Born 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.
OrgantickFounded 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.EAST STROUDSBURG, 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
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
Jamestown Advanced ProductsFounded in Jamestown, New York, in 1987 as a small fabrication shop, Jamestown Advanced Products now manufactures American-made campground and park furnishings, including RV power outlets and outdoor cooking equipment. Woman-owned and family-run since Jon Wehrenberg’s daughter Wendi and her husband Lee bought the company in 1999, it also provides custom sheet-metal fabrication and electrostatic powder coating. The company’s products are made in New York State and can be customized with logos and colors for parks, campuses, municipalities, and other outdoor spaces.JAMESTOWN, NY