Degesch America

What Degesch America does

Degesch America, Inc., founded in 1977 and headquartered in Weyers Cave, Virginia, is the U.S. division of the German family-owned Detia-Degesch Group and the nation's only domestic manufacturer and registrant of metal phosphide fumigants. Its product platform centers on the heritage Phostoxin® and Magtoxin® metal phosphide brands, complemented by the newly launched U-Phos® and U-Phos® 2% cylinderized phosphine fumigants (EPA-approved January 2024), a broad insecticide/IGR portfolio (Diacon®, Centynal™, Gravista®, Inselux™, PBO-8® Synergist), proprietary application and deactivation equipment (J-System® recirculation blowers, Automatic Pellet Dispenser, Fumi-Sleeves®, Fumi-Cel® Bags, Phostoxin® Prepac FumiDiscs, Hooded Deactivation Drum), integrated Dräger and Detia-Degesch phosphine monitoring equipment, and a full safety equipment line. The company also operates a proprietary Catalytic Adsorption Unit (CAU) scrubber for phosphine emissions abatement and a Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) organic treatment offering in partnership with vQm Packaging.

The company serves stored-product pest control markets — protecting grain, dried fruit, nuts, tobacco, and other post-harvest commodities, in-transit cargo (bulk carrier vessels, barges, railcars), and food processing facilities (e.g., flour mills such as Pendleton Flour Mills). Customers span enterprise food processors, commodity exporters, maritime operators, and the long tail of pest-control professionals purchasing through the online store. It is the only USA member of the International Maritime Fumigation Organization (IMFO), a GAFTA Approved Fumigator, and a USDA Compliance Agreement holder for quarantine and phytosanitary export treatments.

The business model combines (1) direct product sales through 7+ U.S. regional service divisions (East Coast, Gulf Coast, Pacific Coast) and an owned online e-commerce store with publicly disclosed per-unit pricing and bulk discounts; (2) professional fumigation services (in-transit, commodity, food plant, organic/MAP, quarantine, ULV fogging, material removal, degassing, CAU abatement) priced on a custom quote basis; (3) international distribution of Fumitoxin through affiliated Sunzon International, Inc. and the Detia-Degesch Group partner network reaching 115+ countries; and (4) training and certification revenue through the Degesch Academy Phosphine Certification Course. Degesch America is a privately held, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Detia-Degesch Group, employs 51-100 people, and is led by a U.S.-based executive team under President & CEO Bartek Drewnowski.

Name

Degesch America

Legal name

Degesch America, Inc.

Website

https://degeschamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Degesch America, Inc. is the U.S. division of Germany's Detia-Degesch Group and the nation's only domestic manufacturer of metal phosphide fumigants (Phostoxin®, Magtoxin®, U-Phos®), serving food processors, commodity handlers, maritime operators, and pest-control professionals with fumigants, application equipment, monitoring, and licensed fumigation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Fumigation Products

NAICS

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

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Pest Control Product Supply (Fumigants, Traps, Lures, Applicator Equipment) (AFAOAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grain Protectants & Post-Harvest Insecticide Application (AFAOAIAF), Fumigants & Soil Sterilants (AFABAAAL), Fumigants & Soil Sterilants (IMAEAEAM)

Keywords

• Stored product fumigation
• Phosphine fumigants
• Agricultural pest control
• Grain protection chemicals
• Fumigation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Weyers Cave

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Fumigants, Insecticides/IGRs, Equipment & Supplies): Sale of manufactured and distributed chemical products (Phostoxin®, Magtoxin®, U-Phos®, Diacon® IGR family, Centynal™, Gravista®, Inselux™, PBO-8®, Fumi-Cel®, Fumi-Sleeves®), monitoring devices, sealing supplies, application/safety/deactivation equipment and branded safety bundles. Order fulfillment primarily through the company's own online store (UPS) and through U.S. regional service divisions.
2. Professional Fumigation & Pest Control Services: Service revenue from licensed applicators performing in-transit fumigation (bulk carrier vessels, barges, railcars), commodity fumigation (grain, dried fruit, nuts, tobacco), food plant and spot fumigation, organic treatments (CO2 / Modified Atmosphere Packaging), USDA quarantine and phytosanitary treatments, ULV fogging, fumigation material removal, degassing, and phosphine abatement (CAU scrubber) services.
3. International / Export Distribution Royalties: International sales of Fumitoxin handled through affiliated Sunzon International, Inc. (where Mike McLean serves as VP), generating export revenue through the Detia-Degesch Group network spanning Europe, Africa and the Americas.
4. Training & Certification (Degesch Academy): Online Phosphine Certification Course and training product line (videos, manuals, podcast) sold/served to pest control professionals, regulators and trade association members; supports product sales ecosystem and recurring engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Degesch America, Inc. is the U.S. division of the German Detia-Degesch Group and the nation's only domestic manufacturer and registrant of metal phosphide fumigants. The company produces and distributes the Phostoxin® and Magtoxin® metal phosphide fumigant lines, the new EPA-approved cylinderized U-Phos® phosphine fumigant, a portfolio of insecticides and insect growth regulators (Diacon®, Centynal™, Gravista®, Inselux™, PBO-8®), proprietary application and recirculation equipment (J-System® blowers, Automatic Pellet Dispenser, Fumi-Sleeves®, Fumi-Cel®), and Dräger-based monitoring and safety equipment. The product portfolio is complemented by professional fumigation, quarantine, MAP organic treatment, degassing, and phosphine abatement services delivered through seven U.S. regional service divisions.

Product overview

Degesch America, Inc. (founded 1977 in Weyers Cave, Virginia) is the U.S. division of the German Detia-Degesch Group and the nation's only domestic manufacturer and registrant of metal phosphide fumigants. Its portfolio is organized as a platform of complementary product lines plus professional fumigation services rather than a single unified software product. The core fumigant franchise centers on the metal phosphide brands Phostoxin® and Magtoxin®, complemented by a new cylinderized phosphine line headlined by U-Phos® and U-Phos® 2%. Insecticide and insect growth regulator offerings include the Diacon® IGR family (Diacon® IGR, Diacon®-D IGR, Diacon® IGR PLUS), Centynal™ EC and Centynal™ Synergized insecticides, Gravista™/Gravista®-D, PBO-8® Synergist, and Inselux™ Fog and Mill Spray. Application and deactivation equipment (J-System® Recirculation Blowers A-3/B-9, Automatic Pellet Dispenser, Fumi-Sleeves®, Fumi-Cel® Bags, Phostoxin® Prepac FumiDiscs, Absorbent Pads, Hooded Deactivation Drum, Wire Deactivation Basket) and monitoring tools (Detia Degesch and Drager phosphine tubes and pumps, Drager X-am® 5000, Dräger Pac® 8000) enable proper application and safety. Safety equipment (Drager X-plore® 6300, Drager Phosphine Canister, Drager X-plore 1750 N95, Drager PAS® Lite LP SCBA, Degesch Safety Bundle), regulatory placards, and sealing supplies round out the offering. Service lines — In-Transit, Commodity, Food Plant/Spot, Organic/MAP, Quarantine, ULV Fogging, Fumigation Material Removal, Degassing, and Abatement Services using the company's Catalytic Adsorption Unit — wrap around the product portfolio, supported by the Degesch Academy Phosphine Certification Course and GAFTA/USDA-compliant operating standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Phostoxin®: Metal phosphide fumigant brand manufactured by Degesch America.
• Magtoxin®
• U-Phos®
• Diacon®
• Centynal™
• Gravista®
• PBO-8®
• Inselux™
• Fumitoxin
• Fumi-Cel®
• Fumi-Sleeves®
• J-System®
• Degesch Academy

Products and services

• Phostoxin® (Aluminum Phosphide Fumigant) Metal phosphide fumigant manufactured and registered domestically by Degesch America, used with prepac discs, Fumi-Sleeves®, Fumi-Cel® Bags, and the Automatic Pellet Dispenser for railcar, container, silo, and commodity fumigation.
• Magtoxin® (Magnesium Phosphide Fumigant) Metal phosphide fumigant manufactured and registered domestically by Degesch America, paired with Phostoxin® as one of the company's flagship phosphide fumigant lines for stored product pest control.
• U-Phos® Phosphine Fumigant EPA-approved cylinderized phosphine fumigant introduced to the U.S. market in January 2024, positioned as a cost-effective and reliable alternative to methyl bromide, aluminum phosphide, and magnesium phosphide, dispensed via Gas Apps Hi-Flo dispensing equipment.
• U-Phos® 2% Cylinderized Phosphine Fumigant 2% cylinderized phosphine fumigant variant offered alongside U-Phos® in Degesch America's expanding cylinderized phosphine solution portfolio.
• Diacon® IGR (Insect Growth Regulator) Versatile liquid insect growth regulator with (S)-Methoprene for control of lesser grain borers, Indian meal moth, saw-toothed grain beetles, and other stored product pests; dilutable with oil or water and labeled for all stored commodities.
• Diacon® IGR PLUS (IGR + Adulticide) Combination insect growth regulator plus adulticide emulsifiable concentrate with (S)-Methoprene and deltamethrin, designed for grain stream treatment and empty bin/warehouse treatments; CODEX approved for cereal grains.
• Diacon®-D IGR (Dry) Ready-to-use dry insect growth regulator formulation designed for locations where water is scarce, suitable for on-farm and off-premise storage sites and labeled for all stored commodities.
• Centynal™ EC Insecticide Emulsifiable concentrate insecticide with deltamethrin for broad-spectrum control of stored product insects; can be applied directly to grain stream or as empty bin treatment; CODEX approved and tank-mixable with Diacon® IGR and PBO-8® Synergist.
• Centynal™ Synergized Insecticide Two-active-ingredient synergized insecticide combining Deltamethrin 1.2% with Piperonyl Butoxide 33.3% for knockdown and control of tough stored product insects on wheat, corn, rice, and other grains.
• Gravista™ / Gravista®-D Insecticide Stored product insecticide brand family in liquid and dry formulations offered by Degesch America for grain protectant and adulticide use.
• Inselux™ Fog and Mill Spray Fog and mill spray insecticide used in mill, food plant, and stored product facilities for surface and fogging treatments.
• PBO-8® Synergist Synergist that blocks mixed-function oxidase enzymes in insects to enhance insecticide efficacy, used with Pyronyl® Crop Spray or Centynal® Insecticide across most misting, fogging, or spray equipment.
• J-System® Recirculation Blowers (A-3 and B-9) Original A-3 and B-9 low-flow recirculation blowers used to evenly distribute fumigant in ship holds, grain bins, and other bulk storages; described as the industry standard.
• Automatic Pellet Dispenser Proprietary automated device that applies Phostoxin® pellets directly into the grain stream as it enters a storage facility, improving accuracy and reducing applicator exposure.
• Degesch Academy Phosphine Certification Course Online certification program launched in January 2024 covering pest identification, application calculations, monitoring for efficacy and safety, with expert-led video lectures and progress evaluation; supports continuous customer enablement and regulatory compliance.
• In-Transit Fumigation Service Professional fumigation service for complex bulk carrier vessels, barges, and railcars in transit, leveraging Degesch America's status as the only USA member of the International Maritime Fumigation Organization (IMFO).
• Commodity Fumigation Service Post-harvest crop protection fumigation of grain, dried fruit, nuts, tobacco, and other agricultural products in tanks, bins, silos, chambers, and warehouses.
• Food Plant and Spot Fumigation Service Structural fumigation for entire mill, manufacturing plant, and warehouse treatments, plus innovative spot applications focused on problem areas to minimize downtime at milling, baking, processing, and brewing facilities.
• Organic / Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) Treatment Service Organic pest treatment services including conventional Carbon Dioxide fumigation and Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), which alters gas composition within sealed packages for short-term treatment or long-term storage, delivered in partnership with vQm Packaging.
• Quarantine / Phytosanitary Treatment Service USDA Compliance Agreement-based import quarantine and phytosanitary export treatments for containerized cargo, tarps, and warehouses to stop invasive pests.
• Phosphine Abatement (CAU Scrubber) Service Phosphine abatement using an in-house Catalytic Adsorption Unit (scrubber) that catalytically oxidizes hydrogen phosphide at low temperatures to produce water and nonvolatile phosphates, enabling facilities subject to phosphine emission limits to meet property-line aeration restrictions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products sold and used in over 115 countries worldwide via Detia-Degesch Group partner network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

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

• Detia-Degesch GmbH (Germany)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Degesch America, Inc. The Detia-Degesch Group manufactures fumigants in Europe, Africa and the Americas for international consumption. Degesch America operates as the United States division, producing Phostoxin®, Magtoxin®, U-Phos® and U-Phos® 2% under the group's technology and brand family.
• Degesch South AfricacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister entity within the Detia-Degesch Group distributing Detia-Degesch fumigant products in the South African market.
• Degesch MexicocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister entity distributing Detia-Degesch fumigant products in Mexico (degeschmexico.com).
• FugrancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorldwide partner distributing Detia-Degesch fumigant products (fugran.com/en/).
• Degesch CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister entity distributing Detia-Degesch fumigant products in Canada (degeschcanada.com). Privacy policy is jointly maintained with Degesch America, Inc.
• Degesch de ChilecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorldwide partner distributing Detia-Degesch fumigant products in Chile (degesch.cl).
• Bequisa S.A. (Brazil)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorldwide partner distributing Detia-Degesch fumigant products in Brazil (bequisa.com.br).
• ROCA (Spain)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorldwide partner distributing Detia-Degesch fumigant products in Spain (rocadefisan.es/en/).
• International Maritime Fumigation Organization (IMFO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDegesch America, Inc. is the only USA member of IMFO, enabling global reach beyond the initial fumigant introduction for in-transit vessel, barge and railcar fumigations.
• vQm PackagingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered to provide state-of-the-art equipment (liners, vacuum units, impulse sealers) for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) organic commodity treatments, making Degesch a one-stop-shop for MAP.
• Sunzon International, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated entity handling international sales of Fumitoxin; DAI's Director of Production & Compliance, Michael McLean, also serves as Vice President of Sunzon International.
• ChemTrec (Chemical Transportation Emergency Center)minorOthersListed as a supported organization on the DAI website (chemtrec.com), supporting emergency response for transported fumigant products.
• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)coreOthersDegesch America holds USDA Compliance Agreements authorizing it to perform import quarantine and phytosanitary export treatments on containerized cargo, tarps and warehouses to stop invasive pests.
• Dräger (safety equipment manufacturer)coreTechnology or IntegrationDegesch America distributes and integrates Dräger safety equipment in its pest-control portfolio, including Drager X-plore® 6300 Mask, Drager X-plore 1750 N95 Mask, Drager Phosphine Canister, Drager X-am® 5000 Monitor, Dräger Pac® 8000, Drager Accuro® Pump, Drager PAS® Lite LP SCBA, and Drager Phosphine detector tubes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Douglas Products: Douglas Products is a major U.S. manufacturer and distributor of fumigants and pest control products, including the Profume® (sulfuryl fluoride) brand. It is a direct competitor to Degesch America in the stored-product fumigation and pest-control chemistries space, serving overlapping customers (grain elevators, mills, food processors).

Emerging players

• Rollins (Orkin): Rollins, the parent of Orkin, is the largest U.S. pest-control services company and serves commercial food-processing customers. It overlaps with Degesch America in commercial fumigation and stored-product pest services, though Orkin's core focus is structural pest control rather than commodity fumigation.

Broad incumbents

• Detia Degesch GmbH: The German parent company and manufacturer of metal phosphide fumigants for European, African and broader international markets. Detia Degesch GmbH produces the same phosphide chemistries that Degesch America produces in the U.S., making it the closest upstream and international counterpart.
• BASF: BASF's agricultural solutions division includes pest-control chemistry lines that overlap with Degesch America's insecticide and IGR product families. It is a broad incumbent in the agricultural chemicals industry that competes for similar customers, though it does not specialize in phosphide fumigation.
• UPL Limited: UPL is a global crop-protection and fumigant producer with a significant stored-product pest control portfolio, including phosphine-generating products. It competes with Degesch America internationally and offers broader crop-protection chemistry lines that overlap with the Diacon®/Centynal™ insecticide families.
• Rentokil Initial: Rentokil Initial is a global pest-control services leader (Rentokil Pest Control, Steritech) that operates in food processing and stored-product fumigation services. While not a fumigant manufacturer, it competes with Degesch America's professional fumigation services business for enterprise food-plant and warehouse customers.
• FMC Corporation: FMC Corporation is a global crop-protection chemicals company whose insecticide portfolio overlaps with Degesch America's Centynal™ and Diacon® product families. While FMC is a broad incumbent rather than a stored-product specialist, it competes for insecticide shelf space in grain protectants and IGR categories.
• Syngenta: Syngenta is one of the world's largest crop-protection companies with insecticides and seed treatments targeting stored-product pests. It competes broadly with Degesch America's insecticide/IGR portfolio, although it does not manufacture metal phosphide fumigants.
• Ecolab: Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions with a substantial food-and-beverage pest elimination service line. It serves many of the same food processing, milling, and beverage customers as Degesch America's Food Plant and Spot Fumigation service, though its portfolio is much broader.

Regional players

• Degesch South Africa: Degesch South Africa is a sister entity within the Detia-Degesch Group that distributes the same fumigant product lines in the South African market. It is comparable to Degesch America as a regional operating affiliate of the same parent group, but does not directly compete in the U.S. territory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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