulations through an in-house engineering and product-development team.EMIGSVILLE, PA
Nature's MACEStarted by a father-and-son team in a Pennsylvania two-car garage in 2014, Nature’s MACE manufactures plant-based animal and insect repellents designed as alternatives to chemical pest control. The veteran-owned, family-operated company now makes its products in the United States, using research-backed formulas for applications ranging from protecting gardens from deer to keeping outdoor bugs at bay.BLAKELY, PA
Life Tree Services LLCChristian and service-disabled veteran-owned, Life Tree Services LLC has served Western New York since 2006, building its reputation around careful work on hazardous and difficult-to-access trees. Based in Amherst, the company supports residential, institutional, and government clients with ISA-certified arborist services and technology-enabled tree assessment.GETZVILLE, NY
Benesafe Solutions LLCFounded by Esther Salata, Benesafe Solutions makes plant-based backyard bug-barrier sprays for people, pets and outdoor spaces. Its formulas use cedarwood and citronella oils to target mosquitoes, fleas and ticks while reflecting Salata’s concern for wildlife, soil and water. The company presents itself as a small business built around making outdoor pest control simpler and less reliant on harsh chemicals.