Target Specialty Products

What Target Specialty Products does

Target Specialty Products is a wholesale distributor serving licensed pest management, turf & ornamental, and vector control professionals across North America. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California, the company operates 46+ branch locations across the United States and Canada, supported by a dedicated field sales force with an average of 15+ years of industry expertise. Its customer base consists exclusively of licensed professionals — pest control operators, golf course superintendents, landscape contractors, sports turf managers, nursery operators, and public health vector agencies — with a registered-account-only pricing model and free delivery on orders exceeding $500.

The company distributes products from 500+ vendors across categories including insecticides, termiticides, fumigation supplies, rodent and wildlife control, moisture and remediation solutions, turf nutrition, vector control chemistry, application equipment, and PPE. It holds exclusive or proprietary positions on Strike Max pest-application technology, the BugScents Sentry Pro patented pheromone bed bug detection trap, and the Turf Fuel turf nutrition line, alongside featured partnerships with BASF (Termidor HE), Envu, Syngenta, MGK, and Liphatech. Its e-commerce platform at target-specialty.com requires customer login for pricing and integrates with WorkWave PestPac for exclusive discounts, while its 'myLearning' platform, Business Growth Webinar Series, and Turf Fuel MasterClasses provide CEU-accredited training that doubles as a customer-engagement moat.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time wholesale product sales, supplemented by professional services revenue from education and training programs (webinars, online learning, CEU credits). The go-to-market blends enterprise field sales, inside sales via branch staff, and event-driven marketing (webinars, trade shows, partner training). Ownership is private with no disclosed parent, investor, or transaction history in the source material, and governing law points to Georgia for contractual purposes while operations remain California-headquartered.

Name

Target Specialty Products

Legal name

Target Specialty Products, Inc.

Website

https://target-specialty.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Target Specialty Products is a B2B wholesale distributor (46+ North American branches, 500+ vendor relationships) selling professional pest control, fumigation, turf & ornamental, and vector control products exclusively to licensed professionals, supported by an e-commerce platform and CEU-accredited training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Pest Control Distribution

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Pest Control (IMAIAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL), Stored-Product & Pantry Pest Control (Moths, Beetles) (CRAJAHAL)

Keywords

• Wholesale pest control supplies
• Fumigation equipment distribution
• Turf and ornamental products
• Vector control products
• Professional pest management

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Fe Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution and Sales: Target Specialty Products generates revenue through the wholesale distribution of professional pest control products, fumigation equipment, turf & ornamental supplies, and vector control products to licensed pest management professionals. The company distributes products from 500+ vendors across its 46+ North American branch locations.
2. Professional Services and Training: The company offers education and training programs including webinars, online learning (My Learning platform), and CEU credits for pest management professionals, supporting product adoption and customer loyalty.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Target Specialty Products is a wholesale distributor of professional-grade pest control, fumigation, turf & ornamental, and vector control products to licensed pest management professionals. The company operates 46+ branch locations across North America and a B2B e-commerce platform, distributing products from 500+ vendor partners including proprietary offerings such as BugScents Sentry Pro, Termidor HE, Strike Max, and the Turf Fuel line.

Product overview

Target Specialty Products is a wholesale pest control and fumigation equipment supplier operating a B2B e-commerce platform. The company offers an extensive portfolio of pest management products organized into categories including pest control (insecticides, traps, termiticides, fumigation supplies, mattress encasements), rodent and wildlife control, moisture and remediation, turf and ornamental products (including proprietary Turf Fuel line), equipment (sprayers, tools, PPE), and vector control. Notable proprietary and featured products include BugScents™ Sentry Pro bed bug detection trap, Termidor® HE termiticide, Strike Max technology, Sumari® Triton Ant Gel Bait, SureKill® Evolve SC insecticide, and Mattress Safe encasement products. The company also provides education and training programs through its myLearning platform, webinars, and CEU credit programs. The e-commerce platform integrates with WorkWave PestPac for exclusive customer discounts. Target Specialty Products serves pest management, turf and ornamental, and vector control professionals from 46+ locations across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BugScents Sentry Pro Bed Bug Detection Trap A slim, discreet and reusable bed bug detection trap powered by patented pheromone attractant technology. Detects bed bugs in as little as 24 hours with 90-day extended use capability, attracting all life stages of unfed and blood-fed bed bugs. Sold to licensed pest management professionals.
• Termidor HE High-Efficiency Termiticide High-efficiency termiticide that cuts treatment time by 50% with shallower depths, less drilling and smaller trenches required. Used for termite control in commercial and residential applications.
• Strike Max Exclusive proprietary technology designed to elevate performance of pest management product applications. Used in conjunction with other pest control products to improve efficacy in field applications.
• Sumari Triton Ant Gel Bait Ant gel bait developed to address changing nutritional needs of ant colonies throughout their lifecycle, combining sugar, oil and protein in a single formulation to accommodate varying ant feeding preferences.
• SureKill Evolve SC Insecticide Broad-spectrum suspension concentrate insecticide with deltamethrin formulation providing residual control for up to 90 days for indoor and outdoor use. Effective against general household pests, mosquitoes, and turf/ornamental insects including mole crickets, chinch bugs, and ants.
• Turf Fuel Products Proprietary line of turf nutrition and plant defense products for the turf and ornamental industry. Includes Turf Fuel Cleanse, TF Mitigate (with manganese, zinc, sea kelp, and Templar technology), Vertical, Mic Drop, and Infinite, used by golf course superintendents, sports turf managers, and landscape professionals.
• Mattress Safe Encasements Mattress and box spring encasements certified for bed bug protection. Includes patented 'Zipper with Hook' technology, bite-proof and waterproof barriers, FurnitureSafe furniture encasements, BodySafe inspection suits, and LaundrySafe encasements.
• Education and Training Programs Educational offerings including myLearning online training platform, Business Growth Webinar Series, Turf Fuel MasterClasses, product education, new product alerts, Ask the Experts Q&A, and CEU credit training programs for pest management and turf professionals.
• Bifen I/T Insecticide/Termiticide Dual-purpose insecticide and termiticide available in multiple sizes (3/4 gal jug and 1 gal) used for pest control applications in commercial and residential settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free delivery on orders over $500
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BASFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Partnership with BASF for the 2026 Termite Series webinar program, providing training on termite biology, control methods, and treatment decision-making for pest management professionals.
• Douglas ProductscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2026Partnership for the 'Expanding Your Food Safety Business: A Guide for Pest Professionals' free webinar focused on fumigation opportunities and food safety markets for pest control professionals.
• BASFcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor chemical manufacturer partner featured on the homepage sponsors section. Provides pest control and termiticide products including Termidor HE.
• EnvucoreTechnology or IntegrationFeatured partner with loyalty program (Envu Stock your rewards and strengthen your business campaign). Provides specialty pest management solutions.
• SyngentacoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor agrochemical company partner providing turf and ornamental products, featured in homepage sponsors section.
• MGKcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing insect control solutions including NyGuard and Oneguard products, featured in promotional campaigns.
• LiphatechcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of BugScents pheromone technology powering the BugScents Sentry Pro bed bug detection trap, with patented lure attractant technology.
• AtticusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturing partner featured in homepage promotional banners with seasonal product promotions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Central Garden & Pet: Public (NASDAQ: CENT) specialty consumer and professional products company; its professional pest and turf segments directly overlap with Target Specialty Products' customer base, offering competing branded pest control and turf product distribution.
• Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply: Large privately-held distributor serving irrigation, landscape, turf, and pest management professionals with a multi-branch network across the U.S.; directly comparable in the Turf & Ornamental segment alongside overlap on pest control products.
• SiteOne Landscape Supply: Public (NYSE: SITE) national distributor of landscape, irrigation, turf, and pest management supplies; competes directly with Target Specialty Products in the Turf & Ornamental vertical and adjacently in pest control where their product lines overlap.
• Univar Solutions: One of the largest global chemical distributors with a significant pest management distribution arm (Veseris) and broader industrial chemical distribution, overlapping with Target Specialty Products on professional pest, turf, and vector product categories.

Direct peers

• Veseris: The rebranded specialty pest management distribution business of Univar, Veseris is the closest direct competitor to Target Specialty Products, distributing professional pest control products, equipment, and training to PMPs across North America with overlapping product lines and customer bases.
• Heritage Professional Products Group: Specialty distributor of pest control products and equipment serving licensed pest management professionals — overlapping customer base and product portfolio with Target Specialty Products across structural pest and fumigation categories.
• BWI Companies: Wholesale distributor serving golf course superintendents, turf managers, and pest control operators with a multi-state branch network; comparably serves the same Turf & Ornamental and pest professional customer segments as Target Specialty Products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtwjJPc8szqE2DtKDBGHyIw
• Facebookfacebook.com/TargetSpecialty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/target-specialty-products
• Instagraminstagram.com/targetspecialtyproducts

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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