ARBICO Organics

What ARBICO Organics does

ARBICO Organics is a privately held, founder-owned e-commerce retailer founded in 1979 and headquartered in Oro Valley, Arizona. The company specializes in biological and organic pest control products, beneficial insects, biopesticides, biofungicides, and organic growing supplies. Its signature offering is the Fly Eliminators® program, a recurring biological fly-control service using parasitic wasps aimed primarily at horse and livestock facilities, supported by a broad catalog of beneficial nematodes, Trichoderma- and Bacillus-based biofungicides, OMRI-listed biopesticides, and microbial inoculants distributed alongside third-party brands such as BioWorks, BioSafe Systems, Certis Biologicals, Phyllom BioProducts, BONIDE, and Monterey. The product portfolio is organized by pest type, crop, and disease, with crop-specific solutions extending into corn, fruit trees, ornamentals, hydroponics, and hemp/cannabis.

The company generates revenue through direct product sales via its arbico-organics.com storefront, a physical retail location at its Oro Valley headquarters, phone-based inside sales, and B2B channels including a distributor program and an affiliate program. Pricing is unit-based, with individual consumer products starting under $10 and commercial bulk SKUs reaching over $4,000, serving a deliberately diversified customer base across home gardeners, commercial growers, horse and livestock facilities, and licensed hemp/cannabis cultivators. Distribution is domestic-only with international orders noted as restricted. Founders Rick Frey (co-founder and president) and Sheri Herrera de Frey (co-founder and owner) continue to lead the business, which operates without disclosed outside capital, M&A activity, or institutional ownership.

ARBICO's go-to-market combines transactional commerce with a content and community layer, including a blog, the 'Easy Organic Gardener' podcast, Spanish-language resources, an IPM guide, and an 'Ask Doctor Buglady' expert column, supplemented by BBB Accredited Business status, Local First AZ membership, and AmericanHort industry association membership. The company publishes seasonal catalogs (Spring 2026, Fall Winter 2025) and operates with 51-100 employees, reflecting a mature but still small-mid scale specialty retailer whose growth depends on incremental catalog expansion, partner integrations, and selective segment additions rather than rapid scaling.

Name

ARBICO Organics

Legal name

ARBICO Organics

Website

https://arbico-organics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ARBICO Organics is a private, founder-owned e-commerce retailer founded in 1979 and based in Oro Valley, Arizona, specializing in biological pest control products, beneficial insects, biopesticides, and organic growing supplies for home gardeners, commercial growers, and livestock operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biological Pest Control & Organic Gardening Supplies

NAICS

Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers (4442), Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural/Green Pest Control Products (CRAJAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pest Control & Animal Deterrents Retail (Garden/Outdoor Use) (CRAIAIAL), Beneficial Insects (Predators & Parasitoids) (AFABAEAH), Integrated Pest Management Products (Pheromones, Attractants, Repellents) (AFABAAAN)

Keywords

• Biological pest control
• Beneficial insects
• Organic gardening supplies
• Integrated pest management
• Biopesticides

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

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, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: ARBICO Organics generates revenue through direct sales of biological pest control products, beneficial insects, fertilizers, growing supplies, and gardening equipment through their e-commerce platform and retail store. Products range from individual items to bulk commercial quantities.
2. Affiliate Program: Revenue generated through affiliate marketing partnerships where partners earn commissions for referring customers to ARBICO Organics.
3. Distributor Program: Wholesale distribution of products to other retailers and distributors in the gardening and pest control industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ARBICO Organics sells beneficial insects (predators, parasites, and nematodes), OMRI-listed biopesticides, biofungicides, organic fertilizers and soil amendments, traps, lures, and growing supplies via its e-commerce site, retail store, phone sales, and distributor/affiliate programs. Its signature offering is the Fly Eliminators® recurring biological fly control program that ships parasitic wasps on a customized schedule for horse and livestock facilities. The catalog spans pest control by pest type, disease control by pathogen, and crop-specific solutions for vegetables, fruit trees, ornamentals, hemp/cannabis, and livestock operations.

Product overview

ARBICO Organics is an e-commerce retailer specializing in organic and biological pest control products, beneficial insects, and growing supplies. The company's product portfolio centers on its signature Fly Eliminators® program—a biological fly control service using parasitic wasps—alongside a comprehensive catalog of beneficial insects (predators and parasites like assassin bugs, ladybird beetles, green lacewing, and beneficial nematodes), biopesticides (including Bacillus thuringiensis products, Beauveria bassiana, neem oil, and pyrethrins), and plant disease control products (biofungicides such as Trichoderma-based RootShield®, Actinovate®, and MilStop®). The offering is organized as an e-commerce platform with products spanning pest control by pest type, disease control by pathogen, crop-specific solutions (corn, fruit trees, hemp/cannabis, ornamentals), and growing supplies including fertilizers, potting mixes, microbial inoculants, and tools. The company also carries third-party branded products including BioWorks, BioSafe Systems, Certis Biologicals, Monterey, BONIDE, and others, positioning itself as a one-stop shop for organic growing and IPM (Integrated Pest Management) solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fly Eliminators®: Proprietary biological fly control program featuring parasitic wasps for fly management in agricultural and livestock settings.
• ARBICO Organics® Solar Fly Trap
• ARBICO Organics® Root Build 240

Products and services

• Fly Eliminators® Biological Fly Control Program Recurring biological fly control service using parasitic wasps delivered on a customizable zone schedule for horse, livestock, and agricultural facilities. Customers receive scheduled shipments of beneficial insects with a live-arrival guarantee.
• Beneficial Insects Live predators and parasites sold to home gardeners and commercial growers for natural pest control, including assassin bugs, aphid predators, green lacewing, ladybird beetles, praying mantids, moth egg parasites, and generalist predators.
• Beneficial Nematodes Soil-dwelling beneficial nematodes used to control grubs, fungus gnats, fleas, and other underground pests via chemical-free application.
• Biopesticides Non-synthetic pest control products derived from targeted microbes, natural botanicals, or minerals — including azadirachtin, neem oil, pyrethrins, Bacillus thuringiensis, and Beauveria bassiana formulations.
• ARBICO Organics® Solar Fly Trap Solar-powered outdoor fly trap using attractants and sticky surfaces for residential and agricultural outdoor fly control.
• ARBICO Organics® Root Build 240 Mycorrhizal fungi inoculant designed to enhance root development and overall plant health in lawns, gardens, and growing media.
• Natular® DT Mosquito Control Tablets Mosquito control tablets using Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) for larviciding in standing water.
• Torched Weed Killer Thermal weed control product that uses heat to kill weeds without synthetic chemicals.
• Pyganic® Gardening Pyrethrin-based OMRI-listed organic insecticide formulated for home garden pest control.
• AQUABAC® 200G Granular Bti Mosquito Control Granular Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) formulation for commercial mosquito larval control in standing water.
• Actinovate® AG Streptomyces lydicus-based biological fungicide and bactericide for agricultural plant disease control.
• MilStop® SP Foliar Fungicide Potassium bicarbonate-based foliar fungicide for control of powdery mildew and other fungal diseases.
• RootShield® Plus WP Trichoderma harzianum (T22) and Trichoderma virens (G-41) biological fungicide for soil-borne disease control.
• Monterey Bt Liquid Concentrate Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) liquid concentrate used for caterpillar and worm control in organic gardening.
• NoFly™ WP Mycoinsecticide Organic mycoinsecticide based on Isaria fumosorosea for insect pest control in organic growing operations.
• beetleGONE!® tlc Biological Bt-based product from Phyllom BioProducts for control of beetles in turf and ornamental settings.
• grubGONE!® G Biological Bt-based granular product from Phyllom BioProducts for grub control in lawns and turf.
• PFR-97™ 10% ES Mycoinsecticide Mycoinsecticide based on Isaria fumosorosea for broad-spectrum insect control in organic production.
• PRINCIPLE™ WP Insecticide Beauveria bassiana-based insecticidal wettable powder from BioWorks for biological pest control.
• NemaClean™ 10% WP Beneficial nematode-based product from Certis Biologicals for control of plant parasitic nematodes.
• Gluten-8™ Organic Pre-Emergent Herbicide Organic pre-emergent herbicide using corn gluten meal for lawn and garden weed control.
• BioPhyter® Microbial Inoculant Microbial inoculant from BioSafe Systems for soil health, manure management, and plant nutrition enhancement.
• Hoplite™ BioControl Product Biological control product from BioWorks used for pest management in growing operations.
• Sandrine™ Copper Soap Copper-based fungicide from BioWorks for control of plant fungal diseases.
• Cintro™ Insecticidal Soap Insecticidal soap from BioWorks for control of soft-bodied insects in organic gardening.
• BioNex™ Pyrethrin Insecticide Pyrethrin-based insecticide from BioWorks designed for rapid insect knockdown in organic production.
• Liventia SOS® Hydroponic/Soilless Nutrient Plant nutrition supplement designed for hydroponic and soilless growing systems.
• Honey Bee Lure (Mason Bee Attractant) Attractant product designed to attract and support mason bees for pollination in gardens and orchards.
• Spongy Moth Trap & Lure Kit Pheromone trap and lure kit for monitoring and controlling Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth).
• Yellow Stiky Tape Color sticky tape used to monitor and capture flying insects in greenhouses, grow rooms, and gardens.
• ECO Mulch Rolls Paper-based biodegradable weed barrier and mulch roll from Sunshine Paper Co. for organic weed control.
• Rainbows & Unicorns Aroid Potting Mix Specialty potting mix from RarePlantDaddy formulated for aroid houseplants.
• MOSquito Magician® Personal Insect Repellent Personal insect repellent body spray designed to protect against mosquitoes, ticks, and chiggers.
• MOSquito Magician® Indoor Pest Control Indoor pest control product for flying and crawling insects in residential settings.
• TERRO® Refillable Flea Trap Refillable indoor flea trap using attractants for residential flea monitoring and control.
• Tanglefoot® Tree Pruning Sealer Brush-top sealant applied to tree pruning cuts to prevent disease and pest entry.
• Woolly Belly Pellets Organic soil amendment and fertilizer pellets from Ewe & Me for soil conditioning and plant nutrition.
• BIO 520 Beyond Green® Soil Amendment Soil amendment and organic fertilizer product for plant nutrition and soil health.
• Cucumber Beetle Lures Pheromone lures used to monitor and trap cucumber beetles in gardens and farms.
• SNS™ Systemica® Insect Killer Hose-end concentrate insect killer for garden pest control.
• Monterey Houseplant Disease Control Ready-to-use biological disease control product from Monterey for indoor houseplants.
• BONIDE® Captain Jack's™ Neem Max Ready-to-Use Ready-to-use neem oil-based insecticide and fungicide from BONIDE for organic pest and disease control.
• BONIDE® Captain Jack's™ Lawnweed Brew Organic herbicide concentrate from BONIDE for lawn weed control.
• Actinovate® Lawn & Garden Fungicide Streptomyces lydicus-based biological fungicide for residential lawn and garden disease control.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BioWorkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARBICO Organics distributes BioWorks products including MilStop SP Foliar Fungicide, RootShield Plus WP, Principle WP, BioNex, Hoplite, and Sandrine Copper Soap.
• BioSafe SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes BioSafe Systems products for biological disease control including Actinovate AG and BioPhyter microbial inoculants.
• Certis BiologicalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes Certis Biologicals products including NemaClean beneficial nematode products for plant parasitic nematode control.
• Phyllom BioProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes Phyllom BioProducts including beetleGONE and grubGONE biological beetle and grub control products.
• BONIDE ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes BONIDE products including Captain Jack's product line for organic pest control.
• Monterey Lawn & GardenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes Monterey brand products including Bt Liquid Concentrate and Houseplant Disease Control.
• AmericanHortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade association membership providing industry networking, education, and advocacy for the horticultural industry.
• Local First ArizonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business advocacy organization membership supporting regional economic development.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Planet Natural: Online and catalog retailer of organic gardening supplies, biological pest control, and natural fertilizers; competes head-to-head with ARBICO on consumer and small commercial customers in the organic IPM niche.
• BioWorks: Manufacturer of biological control products (RootShield, MilStop, BotaniGard) sold both direct and via distributors; ARBICO lists BioWorks as a key distribution partner, making it both supplier and competitor via DTC channels.
• Gardens Alive!: Historic catalog and online retailer of environmentally responsible gardening and pest control products; closest historical analog to ARBICO's catalog-driven, organic-positioned DTC model.
• Phyllom BioProducts: Manufacturer of beetleGONE! and grubGONE! biological insecticides distributed by ARBICO; competes in turf, ornamental, and grub control with direct relationships to landscape professionals.
• BioSafe Systems: Manufacturer of biological disease control and plant health products (Actinovate, BioPhyter); distribution partner of ARBICO that also sells direct, competing on biofungicide and microbial inoculant SKUs.
• Rincon-Vitova Insectaries: Producer and supplier of beneficial insects and biological control organisms with both commercial and grower customers; comparable assortment focus on predators, parasites, and nematodes.
• GrowOrganic (Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply): Long-running e-commerce and catalog retailer of organic farming and gardening supplies including beneficial insects, biopesticides, and fertilizers; most direct comparable in assortment, channel mix, and target customer.
• Certis Biologicals: Manufacturer of biocontrol products including NemaClean nematodes; an ARBICO distribution partner that also sells direct to commercial growers, overlapping on product category and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• BONIDE Products: Established consumer and professional pest control brand (Captain Jack's, etc.) with broad retail distribution and a wider SKU portfolio; ARBICO distributes some BONIDE SKUs while competing on the organic/biological side.

Emerging players

• Nature's Control: Smaller specialty supplier of beneficial insects and biological pest control for home gardeners and small growers; partial overlap with ARBICO's beneficial insect category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ArbicoOrganics
• Facebookfacebook.com/ARBICO.Organics
• Instagraminstagram.com/arbicoorganics
• Xx.com/arbicoorganics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arbico-organics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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