What Summit chemical does

Summit Chemical Co., operating as Summit Responsible Solutions, is a Baltimore, Maryland-based specialty-chemicals manufacturer founded circa 1960 that formulates and distributes environmentally responsible pest control and pond-treatment products. The company's portfolio is built on biological active ingredients—principally Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis (BTI) and Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki (BTK)—supplemented by cold-pressed neem oil, horticultural oils, permethrin-based formulations, and barley-straw pond clarifiers. Flagship brands include Mosquito Dunks and Mosquito Bits (the No. 1 selling biological mosquito control product), Year-Round Horticultural Spray Oil, Clear-Water, Green Armor, FALLOUT, NEEM 85, and Permacide.

Summit sells through three principal go-to-market channels: consumer retail (garden centers, hardware stores, home centers, and direct e-commerce), professional vector-control products (FALLOUT WDG, FTI Granules, and BTI Briquets sold in bulk to mosquito abatement programs), and institutional distribution (CDC, county and state health departments, and public school systems). Pricing is unit-based across consumer SKUs and bulk commercial pricing for professional-grade products, with multi-year contracts noted for some public-health accounts. The company's products are EPA-registered, OMRI-listed for organic production, and in select cases approved for USDA food-processing-plant use, which collectively underpin its environmental-responsibility positioning.

The firm is privately held with no disclosed venture capital or private equity investment, employs 11-50 people, and operates from a single headquarters in Baltimore. Leadership comprises President Jonathan Cohen (creator of the Mosquito Dunks retail line) and Vice President of Sales Bill Stengel. Recent strategic activity has focused on product-line extension (NEEM 85 in 2025, Sticky Traps in 2023) and reinforcement of its regulatory and brand moats rather than aggressive scaling or market expansion.

Name

Summit chemical

Legal name

Summit Chemical Co.

Website

https://summitchemical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Summit Chemical (dba Summit Responsible Solutions) is a Baltimore-based specialty-chemicals manufacturer founded circa 1960 that formulates BTI-based biological pest control products, neem and horticultural oils, permethrin treatments, and pond clarifiers for homeowners, pest control operators, and public health agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Products (Biological and Conventional Insecticides, Larvicides, and Repellents)

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural/Green Pest Control Products (CRAJAHAK), Natural/Organic Mosquito, Tick & Flea Treatments (HSAMAEAH), Mosquito Control (Misting Systems, Barrier Sprays) (HSAIANAA), Insecticides (AFABAAAB)

Keywords

• Biological pest control
• Mosquito larvicide products
• Horticultural spray oils
• Pond water treatment
• Vector control solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

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

Revenue model

1. Consumer Retail Products: Sale of pest control products through retail channels including garden centers, hardware stores, home centers, and e-commerce. Products include Mosquito Dunks®, Mosquito Bits®, Year-Round Spray Oil, Deer Ban™, Sticky Traps, Green Armor, and Clear-Water pond products sold in various package sizes.
2. Public Health/Professional Products: Sale of professional-grade BTI products (FALLOUT® WDG, FALLOUT® LQ, BTI Granules, BTI Briquets) to public mosquito control programs, vector control professionals, and government health agencies. Products available in bulk sizes including 25 lbs pails, 250 gallon totes, and 1000 lbs supersacks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Summit Chemical manufactures and supplies an environmentally responsible pest control product portfolio centered on biological larvicides (BTI and BTK), naturally derived insecticides (cold-pressed neem oil, horticultural oils, pyrethrin), and permethrin-based formulations. The company sells both consumer retail products (Mosquito Dunks, Mosquito Bits, Year-Round Spray Oil, NEEM 85, Deer Ban, Green Armor, Clear-Water pond products, sticky traps, tick removal tools) and professional/public-health products (FALLOUT BTI water dispersible granules and aqueous suspensions, bulk BTI granules and briquets, fogging concentrates) to homeowners, pest control operators, and government vector control agencies.

Product overview

Summit Chemical (Summit Responsible Solutions) is a provider of environmentally responsible pest control and pond treatment products. The portfolio includes multiple product lines: Mosquito Control products (Mosquito Dunks, Mosquito Bits, Mosquito Dunk Chunks, Mosquito & Gnat Barrier) using BTI biological larvicide; Lawn & Garden Solutions (Year-Round Horticultural Spray Oil, NEEM 85, Biological Caterpillar & Webworm Control, Deer Ban, Sticky Traps, Tick Take, Tick & Flea Spray); Pest Control Solutions (Permacide, Mistocide, and Pyrethrin-based fogging concentrates for commercial/residential use); Public Health products (Fallout BTI formulations and Bti Granules/Briquets for professional vector control); and Clear-Water pond treatment products (Barley Straw Extract, Pond Treatment, Pond Clay, Barley Straw Planters, and Livestock Watering Trough treatment). Many products are OMRI listed for organic production and EPA registered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clear-Water: Product line for pond water treatment and clarity solutions, including barley straw products, pond clay, and barley treatment for livestock watering troughs.
• Fallout
• Mosquito Dunks
• Mosquito Bits
• Green Armor
• Year-Round Spray Oil
• Deer Ban
• Tick Take
• NEEM 85

Products and services

• Mosquito Dunks® Biodegradable donut-shaped BTI (Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis) larvicide that floats on standing water to kill mosquito larvae before they become biting adults. Each Dunk treats 100 square feet of surface water for up to 30 days. Sold to homeowners, pest control operators, and public health programs; recognized as the No. 1 selling biological mosquito control product.
• Mosquito Bits® Granular BTI biological larvicide for controlling mosquito larvae in standing water and fungus gnat larvae in potting soil. Can be sprinkled on water surfaces or mixed with water as a "tea" for soil application. Packaged in 8-ounce and 30-ounce shaker bottles for residential use.
• Mosquito Dunk Chunks® Chunk-form version of the Mosquito Dunk BTI larvicide for treating standing water and controlling mosquito larvae in larger or irregular water sources.
• Mosquito & Gnat Barrier Permethrin-based insecticide spray for perimeter treatments that kills and repels mosquitoes and gnats for up to four weeks on residential and commercial properties.
• Summit® Green Armor Insect Repellent Ready-to-use permethrin clothing and gear treatment that bonds to fabric fibers and repels and kills ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers, and mites for up to 6 weeks, even after laundering. Used by outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and public-land visitors.
• Summit® Sticky Traps for Houseplants Yellow sticky traps that attract and capture fungus gnats, whiteflies, aphids, thrips, and other small flying insects on houseplants without the use of pesticides. Includes twist ties for easy hanging. Targets indoor gardeners seeking pesticide-free solutions.
• Summit® Tick•Take™ Tick Removal Spoon Specially designed notch-grab tick removal tool for safely removing ticks of any size from people and pets. University lab tested and veterinarian/physician endorsed.
• Tick & Flea Spray Insecticide spray for controlling ticks and fleas on contact in outdoor areas including ivy, grasses, brush, shrubs, and trees. Sold to homeowners and pest control operators.
• Year-Round® Horticultural Spray Oil Highly refined mineral oil horticultural spray for controlling soft-bodied insects including aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, mealybugs, scale, thrips, fungus gnats, and certain caterpillars. OMRI listed for organic use. Sold to organic gardeners and growers.
• Deer Ban™ Deer Repellent Capsules Polymer gel capsules containing predator urine that trigger deer flight response. Provides up to 90 days of protection per capsule; water-activated and rain-resistant. Available in packs of 20, 50, and 150 capsules.
• Biological Caterpillar & Webworm Control (BTK) Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki (BTK) biological larvicide for controlling sod webworms and caterpillars on lawns, ornamentals, and shade trees. OMRI listed and harmless to bees and pollinators. Sold to homeowners and organic lawn care professionals.
• Summit® NEEM 85™ Cold Pressed Neem Oil 84.9% cold-pressed neem oil concentrate with proprietary emulsifier and surfactant, offering 4-in-1 protection against insects, mites, nematodes, and listed plant diseases. OMRI listed for organic gardening. Available in pint, quart, 1-gallon, and 2.5-gallon sizes.
• Pyrethrin Fogging Concentrate 1-2-3 Pyrethrin-based fogging concentrate for controlling flying and crawling insects in residential and commercial settings. Listed for use in USDA food processing plants.
• Pyrethrin Fogging Concentrate 3-6-10 Higher-concentration pyrethrin fogging concentrate for industrial and commercial insect control applications, including food processing and warehouse facilities.
• Summit® Mistocide® Fogging & General Purpose Insecticide Ready-to-use fogging insecticide for general-purpose insect control in commercial and residential settings. Used by pest control operators for indoor and outdoor fogging applications.
• Summit® Mistocide® Plus Enhanced formulation fogging insecticide for professional pest control applications, providing broader-spectrum knockdown for commercial accounts.
• Summit® Super Permacide® II Residual oil-base permethrin insecticide for controlling crawling insects with extended residual effect, used by professional pest control operators.
• Summit® Ultra Permacide® Oil-based residual insecticide containing Prallethrin (0.03%) and Esfenvalerate (0.05%) for controlling roaches, ants, fleas, ticks, and pantry pests for up to 4 months. Used by pest control professionals.
• Summit® Permacide® P-1 0.5% permethrin water-base ready-to-use insecticide for controlling bed bugs, ticks, fleas, cockroaches, flies, gnats, and mosquitoes with up to four weeks of residual control. Used by both consumers and pest control operators.
• Summit® Permacide® P Concentrate 10% permethrin concentrate allowing custom dilution for professional pest control use. Controls bed bugs, ticks, fleas, lice, cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes, ants, and other insects. Available in 16 oz, 1 gallon, 5 gallon, and 55 gallon containers.
• FALLOUT® WDG (43% Bti Water Dispersible Granule) Professional-grade 43% Bti water dispersible granule for public health mosquito and vector control programs. Effective against mosquitoes, nuisance flies, and aquatic midges. Available in 25 lb pails. Sold to mosquito abatement districts and government health agencies.
• FALLOUT® LQ (8% Bti Biological Larvicide Aqueous Suspension) Professional-grade 8% Bti aqueous suspension with extended shelf life for mosquito and blackfly control. Available in 2.5 gallon jugs (2/case), 250 gallon totes, and bulk quantities. Sold to vector control programs and government agencies.
• Summit Bti Granules Professional 2.86% Bti granules effective against mosquito larvae in various habitats, achieving quick kill within 24 hours and control for up to 14 days. Available in 40 lb bags and 1000 lb supersacks. Sold to professional and public health buyers.
• Summit Bti Briquets Sustained-release Bti formulation providing 30+ days of mosquito larval control over 100+ square feet. Labeled for all mosquito species and psychodid larvae in pre-flood, flood, and containerized water sources. Sold by case to public health agencies.
• Clear-Water® Barley Straw Extract Concentrated barley straw extract for quickly clearing cloudy pond water naturally. Re-applied every 2 weeks; treats up to 2000 gallons per quart for up to 6 months. Available in 6 oz, 16 oz, and gallon containers. Harmless to fish, plants, pets, and livestock.
• Clear-Water® Barley Straw Pond Treatment Barley straw bales that slowly decay to release enzymes maintaining pond water clarity. Works up to 6 months. Available in sizes treating 500, 1000, and 3000-5000 gallon ponds. Natural alternative to chemical pond clarifiers.
• Clear-Water® Pond Clay Calcium Montmorillonite natural flocculant clay that binds with impurities to sink them to the pond bottom for filter removal. Contains minerals beneficial to fish color and skin quality. Used by pond owners and koi keepers.
• Clear-Water® Barley Straw Planters Floating barley straw planters that also serve as plant showcases for non-submersible plants. Available in mini (500 gal), medium (1500 gal), and large (4000 gal) sizes. Works up to 6 months.
• Clear-Water® Barley Treatment for Livestock Watering Troughs Barley straw in plastic casing for livestock watering troughs. Treats up to 1000 gallons for up to 6 months. Plastic case prevents animals from eating the barley straw. Targets smallholder farmers, equestrian operations, and hobby farms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Each Mosquito Dunk treats 100 square feet of surface water for 30 days or more
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)coreOthersMany Summit products are EPA-registered and deemed fit for organic production. The EPA approval is fundamental to the company's market access and credibility for environmentally responsible pest control.
• OMRI (Organic Materials Research Institute)coreOthersSummit products are OMRI-listed for organic production, enabling sale to organic farmers and gardeners. This certification is a key differentiator for the company's environmentally focused positioning.
• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)coreOthersSummit's fogging concentrates are listed for use in USDA food processing plants, enabling sales to commercial food handling facilities.
• Center for Disease Control (CDC)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSummit products are distributed to the CDC and hundreds of public health organizations including county and state health departments and school systems for mosquito control programs.
• Public School SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSummit products are distributed to public school systems for mosquito and pest control at school facilities.
• You Bet Your Garden Radio ShowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSummit is a supporter of You Bet Your Garden, one of America's premier radio gardening shows, reaching listeners nationwide through public radio stations.
• Paul Parent Garden Club Radio ShowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio advertising on Paul Parent Garden Club which broadcasts on 72 stations nationwide, reaching a large audience of home gardeners.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Valent BioSciences: A leading global manufacturer of BTI-based biological larvicides (VectoMax®, VectoBac®) for public health mosquito control programs. Directly comparable as a BTI specialist selling professional-grade products to vector control agencies and government health departments.
• Central Life Sciences: Manufacturer of Vectobac® and other BTI-based mosquito control products targeted at public health agencies and professional applicators. Closely comparable product portfolio and end-customer base (municipal and state vector control programs).
• MGK (McLaughlin Gormley King): Manufacturer of pyrethrin and permethrin-based insecticides for consumer and professional pest control markets. Direct overlap with Summit's Permacide® and Mistocide® product lines serving similar retail and pest control operator customers.
• Bonide Products: Manufacturer and marketer of consumer lawn and garden pest control products including organic and biological options, sold through the same retail channels (garden centers, hardware stores, home centers). Closely comparable in product mix, channel strategy, and consumer segment.
• Wellmark International (Zoecon brand): Specialty manufacturer of insect control products for residential, commercial, and public health applications. Comparable product portfolio scope and target customers in professional pest control and vector management.

Broad incumbents

• AMVAC Chemical Corporation: Diversified crop protection and pest control chemical manufacturer with broader portfolio but overlapping active ingredients (permethrin, pyrethrin-based products) and presence in professional pest and public health channels.
• Bayer Environmental Science: Large diversified manufacturer of consumer and professional pest control products (Raid, Off!, Temprid) with much broader portfolio and resources. Comparable end markets but at significantly larger scale and broader category coverage.
• SC Johnson (Consumer Brands): Major consumer pest control brand owner (Raid, OFF!, Autan) with global retail distribution. Competes with Summit in consumer insecticides and repellents but at vastly larger scale and broader category reach.

Emerging players

• Espoma Organic: Specialty organic lawn and garden brand focused on OMRI-listed fertilizers, pest control, and soil amendments sold through independent garden centers and natural channels. Comparable in organic positioning and consumer garden center go-to-market.
• Neem Resource (neem-based specialty manufacturer): Specialty producer of cold-pressed neem oil products for organic gardening and agriculture. Most directly comparable to Summit's NEEM 85™ in active ingredient, organic positioning, and target customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/summit-chemical-company

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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