J. T. Eaton

What J. T. Eaton does

J. T. Eaton (legal name JT Eaton & Co., Inc.) is a privately held, family-run pest control products manufacturer founded in 1932 by Jasper T. Eaton and headquartered with its manufacturing facility at 1393 East Highland Road, Twinsburg, Ohio. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a broad portfolio of physical pest control products spanning rodent control (glue traps, mechanical snap traps, multiple-catch live traps, bait stations, and rodenticides), bed bug detection and treatment (ClimbUp interceptors, Kills Bedbugs sprays and dusts, Lock-Up encasements), insect control (Stick-A-Fly traps, ZendoZones fruit fly traps, boric acid dust, scorpion/spider glue boards), and wildlife management (ANSWER cage traps and 4 The Birds bird repellent). Its technology base rests on proprietary formulations and designs including non-drying/non-flowing Stick-Em glue, the Ig-Glue cold-weather adhesive effective to 0°F, paraffin bait blocks (invented by the company in 1962 and now an industry standard), and the first modern glue board (1979).

The company serves two primary horizontal segments — residential/homeowner DIY consumers and licensed professional pest management operators (PMOs) — plus a secondary agricultural vertical. It operates a multi-channel go-to-market model: consumer products are distributed through major retail chains (Ace Hardware, Menards, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, True Value, Do It Best) and Amazon, while professional-grade products reach PMOs via a dedicated portal (jteatonpmp.com) and industrial/wholesale distributors including Grainger, Orgill, HD Supply, UNFI, SupplyWorks, and agricultural distributors such as QC Supply and Hog Slat. Direct-to-consumer sales run through its own jteaton.com storefront.

The business model is hardware sales of physical consumables and durable pest control equipment sold on one-time, unit-based pricing (various pack quantities) through wholesale distribution and DTC e-commerce; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company markets primarily through product education (help centers by pest category, downloadable sell sheets, SDS/GHS documentation, blog content) and a retail store locator. It employs an estimated 51–100 people and has been operated across three generations under Baker family ownership, with no disclosed external funding, subsidiaries, or parent company.

Name

J. T. Eaton

Legal name

JT Eaton & Co., Inc.

Website

https://jteaton.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

J. T. Eaton is a family-run, Ohio-based manufacturer of pest control products—rodent traps, bait stations, rodenticides, bed bug treatments, and wildlife equipment—serving residential DIY consumers and professional pest management operators through retail chains, distributors, and direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Products

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Insect & Pest Control (Indoor/Outdoor Insecticides, Repellents, Traps) (CRADAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rodent Control Products (Baits, Traps, Stations) (CRAJAHAF), Insect Baits & Gel Baits (Ant, Roach, etc.) (CRAJAHAB), Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL)

Keywords

• Rodent control products
• Insect control products
• Bed bug treatments
• Wildlife control traps
• Professional pest management

Headquarters

HQ city

Twinsburg

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

Revenue model

1. Physical Pest Control Products: J.T. Eaton generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of physical pest control products including rodent traps (glue traps, snap traps, multiple-catch stations), rodenticides (bait blocks, pellets), bait stations, bed bug treatments (sprays, powders, encasements, interceptors), and wildlife control equipment. Products are sold in various sizes and configurations with one-time purchase pricing. Revenue is generated through wholesale distribution to retailers and direct-to-consumer e-commerce.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

J.T. Eaton manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of physical pest control products covering the full pest management lifecycle: rodent control (glue traps, snap traps, multiple-catch traps, bait stations, paraffin bait block rodenticides), bed bug detection and treatment (interceptors, sprays, dusts, mattress encasements), insect control (fly traps, fruit fly traps, scorpion and spider glue boards, boric acid dust), and wildlife management (cage traps, bird repellent). Products are sold under multiple recognized house brands — Stick-Em, JAWZ, Bigfoot, Repeater, Bait Block, ClimbUp, Lock-Up, ANSWER, Top Loader, Nectus, Top Gun, ZendoZones — and distributed through both consumer retail channels (hardware/home improvement chains, Amazon) and professional pest management channels (industrial distributors, dedicated PMP portal).

Product overview

J. T. Eaton is a family-run pest control product manufacturer founded in 1932, offering a comprehensive portfolio of branded products for both consumer and professional pest management use. The product portfolio spans multiple pest categories including rodents (mice, rats), bed bugs, insects (mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, scorpions, spiders), and wildlife (mammals, birds, snakes). Core product lines include Stick-Em brand glue traps (non-drying, non-flowing adhesive technology for mice, rats, insects), JAWZ and Bigfoot mechanical snap traps (reusable plastic and wooden options), Repeater/Little Pete/Wind-Up multiple catch live traps (galvanized steel stations holding up to 30 mice), bait stations (Top Loader, Strongbox, Super Strongbox, Rodent Rock 2G in various materials and tamper-resistant designs), Bait Block rodenticides (original pioneer of paraffin bait block style with multiple formulations including EPA compliant options, Top Gun fast-acting, and dual-action rodent & tick formulations), bed bug solutions (ClimbUp interceptors, Kills Bedbugs sprays in water/oil/powder forms, Lock-Up encasements), insect control (ZendoZones aesthetically-designed fruit fly traps disguised as succulents, Stick-A-Fly fly traps, Answer boric acid dust, scorpion glue traps), wildlife management (ANSWER cage traps for various animal sizes, 4 The Birds bird repellent gel/liquid). The brands operate as distinct product lines with some sharing components (Top Loader bait stations work with various accessories like grain dispensers and liquid feeders). Products are available through major retail channels including Ace Hardware, Menards, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Amazon, and professional pest management distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 4 The Birds: Bird repellent products available in sprayable liquid or gel caulking tube forms for deterring pest birds from buildings without harming them.
• ANSWER
• Bait Block
• Big Pete
• Bigfoot
• ClimbUp
• JAWZ
• Kills Bedbugs
• Little Pete
• Lock-Up
• Nectus
• Pest Catchers
• Repeater
• Repeater Rock
• Repete
• Rodent Rock 2G
• Speedy Clean
• Stick-A-Fly
• Stick-Em
• Strongbox
• Super Strongbox
• Top Gun
• Top Loader
• Wind-Up
• ZendoZones

Products and services

• Stick-Em Glue Traps Cardboard-backed glue traps using proprietary non-drying, non-flowing adhesive that retains holding power indefinitely across all temperature ranges. Includes mouse-size, insect-size, scorpion, covered, and cold-weather variants for indoor and outdoor rodent and crawling-insect capture. For homeowners and professional pest operators.
• BIGFOOT Rat Snap Trap Traditional wooden snap trap with expanded trigger for rats; solid construction with reliability and low price. Widely recognized as a classic professional and consumer-grade rat trap. No bait or poison required.
• Little Bigfoot Mouse Snap Trap Classic wooden mouse snap trap with expanded trigger for higher catch rates. Professional strength, durable construction for humane kill. No bait or poison required; available in 4-pack.
• JAWZ Plastic Mouse Snap Traps Heavy-duty reusable plastic mouse snap traps with economical positioning. Allow rodent control without touching trapped animals. Includes covered (Mouse Depot / Rat Depot) variants for discreet and hygienic rodent capture.
• Repeater Multiple Catch Mouse Trap Multiple catch mouse station holding up to 30 mice in a single setting. Heavy-duty galvanized steel construction with clear inspection windows. Can be operated as live catch-and-release or paired with internal glue traps. Reduces repeated handling for service operations.
• Little Pete Slim Multiple Catch Mouse Trap Slim multiple catch trap designed 55% narrower than the Repeater for tight-area placements; galvanized steel construction aimed at professional service environments.
• RePete Humane Reusable Live Trap Reusable single-catch live trap for catch-and-release of mice, rats, and chipmunks. Clear body for easy inspection with no pinching springs or snaps. Available in mouse and rat sizes.
• Top Loader Plastic Bait Station Weather-resistant plastic rodent bait station with gravity-fed design ideal for small and narrow placements. Tetherable to narrow rests and compatible with optional grain bait dispenser and liquid feeder bottle accessories. Tamper-resistant to protect bait from children and pets; for professional and consumer outdoor use.
• Rodent Rock 2G Tamper-Resistant Bait Station Outdoor tamper-resistant bait station designed to look like natural rock for discreet placement. Securable to ground with stakes; holds any rodenticide and accommodates JAWZ snap traps or Stick-Em glue traps internally. Works for mice and rats.
• Gold Key Rat Depot Bait Station Heavy-duty reusable plastic tamper-resistant bait station designed specifically for rats; for professional rat control programs.
• Bait Block Rodenticides Paraffin wax-based rodenticide bait blocks in multiple flavors (peanut butter, apple) and sizes (4 lb, 9 lb). EPA-compliant formulations for rats and mice; center holes allow securing with bait rods inside tamper-resistant stations. Dual-action Bait Block for Rodents & Ticks combines Warfarin (rodenticide) with Fipronil (insecticide) for tick control.
• Top Gun Rodenticide Bait Blocks All-weather fast-acting second-generation rodenticide with 48-hour quick kill; rodents consume one lethal dose and stop feeding. Offered in Bait Block and Pellet forms; uses up to 1/8th the bait of traditional formulations.
• Nectus 2G Soft Bait Rodenticide Second-generation soft bait rodenticide fast and effective for rat and mouse infestations indoors and outdoors. Highly palatable formula for professional pest management operators.
• ClimbUp Bed Bug Interceptor Pitfall-style bed bug interceptor placed under furniture legs. Smooth-walled cups capture bed bugs attempting to climb up onto beds or sofas; widely used by professional pest operators and homeowners to detect and verify elimination of infestations.
• Kills Bedbugs Insecticide Sprays and Dusts Spray and powder treatments for bed bugs and crawling insects. Includes water-based and oil-based surface sprays for mattresses, box springs, upholstered furniture, carpet, and luggage; PLUS aerosol variant for fast-acting knockdown; diatomaceous earth-based insecticidal dust for cracks and crevices.
• Lock-Up Mattress & Box Spring Encasements Waterproof, breathable soft-fabric mattress and box spring encasements that create a barrier against bed bugs and dust mites. Double-zipper design traps existing insects inside and prevents new introductions; available in standard mattress and box spring sizes.
• ZendoZones Fruit Fly Traps Aesthetically designed fruit fly traps disguised as decorative succulent plants with food-based lures. Targeted at consumers seeking décor-friendly indoor pest control; available in multiple designs (Tranquil Tabitha, Serene Sandy, Joyful Janet, Mellow Molly) and base finishes, with replacement ZendoLure refills sold separately.
• Stick-A-Fly Fly Traps Glue-based fly catching devices in multiple formats: freestanding traps, window strips, and a fly ribbon on a roll for extended coverage. For indoor and outdoor consumer and food-service fly control.
• Pest Catchers Glue Boards for Spiders, Crickets, Scorpions Glue trap boards for spiders, scorpions, crickets, and cockroaches. Trusted for effective crawling-insect control in homes using J.T. Eaton's non-drying adhesive.
• Answer Boric Acid Insecticidal Dust Boric acid-based insecticidal dust for crawling insects including roaches; available in 16 oz and 5 lb bulk sizes.
• 4 The Birds Bird Repellent Ecologically friendly bird repellent sold in sprayable liquid or gel-in-caulking-tube forms. Discourages birds from resting, roosting, or nesting on roofs, chimneys, yards, and gardens without harming them.
• ANSWER Live Catch Wildlife Cage Traps Humane live-catch cage traps for wildlife in multiple sizes: small (chipmunks, rats, voles), medium (squirrels, rabbits, skunks), large (raccoons, groundhogs), and extra-large (coyotes, foxes, armadillos). Galvanized steel construction with weather-resistant Cage Coat covers available.
• Answer Mechanical Mole Trap Mechanical trap specifically designed for mole control in lawns, gardens, and agricultural operations.
• Answer Pocket Gopher Rodenticide 16 oz rodenticide bait specifically formulated for pocket gopher control in agricultural and rural settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple catch traps can capture up to 30 mice in a single setting
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ace HardwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor hardware retail chain offering J.T. Eaton pest control products to consumer market. Products available in-store and online through Ace Hardware's retail locations.
• MenardscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMidwest home improvement retailer chain distributing J.T. Eaton products to consumer and DIY market segments.
• Home DepotcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational home improvement retailer offering J.T. Eaton products through retail stores and Home Depot Pro distribution for professional contractors.
• Tractor SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRural lifestyle retailer offering J.T. Eaton pest control products for agricultural, farm, and residential use.
• True ValuecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHardware cooperative retailer distributing J.T. Eaton products through independent hardware stores.
• AmazoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorE-commerce marketplace platform for J.T. Eaton direct-to-consumer product sales and distribution.
• GraingercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial distributor serving professional pest management operators and commercial customers with J.T. Eaton products.
• OrgillminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHardware and building materials distributor serving independent retailers with J.T. Eaton pest control products.
• Do It BestminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHardware cooperative distributor serving independent hardware stores with J.T. Eaton product offerings.
• UNFIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood and agricultural distributor offering pest control products including J.T. Eaton solutions.
• Purdue University EntomologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership through the JT Eaton & Company Scholarship program supporting students in Purdue University's entomology program, developing future pest management professionals.
• Stanley Z. Baker FoundationcoreOthersCompany-founded foundation providing educational grants to aspiring pest control professionals and charitable grants donating products to nonprofit organizations through partnerships with pest control professionals.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bell Laboratories: Bell Laboratories is a leading U.S. manufacturer of rodent control products (contrac, final, talon rodenticides and bait stations) serving both professional and consumer channels — a direct competitor to J.T. Eaton's Bait Block, Top Gun, Nectus, and Strongbox lines.
• Woodstream Corporation: Woodstream owns the Victor (snap traps), Havahart (live cage traps), and Safer Brands pest control portfolios — directly comparable to J.T. Eaton's Bigfoot, Little Bigfoot, JAWZ, and ANSWER wildlife trap lines across mass retail and hardware channels.
• Senoret Chemical Company: Senoret Chemical produces the Terro and Enoz brand ant, fly, and insect control products for the consumer retail market — a comparable specialty CPG manufacturer selling through the same home improvement and hardware distribution partners as J.T. Eaton.
• AP&G (Catchmaster): AP&G manufactures Catchmaster glue traps and related adhesive-based pest control products for consumer and professional use, directly competing with J.T. Eaton's Stick-Em brand and broader glue trap portfolio across both retail and PMO channels.
• Kness Mfg. Company: Kness manufactures Ketch-All and other branded multiple-catch and snap traps for rodent control, directly competing with J.T. Eaton's Repeater, Wind-Up, and Bigfoot mechanical trap lines in the U.S. hardware and farm retail channel.
• Sterling International (Rescue!): Sterling International makes Rescue! brand wasp, hornet, fly, and stink bug traps plus decorative insect control products — a comparable specialty trap manufacturer selling to both DIY consumers and pest management professionals.
• Motomco: Motomco is a U.S. manufacturer of rodent control products including the Tomcat brand of rodenticides, glue boards, snap traps, and multiple-catch stations — directly comparable to J.T. Eaton's Bait Block, Stick-Em, Repeater, and JAWZ portfolios with similar retail and professional distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Bayer Environmental Science: Bayer's Environmental Science division provides professional pest management products (rodenticides, insecticides, termite control) — a broad incumbent in the same professional PMO channel that J.T. Eaton targets via jteatonpmp.com, with substantially larger R&D and registration resources.
• Spectrum Brands (Home & Garden): Spectrum Brands owns the Spectracide, Hot Shot, Cutter, and Repel consumer pest and yard product portfolios — a broad incumbent competitor that, like J.T. Eaton, distributes nationally through mass and hardware retail but with a much larger brand portfolio and shelf share.
• BASF Professional Pest Solutions: BASF is a large multinational chemical company with a professional pest control solutions division offering rodenticides, insecticides, and termiticides — a broad incumbent whose professional product portfolio overlaps with J.T. Eaton's PMP-channel offering but at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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