Natural Alternative, Inc. develops safer, organic-based lawn and garden products for homeowners, including plant food and pet-friendly outdoor treatments. The Frederick, Maryland company grew from NaturaLawn of America, whose founder Phil Catron began pioneering organic lawn care in 1986, and it carries that heritage into products designed to work with nature rather than against it. Its zero-phosphorus lawn-care approach and emphasis on protecting families, pets and waterways distinguish the brand.
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Espoma OrganicFounded in 1929 by H.G. Sanders, Espoma Organic makes natural and organic fertilizers and soil products for home gardeners. Still family-owned through five generations, the South Jersey company operates manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including a solar-powered Millville plant and a 60,000-square-foot facility in Hegins. Its long-running Tone fertilizer line, including the original Holly-tone introduced in 1946, has helped make organic gardening a family tradition for more than nine decades.HEGINS, 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
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.
BioLogic Company, IncSince 1985, BioLogic Company has produced all-natural pest-control products built around beneficial nematodes, microscopic predators that target insect pests while remaining safe for people, pets, and plants. The Willow Hill, Pennsylvania company sells directly produced nematodes rather than reselling them, with its own research informing application rates and handling designed to keep the live product healthy and active. BioLogic also helps customers identify pests and choose natural treatments.WILLOW HILL, PA