Founded by tick-borne-disease expert Nicole Chinnici, Organtick makes scientifically researched, all-natural tick repellents for people and pets. The Lehigh Valley startup developed separate human and dog formulas and won both the grand prize and Audience Choice Award at the 2021 StartUp Lehigh Valley competition.
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
The Tick PatrolBorn from nearly 30 years of Hudson Valley outdoor life, The Tick Patrol is a family-owned Kingston, New York manufacturer of tick-protection products for people and pets. Drawing on more than 12 years in the camping, outdoor, and pet industries, the company makes its products in the heart of the Hudson Valley for everyday use by families and outdoor enthusiasts.KINGSTON, NY
Dragon's Breath Aromatics, LLCDragon’s Breath Aromatics grew from Gilbert McNew’s years of hiking, camping, and backpacking, with daughter Madison joining to develop the idea and test formulas in a fly-ridden farm barn. The McNews make all-natural insect repellents for fellow outdoorsmen, using recyclable and compostable packaging to reduce the trash left behind on trails and at campsites.HUGHESVILLE, MD
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