What Control Solutions does

Control Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a US-based specialty chemical manufacturer founded in 1958 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ADAMA Group, headquartered at a 218,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Pasadena, Texas. The company describes itself as a 'hybrid manufacturer,' producing both innovative formulations and cost-effective post-patent alternatives in insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and growth regulators. CSI operates four product divisions: CSI-Pest (professional pest management products), Quali-Pro (golf and turf management), Martin's Brand (consumer/rural farm and home), and CSI Production Animal (professional animal health), supplemented by a Technical Biocides B2B platform supplying active ingredients and custom formulation services.

CSI's core technology centers on proprietary 'Combination Chemistry' formulations that combine multiple active ingredients with multiple modes of action in single products (e.g., Tekko Pro, ProFlex, DuraFlex ZC, FUSE), and controlled-release microencapsulation technology (e.g., Cyzmic CS). The company distributes exclusively through authorized third-party distributors and dealers across all 50 US states, with dedicated territory manager coverage for both the pest control and turf divisions. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales across its four divisions with no subscription or licensing model.

The company sells only within the United States but leverages ADAMA Group's global regulatory, manufacturing, and technical resources. Recent product launches include Vector Kleer (2025 essential oil-based insecticide, FIFRA 25(b) exempt) and FUSE Cockroach Gel Bait (2024). CSI employs 51-100 staff with notable technical depth including PhDs and Board-Certified Entomologists leading product development and regulatory affairs.

Name

Control Solutions

Legal name

Control Solutions Inc.

Website

https://controlsolutionsinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Control Solutions Inc. is a US specialty chemical manufacturer and ADAMA Group subsidiary producing insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and growth regulators across four divisions (CSI-Pest, Quali-Pro, Martin's, Production Animal), distributed nationwide through authorized dealers serving pest management professionals, turf managers, and consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Pest Management Products: CSI manufactures and sells insecticides, termiticides, and insect growth regulators to pest management professionals (PMPs) through a distributor network. Products include general insecticides, termiticides, vector control products, pressurized solutions, and bait products.
2. Golf & Turf Products (Quali-Pro): CSI sells herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and growth regulators to golf course superintendents and lawn care professionals through distributors. Products target disease control, weed control, and insect control for turf.
3. Consumer Products (Martin's Brand): CSI sells pest control, disease control, weed control products to rural farm and home consumers through retail distributors and dealers.
4. Production Animal Products: CSI provides insecticides, insect growth regulators, and weed control products for production animal managers, farm operations, and poultry facilities.
5. Technical & Custom Solutions: CSI offers technical active ingredients, manufacturing use products, and custom formulation services to B2B partners, leveraging ADAMA group resources for regulatory support and global reach.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Control Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a US-based specialty chemical manufacturer that formulates, produces, and distributes insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators for professional pest management, golf and turf, production animal health, and consumer markets. Products are sold through a nationwide network of authorized distributors and supported by dedicated territory managers, with offerings spanning innovative branded formulations and post-patent alternatives.

Product overview

Control Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a hybrid manufacturer offering four distinct product lines: CSI-Pest for professional pest management (including general insecticides, termiticides, vector control, and pressurized solutions), Quali-Pro for golf and turf management (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and growth regulators), Martin's Brand for consumer products, and CSI-Production Animal for professional animal health. The company also offers Technical Biocides for B2B manufacturing partnerships. Key products include Vector Kleer (essential oil insecticide), FUSE Cockroach Gel Bait, ProFlex/DuraFlex ZC (microencapsulated combination chemistry products), Tekko line (insect growth regulators), Cyzmic CS, Doxem products, Strobe Pro and Enclave fungicides, and Prodoxaben herbicide. CSI operates a 218K square foot facility in Pasadena, TX and is a member of the ADAMA Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quali-Pro: Golf & Turf product brand for golf course superintendents and lawn care professionals
• Martin's
• CSI-Pest
• CSI Production Animal

Products and services

• CSI-Pest Division Professional pest management product line offering insecticides, termiticides, insect growth regulators, vector control products, pressurized solutions, and bait products for pest management professionals (PMPs) serving residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
• Quali-Pro Division Golf and turf management product line providing fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators for golf course superintendents, sports fields, and commercial lawn care professionals.
• Martin's Brand Consumer Products Consumer pest control, disease control, and weed control products sold through retail stores and dealers for rural farm, ranch, home, and animal use.
• CSI Production Animal Division Professional animal health solutions including insecticides, insect growth regulators, and weed control products for production animal managers in poultry barns, livestock facilities, and animal housing operations.
• FUSE Cockroach Gel Bait Cockroach gel bait containing 0.05% Fipronil and 0.05% Abamectin for superior control of cockroaches in residential and commercial settings.
• Vector Kleer Plant-derived essential oil insecticide for mosquito, flea, fly, and tick control in sensitive environments such as residential communities, schools, and hospitals. FIFRA 25(b) exempt product.
• ProFlex Microencapsulated concentrate containing Lambda-Cyhalothrin (3.88%), Novaluron (1.30%), and Pyriproxyfen (1.30%) providing 3 modes of action for fast-acting and long-lasting control of mosquitoes, cockroaches, fleas, and ticks.
• Tekko Pro Insect growth regulator concentrate combining Pyriproxyfen (1.3%) and Novaluron (1.3%) that disrupts insect life cycle, inhibits re-infestation by cockroaches for up to 6 months and fleas for up to 7 months.
• Tekko 0.2G Controlled release granular mosquito larvicide containing 0.2% Novaluron that prevents adult mosquito emergence for up to 13 weeks.
• Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated suspension containing Lambda-Cyhalothrin (9.7%) with extended release for structural/perimeter pest control, food handling areas, animal housing, turfgrass, and ornamentals.
• DuraFlex ZC First microencapsulated concentrate combining Bifenthrin (3.95%) with Novaluron (1.3%) and Pyriproxyfen (1.3%) for triple-action control of mosquitoes, cockroaches, fleas, and ticks.
• Doxem Precise Dry flowable bait containing 0.6% Indoxacarb formulated to flow through the Precision Delivery System (PDS) for penetrating cracks and voids.
• Doxem NXT Broad-spectrum pressurized insecticide with four active ingredients and four unique modes of action, the first aerosol to combine Indoxacarb and Imidacloprid, effective for up to 180 days.
• Doxem Plus Fire Ant Bait Fire ant bait containing Indoxacarb (0.045%), Novaluron (0.01%), and Pyriproxyfen (0.01%) designed to kill the queen and entire colony.
• D-Fense NXT Pressurized solution with three active ingredients providing three modes of action for knockdown and residual control of bed bugs and other listed pests; prevents bed bug eggs from hatching.
• Spectre 2 SC Liquid insecticide containing chlorfenapyr effective against hard-to-control pests including ants and bed bugs, labeled for mattress edges, tufts, and seams.
• Stryker Wasp and Hornet Killer Pressurized wasp and hornet killer that kills on contact from up to 20 feet away.
• Enclave Four-way combination fungicide effective against Anthracnose and other summer stress diseases for golf course turf management.
• Strobe Pro Broad Spectrum Fungicide Broad-spectrum fungicide combining Azoxystrobin (6%) and Propiconazole (10%) with systemic properties for control of turfgrass diseases, compatible with many fungicides, fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides.
• Prodoxaben SC and G Dual-active preemergent herbicide combination of Prodiamine and Isoxaben creating a durable barrier against annual grasses and broadleaf weeds; foundation of the Quali-Pro Native Areas Program.
• Contrado SC Insect control product containing Chlorantraniliprole providing season-long control of grubs and caterpillars with reduced impact on pollinators and beneficial insects.
• Pac-Low SC Plant growth regulator containing Paclobutrazol that promotes turgidity and tiller production while limiting excessive vertical elongation in native areas.
• Technical Biocides Portfolio Wide range of technical active ingredients, manufacturing use products, and US registrations offered to B2B partners and manufacturers, including Abamectin, Acephate, Atrazine, Bifenthrin, Captan, Chlorothalanil, and Chlorpyrifos.

Quantifiable outcome

• Greater than 97% large crabgrass control for at least 133 days following a single 2.0 fl oz/1,000 ft² application of Prodoxaben SC
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ADAMA GroupcoreOthersCSI is a member of the ADAMA Group and operates as a US-based subsidiary. ADAMA provides global regulatory resources, manufacturing support, and access to active ingredients. CSI leverages ADAMA's worldwide regulatory, manufacturing and technical resources, including nearly 60 years of market experience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Syngenta: Syngenta offers a global crop protection and seed portfolio with professional pest control adjacencies. Overlaps with CSI in insecticide and fungicide markets as a major incumbent competitor.
• Nufarm Limited: Nufarm is a global crop protection company with US presence in turf and specialty markets. Overlaps with Quali-Pro's herbicide/fungicide offerings and CSI's pest portfolio.
• BASF (Agricultural Solutions): BASF operates a global crop protection portfolio including professional pest control and turf products. Much broader incumbent that overlaps with CSI in insecticide and fungicide categories but at significantly larger scale.
• Corteva Agriscience: Corteva's Crop Protection division includes insecticides, herbicides, and turf products that compete with Quali-Pro and CSI-Pest lines. Large incumbent with overlapping chemistry portfolio and channel reach.
• Sumitomo Chemical: Sumitomo Chemical's agrochemical and environmental health divisions produce professional pest control and turf products. Large multinational incumbent competing in overlapping chemistry categories.

Direct peers

• AMVAC Chemical Corporation: AMVAC is a US-based specialty crop protection and pest control chemical manufacturer with a similar hybrid innovator/post-patent model. Closely aligned with CSI in serving PMPs, turf, and animal health verticals.
• FMC Corporation: FMC is a global agricultural sciences company with a strong professional pest control and turf portfolio (e.g., Talstar, Dimension). Directly comparable to CSI as a specialty chemical manufacturer serving PMPs, golf, and production animal markets.
• Gowan Company: Gowan is a privately-held US specialty crop protection and pest control company with a similar post-patent/hybrid manufacturer profile. Comparable in market position, channel approach, and customer segments to CSI.
• McLaughlin Gormley King (MGK): MGK manufactures insecticides and insect repellent products for professional pest control, animal health, and consumer use. Direct niche peer to CSI in pyrethroid and botanical-based pest control chemistries.

Others

• ADAMA Ltd. ADAMA is CSI's parent company and global crop protection conglomerate. Listed as OTHERS given direct parent-subsidiary relationship rather than arms-length competition; provides relevant industry context for CSI's positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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