Inzecto

What Inzecto does

Inzecto (legal entity: Florida Insect Control Group LLC) is a Gainesville, Florida–based pest control technology company that develops and distributes eco-friendly mosquito and termite control products for professional pest control operators, residential consumers, government and institutional facilities, and specialized venues such as golf courses and school districts. Founded to commercialize technology developed in association with the University of Florida's Department of Entomology (ranked #1 globally) and originally co-funded by the Pentagon, the company operates as a privately held firm with 11–50 employees.

The company's product portfolio rests on two proprietary technology platforms. The first is a patented micro-dose insecticide coating (using pyriproxyfen larvicide) embedded inside mosquito traps, mosquito chips, and Larvi-Saucers that kills Aedes larvae in container-breeding environments, providing up to three months of continuous control per deployment without requiring personal protective equipment. The second is HydroTrail, a liquid that mimics termite trail pheromones to redirect foraging subterranean termites into monitoring stations — described as the first major advancement in termite technology in nearly 30 years, with agricultural variant HydroTrail AG launched in 2025. Both lines carry EPA registration (with the mosquito line receiving an upgraded registration in 2024) and HydroTrail is designated as "Proven Technology" by LIPCA Insurance.

Inzecto generates revenue through unit hardware sales of traps, chips, saucers, and HydroTrail bottles (1L cases of 6) via a channel-led go-to-market model that distributes through pest control professionals, regional distributors (Veseris, BWI, Forshaw, Heritage, SiteOne, Helena, Carolina PCO), and select online outlets across North America, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set per distributor. The company raised approximately $2.45 million in a single funding round in January 2022; no subsequent institutional rounds or M&A activity are disclosed. Leadership is founder-led by Enrico Levi (CEO), with Kevin Harrington (original Shark Tank investor) serving as a brand endorsement figure but no documented equity investment.

Name

Inzecto

Legal name

Florida Insect Control Group LLC

Website

https://inzecto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inzecto (Florida Insect Control Group LLC) is a Gainesville, Florida–based pest control technology company that develops EPA-registered, eco-friendly mosquito traps and termite-guiding (HydroTrail) products, sold via professional pest control operators and distributors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Products

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

In2Care/Trap-Based Mosquito Control (Targeted Trapping) (HSAMAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mosquito Control Products (Larvicides, Dunks, Foggers) (CRAJAHAI), Termite Control Products (CRAJAHAG)

Keywords

• Eco-friendly pest control
• Mosquito control products
• Termite control solutions
• Biological pest management
• Larvicide coating technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Mosquito Trap Sales: Sale of INZECTO Mosquito Traps - professional grade products developed at University of Florida. Sold through pest control professionals, distributors, and online outlets.
2. Mosquito Chips Sales: Sale of INZECTO Mosquito Chips for use with Larvi-Saucers and other containers. Provides 3 months of mosquito control per chip.
3. HydroTrail Product Sales: Sale of HydroTrail termite guiding solution. 1 liter bottles sold in cases of 6. Can treat 2-3 average size houses per bottle.
4. Larvi-Saucer Sales: Sale of INZECTO Larvi-Saucers (flower pot saucers with mosquito chip slots). Available in Forest Green, Mediterranean Terra Cotta, and Lime Green.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Inzecto designs, manufactures, and sells eco-friendly mosquito and termite pest control products, including patented micro-dose insecticide-coated mosquito traps and chips that kill larvae over three months, and HydroTrail, a pheromone-mimicking liquid for subterranean termite management. Products are developed in association with the University of Florida Department of Entomology, are EPA-registered, and are sold to pest control professionals, distributors, and consumers across global markets.

Product overview

INZECTO is a pest control technology company offering a portfolio of physical, biology-based mosquito and termite control products developed in partnership with the University of Florida. The product line centers on two core technology platforms: (1) The INZECTO Mosquito Trap and Mosquito Chips ecosystem for mosquito larvae control, and (2) the HydroTrail™ termite-guiding technology for subterranean termite management. The mosquito products use slow-release micro-dose insecticide coatings activated by water to kill larvae before they become biting adults, while HydroTrail™ mimics termite pheromones to direct termites into monitoring stations. Supporting products include Larvi-Saucers for flower pot water treatment, OviTrap+chips combinations, and HydroTrail AG for agricultural applications. All products emphasize eco-friendly, human-and-pet-safe formulations without harsh chemicals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inzecto Mosquito Trap: Patented mosquito trap with slow-release insecticide coating designed for container-breeding mosquitoes. Simply activated by adding water. Provides up to 3 months of mosquito control.
• INZECTO Mosquito Chips
• HydroTrail
• HydroTrail AG
• INZECTO Larvi-Saucers

Products and services

• INZECTO Mosquito Trap A water-activated mosquito trap for container-breeding Aedes mosquitoes featuring an internal patented micro-dose pyriproxyfen larvicide coating that slowly releases pesticides to kill larvae for up to 3 months, covering areas up to 150 sqm and requiring no PPE for installation. Sold to professional pest control operators and consumers globally.
• INZECTO Mosquito Chips Larvicide chips releasing a micro-dose of pyriproxyfen through a polymer coating to deliver over 3 months and 100% mortality of mosquito larvae and pupae in containers up to 20 liters, for use in Larvi-Saucers and other standing-water containers. Sold to pest control professionals and consumers.
• Inzecto Hydrotrail A termite-guiding liquid that mimics termite trail pheromones to direct wood-seeking subterranean termites into monitoring stations, creating a structural protection zone for up to one year with 90-day soil persistence; biodegradable, no digging or trenching required. Sold to professional termite control operators through distributors including Veseris.
• Inzecto Hydrotrail AG Agricultural variant of the HydroTrail termite-directing solution designed to direct termites away from structures and into termite stations in outdoor agricultural environments. Sold to termite control operators and agricultural pest management customers.
• INZECTO Larvi-Saucers Decorative flower-pot saucers (Forest Green, Mediterranean Terra Cotta, Lime Green) designed for use with INZECTO Mosquito Chips to kill mosquito larvae in stagnant water under potted plants, providing 3 months of control. Sold to consumers and pest control operators.
• Inzecto Mosquito OviTrap + Chips Combined offering pairing the INZECTO Mosquito OviTrap with INZECTO Mosquito Chips for enhanced mosquito larvae control in container-breeding environments. Sold to pest control professionals and consumers.
• INZECTO Mosquito Control System Integrated mosquito control system combining INZECTO Mosquito Traps, Mosquito Chips, and Larvi-Saucers to provide comprehensive eco-friendly mosquito population control by disrupting the mosquito life cycle at the larval stage. Sold to pest control professionals and institutional buyers.
• INZECTO Larvi-trap and Chips Combined Larvi-trap and chips product offering for Africa and Caribbean regional markets, providing mosquito larvae control in container-breeding environments. Sold to regional pest control professionals and consumers.
• INZECTO Fly-Catcher INZECTO Fly-Catcher product offered in the Caribbean regional lineup for fly control applications. Sold through regional channels in the Caribbean market.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 months of continuous mosquito control per trap deployment
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VeseriscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVeseris is a major distributor for professional pest control products. HydroTrail is now available nationwide at Veseris through their online portal. Mark Pellittieri A.C.E. serves as regional contact for Louisiana.
• University of FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProducts developed in association with University of Florida Department of Entomology, ranked #1 in the world. Co-funded by the Pentagon to protect deployed American soldiers. University researchers including Phil Koehler PhD Professor Emeritus contributed to HydroTrail development.
• Arrow Termite and Pest ControlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured alongside INZECTO in WAFB 9 News segment discussing Formosan termites and HydroTrail technology. Jacob Cohn A.C.E. is entomologist at Arrow Termite and Pest Control.
• LIPCA Insurance InccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIPCA Insurance designated INZECTO Termite products (HydroTrail and HydroTrail AG) as Proven Technology. This designation allows insureds using HydroTrail products to receive credits and lower general liability insurance premiums.
• BWIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPest control distributor shown in customer logos section
• ForshawminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPest control distributor shown in customer logos section
• Carolina PCOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPest control distributor shown in customer logos section
• HeritageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPest control distributor shown in customer logos section
• SiteOneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPest control distributor shown in customer logos section
• HelenaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor shown in customer logos section

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• In2Care: In2Care is a direct technology analog: it also produces patented, larvicide-coated mosquito traps targeting container-breeding Aedes mosquitoes for professional and public-health use. The products, target pests, application method, and customer base overlap closely with Inzecto's mosquito trap platform.
• Central Life Sciences: Central Life Sciences (Zoecon brand) produces professional pest control products including mosquito larvicides and termite control solutions. Its product line, target customer (professional pest control operators), and distribution model closely mirror Inzecto's go-to-market.
• Control Solutions Inc. (CSI): CSI is a manufacturer of professional pest control products including insecticides, termiticides, and mosquito control formulations. It competes directly with both Inzecto's mosquito and termite product lines through professional distribution channels.
• Ensystex: Ensystex develops and markets termite and general pest control products used by professional pest control operators, with significant overlap to HydroTrail's termite-guiding and monitoring station value proposition.
• Summit Responsible Solutions (AMVAC): Summit (a subsidiary of AMVAC) manufactures Mosquito Dunks and other larvicide products for professional and consumer mosquito control. It is one of the most established direct competitors in the larvicide/dunk category that Inzecto Mosquito Chips target.
• MGK: MGK is a manufacturer of pyrethrin-based and botanical insecticides sold through pest control distributors. Its professional product portfolio and channel overlap with Veseris-style distribution make it a relevant comparable for Inzecto's professional mosquito business.

Others

• Rentokil Initial (Terminix): Rentokil (which acquired Terminix) is the world's largest pest control service provider and a buyer/influencer of termite and mosquito products like HydroTrail and Inzecto Mosquito Traps. It is relevant as a customer/partner more than a direct product competitor.

Broad incumbents

• AMVAC Chemical Corporation: AMVAC is a large specialty chemical manufacturer with pest control, crop protection, and mosquito larvicide product lines. It is a broader incumbent whose Summit subsidiary directly competes with Inzecto's mosquito chips.
• BASF Professional & Specialty Solutions: BASF's pest control division sells a wide range of professional insecticides and termiticides globally. It represents the broad-incumbent competitive backdrop against which niche players like Inzecto compete on differentiation rather than scale.
• SC Johnson (OFF!, Raid): SC Johnson is the dominant consumer insecticides brand (OFF!, Raid, Baygon) and a broad incumbent whose mosquito repellent and insecticide products sit on retail shelves alongside any consumer-channel play from Inzecto.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCm9XHgiOHL2krKTGtb9NPLw
• Facebookfacebook.com/inzectopestcontrol
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inzecto
• Instagraminstagram.com/inzectopestcontrol

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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