What MGK does

MGK (McLaughlin Gormley King Company) is a Minneapolis-based, 110-year-old manufacturer of insect and pest control products built on a dual chemistry base of naturally derived botanical pyrethrins and synthetic pyrethroids. Its portfolio spans more than a dozen branded product lines — including EverGreen, Onslaught, NyGuard, Sumari, Decimari, Troika, OneGuard, PyGanic, Vendetta Nitro, Crossfire, Sumilarv, Shockwave, and Riptide — each formulated around different active ingredients, synergists, and delivery formats (ULV concentrates, aerosols, fogging products, baits, and larvicides). Recent launches in 2026 (EverGreen 5-25 Aqua ULV, Troika Farm and Livestock Aerosol, BP-100 Plus Fogging Concentrate, and expanded registrations for the Crossfire bed bug product in New York and California) demonstrate active SKU and label-extension cadence.

The company addresses six end markets: professional pest control, animal health, crop protection, plant and greenhouse, home and garden, and vector/public health. It reaches these markets through pest control distributors, a network of territory sales representatives, and direct sales to government agencies for public health vector control. Customer-facing economics are volume-based, with sales mediated by distributors in most commercial segments and direct contracting in government programs; specific pricing tiers, contract structures, and revenue figures are not disclosed.

MGK has operated as a private company since its 1915 founding and was integrated under Sumitomo Biorational Company LLC — a subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company Ltd. — in October 2025. The restructuring consolidates MGK within a broader biorational platform, linking its pyrethrin expertise to the parent's global R&D, supply chain, and regulatory resources. Headcount, revenue, profitability, and detailed parent financial contribution are not disclosed in the available material.

Name

MGK

Legal name

McLaughlin Gormley King Company

Website

https://mgk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MGK is a Minneapolis-based, 110-year-old manufacturer of pyrethrin and synthetic pyrethroid insect and pest control products, serving professional pest control, animal health, crop protection, greenhouse, home and garden, and vector/public health markets via distributors and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Insecticides and Pest Control Products

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Insecticides (AFABAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crop Protection Chemicals (Herbicides/Insecticides/Fungicides) (IMAEAEAI), Botanical Biopesticides & Plant Extracts (Essential Oils, Neem, Pyrethrins) (AFABAEAF), Integrated Pest Management Products (Pheromones, Attractants, Repellents) (AFABAAAN), Aerosol, Fumigant & Specialty Application Formulations (foggers, gases, smoke generators) (AFABAIAF)

Keywords

• Professional insecticides
• Insect growth regulators
• Pyrethrin formulations
• Mosquito control products
• Animal health pesticides

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Insecticide Products: MGK manufactures and sells professional-grade insecticide products to pest management professionals, animal health operations, and agricultural producers through wholesale distribution.
2. Consumer/Home Garden Products: Sale of consumer-oriented insect control products for home gardening, through distributors and retail channels.
3. Government/Public Health Vector Control: Products sold to government agencies (Federal, State, Tribal, local) for mosquito abatement and public health vector control programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MGK manufactures and sells professional-grade insecticide products built around botanically derived pyrethrins and synthetic pyrethroids combined with synergists and insect growth regulators. Its portfolio addresses pest management professionals, livestock and animal health operators, crop producers, greenhouses, home gardeners, and government mosquito abatement agencies through branded product families such as EverGreen, OneGuard, Sumari, Onslaught, NyGuard, Decimari, Troika, PyGanic and Vendetta Nitro.

Product overview

MGK is a manufacturer of insect and pest control solutions offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional-grade insecticides, insect growth regulators, and application equipment. The product portfolio centers on botanically-based pyrethrin formulations (derived from daisy flowers, in use since 1915) combined with synthetic pyrethroids and synergists like piperonyl butoxide (PBO). Key product lines include: EverGreen® ULV 5-25 portfolio (Air, Ground, and Aqua formulations) for mosquito control in vector/public health applications; OneGuard® Multi MoA Concentrate offering all-in-one mosquito and pest control with multiple modes of action; Sumari® System (including Sumari Insecticide, Sumari Ant Gel Bait, and Sumari Triton Ant Gel Bait) for ant and cockroach control; Onslaught® product line (Microencapsulated, FastCap, Powershot) for professional pest control; NyGuard® IGR Concentrate for insect growth regulation; Decimari® Fly Bait as the only fly bait containing an IGR; and crop protection products including PyGanic® and EverGreen® Pro lines. The company serves professional pest control, animal health, crop protection, plant/greenhouse, home/garden, and vector/public health markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Troika: Dual active insecticide brand combining botanical pyrethrin and synthetic pyrethroid with synergist for quick kill and residual control
• EverGreen
• Sumari
• OneGuard
• NyGuard
• Decimari

Products and services

• Troika Farm and Livestock Aerosol Synergized dual active, broad-spectrum aerosol insecticide combining botanical pyrethrin with synthetic permethrin and piperonyl butoxide (PBO) synergist. Provides quick kill and residual control up to 4 weeks, effective against over 25 insect species including flies, lice, mosquitoes and ticks. Designed for use on beef cattle, dairy cattle, goats, sheep, hogs, horses, animal quarters and milk rooms.
• EverGreen 5-25 Aqua ULV Water-based contact insecticide for mosquito abatement agencies combining botanically based pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide (PBO). Labeled for aerial or ground ULV applications; kills mosquitoes on contact. Available in 5-gallon, 30-gallon, 55-gallon and 275-gallon tote sizes.
• EverGreen ULV 5-25 Air Synergized, oil-based contact insecticide designed for aerial mosquito control applications. Kills mosquitoes on contact using botanical pyrethrin with PBO synergist. Labeled for use in residential, industrial, recreational, agricultural and other areas.
• EverGreen ULV 5-25 Ground Oil-based contact insecticide formulated with botanically based pyrethrins (Group 3A) and synergized with piperonyl butoxide. May be applied undiluted or diluted with suitable oil; labeled for air or ground applications in residential, industrial, recreational and agricultural areas where adult mosquitoes occur.
• OneGuard Multi MoA Concentrate All-in-one insecticide concentrate combining knockdown agent, long-lasting microencapsulated insecticide, synergist and NyGuard IGR in one product with controlled-release technology. Controls mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, flies, cockroaches, spiders, scorpions and other flying/crawling pests; combats mosquitoes at two life stages.
• Sumari Insecticide All-in-one insecticide solution providing long-lasting residual control of ants, cockroaches and a broad spectrum of other insects. Contains NyGuard IGR for dual modes of action. Labeled for commercial kitchens and food handling facilities; provides 90-day residual control on ants and kills colonies including multi-queen species.
• NyGuard IGR Concentrate Insect growth regulator (IGR) concentrate containing pyriproxyfen (Group 7C juvenile hormone mimic). Reduces reproduction capabilities in adult house flies by up to 95%, disrupts development of juvenile mosquitoes, and provides effective control when applied over poultry or in surface spray applications.
• Onslaught Microencapsulated Insecticide Microencapsulated insecticide for professional pest control providing long-lasting residual control against spiders, scorpions and other pests.
• Onslaught FastCap Spider & Scorpion Insecticide Fast-acting insecticide combining microencapsulated material with fast-acting synergist for knockdown and long-lasting control of spiders and scorpions.
• Onslaught Powershot Wasp & Hornet Aerosol Professional-strength aerosol insecticide for wasp and hornet control.
• Decimari Fly Bait Unique fly bait containing both Clothianidin (neonicotinoid) and Pyriproxyfen IGR. The only fly bait on the market with an IGR for dual modes of action, killing adult flies and preventing larvae development. Works when scattered on organic matter where flies feed and lay eggs.
• Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate Concentrated insecticide formulation specifically labeled for bed bug control in professional pest management applications.
• Sumilarv 0.5G Larvicide product utilizing water-soluble packets for convenient and efficient application in catch basins and storm water management systems for mosquito control. Approved for use in catch basins.
• EverGreen Pro 60-6 Professional-grade pyrethrum concentrate for crop protection and various professional pest control applications.
• PyGanic Crop Protection EC 1.4 II Botanically-based crop protection insecticide with 1.4% pyrethrin content.
• PyGanic Crop Protection EC 5.0 II Botanically-based crop protection insecticide with 5.0% pyrethrin content for agricultural applications.
• Riptide Water Based Pyrethrin ULV Water-based ultra-low volume pyrethrin formulation for insect control applications.
• Shockwave Fogging Concentrate Fogging concentrate with flushing agent, adulticide, two synergists and IGR for rapid reduction of cockroach and fly populations in commercial accounts.
• Vendetta Nitro Cockroach Gel Bait Gel bait formulation for German cockroach and other cockroach species control.
• Actisol Compact Unit Compact application equipment for applying water-based or oil-based insecticide products. Features 28-ounce maximum tank capacity with pressurized delivery system.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95% reduction in house fly egg production with NyGuard IGR exposure
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sumitomo Biorational Company (SBC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025MGK integrated with Valent BioSciences and Valent North America under Sumitomo Biorational Company, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company Ltd. The new unified organization creates a global center of excellence for biorational innovation, combining expertise in research, manufacturing, and commercialization of sustainable technologies derived from natural sources.
• Valent BioSciences LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNow integrated with MGK under Sumitomo Biorational Company. Specializes in biorational technologies for agriculture, public health, and consumer products.
• Valent North AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNow integrated with MGK under Sumitomo Biorational Company.
• Valent USA LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated company in the Sumitomo Chemical group focused on crop protection and agricultural products.
• Golden Pacific LaboratoriesminorOthersAffiliated laboratory providing product testing and analytical services.
• National Pest Management Association (NPMA)minorOthersIndustry association for pest management professionals. MGK participates and engages with NPMA for industry advocacy and education.
• RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)minorOthersIndustry association representing manufacturers and formulators of professional pest management products.
• CropLife AmericaminorOthersIndustry association representing manufacturers, formulators, and distributors of crop protection products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FMC Corporation: Global agricultural sciences company with significant insecticide and crop protection portfolio serving PMP and crop markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping insecticide categories though much larger scale.
• Central Garden & Pet: Diversified consumer and professional pet/garden products company owning pest control brands (Farnam, Zoecon). Comparable through its pest control portfolio overlap with MGK's professional and animal health products.
• Corteva Agriscience: Large agricultural input company producing insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides with global distribution. Broad incumbent competing against MGK in crop and professional pest control markets.
• BASF Agricultural Solutions: Major global crop protection and pest management player with insecticide portfolio covering PMP, vector control, and agricultural markets. Broad incumbent overlapping MGK's product categories at significantly larger scale.
• Bayer Crop Science: Global leader in crop protection and seeds with substantial insecticide and vector control portfolio. Broad incumbent competitor to MGK across agricultural and public health segments.
• Syngenta: Global agribusiness with broad insecticide and crop protection portfolio. Broad incumbent with overlapping categories in professional pest control and agricultural insecticides.

Direct peers

• AMVAC Chemical Corporation: Specialty crop protection and pest control chemical manufacturer. Highly comparable to MGK in mid-market specialty insecticide positioning across professional, agricultural, and structural pest control channels.
• Ensystex: Specialty manufacturer of professional pest control products with focus on IGRs and termiticide formulations. Direct peer in the specialty PMP channel with overlapping IGR product positioning.
• Control Solutions Inc. Specialty formulator of pest control products serving professional, animal health, and consumer markets. Direct peer in mid-market insecticide formulation with overlapping PMP and livestock channels.
• Valent BioSciences: Sister company under Sumitomo Biorational Company, focused on biorational technologies for agriculture, public health, and consumer products. Direct peer in biorational pest control and now part of the same parent organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mgkpestcontrol
• Facebookfacebook.com/MGKInsect
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mgk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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