PelGar International

What PelGar International does

PelGar International is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in rodenticides, insecticides, and repellents for the professional pest control, agricultural, public health, and humanitarian markets. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Alton, Hampshire, the company operates two dedicated manufacturing sites — Alton for rodenticide production and Telford (acquired from Agropharm in 2015) for insecticide and repellent production — supported by an on-site R&D function with insect culture capability and a recently expanded laboratory footprint. The company maintains ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications and holds JOSCAR registration for defense supply.

The business sells through a multi-channel model combining direct export to 70+ countries via regional business managers, distributor partnerships, white-label and contract manufacturing, and institutional supply to governments, militaries, and NGOs. Its branded portfolio includes proprietary formulations such as Cimetrol Super and Roban, alongside Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) technology developed in-house. The customer base spans professional pest control operators, agricultural distributors, retail channels, public health programs, and humanitarian decontamination efforts.

PelGar remains founder-owned (under Dr Gareth Capel-Williams) and is currently undergoing a deliberate organizational scaling phase, with a 2025-2026 Senior Leadership Team restructuring adding dedicated Heads of Sourcing, Production, Finance, and Global Sales. With 130+ employees and a 30-year operating history, the company is positioned as a mid-sized specialist in a regulatory-intensive category where incumbent dossiers and distribution depth are the principal barriers to entry.

Name

PelGar International

Legal name

PelGar International Ltd

Website

https://pelgar.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PelGar International is a UK-based manufacturer of rodenticides, insecticides, and repellents, founded in 1995 and operating two manufacturing sites. It serves professional pest control, agricultural, government, NGO, and defense customers across 70+ countries via branded products, white-label manufacturing, and direct export distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Products

NAICS

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

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Insecticides (AFABAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insect Baits & Gel Baits (Ant, Roach, etc.) (CRAJAHAB), Natural/Green Pest Control Products (CRAJAHAK)

Keywords

• Rodenticide manufacturing
• Insecticide formulations
• Pest control products
• Anticoagulant rodenticides
• Synthetic pyrethroids

Headquarters

HQ city

Alton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rodenticide Products: Manufacturing and sale of advanced rodenticide formulations including anticoagulant rodenticides (Brodifacoum, Bromadiolone, Difenacoum) for professional and amateur pest control markets.
2. Insecticide Products: Manufacturing and sale of insecticide formulations including synthetic pyrethroids, natural pyrethrum, and insect growth regulators for controlling flying and crawling insects.
3. White Label Manufacturing: Private label and bespoke product manufacturing allowing distributors, retailers and brands to sell PelGar products under their own brand with flexible packaging solutions.
4. Flexible Packaging Solutions: Custom packaging services providing sachets, pouches, retail cartons, tubs, buckets, sacks, bulk cartons, bottles and sprays in various sizes from 20g to 20kg.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PelGar International develops and manufactures advanced rodenticide and insecticide formulations for professional and amateur pest control markets. The company produces anticoagulant rodenticides, synthetic pyrethroid insecticides, insect repellents, and mechanical exclusion products, operating from two UK manufacturing sites and exporting to 70+ countries. It also offers white label and bespoke manufacturing services that enable distributors, retailers, and brands to sell PelGar products under their own labels.

Product overview

PelGar International is a UK-based manufacturer of pest control products with a comprehensive portfolio spanning rodenticides (Brodifacoum, Bromadiolone, Difenacoum-based formulations), insecticides (Alpha-Cypermethrin, Cypermethrin, Deltamethrin, Permethrin, Imidacloprid), insect repellents (DEET, PMD, Pyrethrum), and mechanical exclusion products (Roban Barrier, Roban Foam). The company offers white label and bespoke manufacturing solutions, supplying professional pest controllers, distributors, retailers, agricultural operations, and government organisations across 70+ countries. The product range includes various pack sizes from 20g retail packs to 20kg bulk formats, supporting both amateur and professional use markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Roban: Rodent exclusion product line including Roban Barrier (metal-fibre and polymer compound for sealing gaps) and Roban Foam (high-density non-overexpanding foam with chemical repellent).
• Cimetrol Super
• Vertox
• Brigand

Products and services

• Rodent Control
• Insect Control
• Insect Repellents
• Decontamination Kits
• Plant Protection
• Roban Barrier
• Roban Foam
• Cimetrol Super
• White Label Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 insect pest species cultured for precise formulation testing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• ISO (via UKAS)coreOthersPelGar is certified to ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems), demonstrating commitment to consistent quality, customer satisfaction, and environmental stewardship.
• SedexcoreOthersAs a Sedex member, PelGar supports ethical and responsible business practices throughout its supply chain, including labour standards, health and safety, environmental impact and business integrity.
• British Pest Control Association (BPCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPelGar is a member of BPCA, supporting engagement with the professional pest control community and ensuring products meet industry standards.
• Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPelGar supports CRRU and its Code of Best Practice, promoting responsible rodenticide use to protect wildlife and non-target species in the UK and Ireland.
• Rodenticide Resistance Action Committee (RRAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPelGar is a participant company with RRAC, a working group within CropLife International dedicated to improving understanding and management of anticoagulant rodenticide resistance.
• National Pest Management Association (NPMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPelGar is part of NPMA's global network, supporting industry leadership, education, and public health protection in pest management.
• FAOPMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPelGar participates in the Federation of Asian & Oceania Pest Managers Associations, promoting and strengthening the professional pest management industry throughout Asia and Oceania.
• AEPMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPelGar works alongside the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association, which represents professional pest managers across Australia and sets industry standards.
• PMANZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPelGar engages with the Pest Management Association New Zealand, promoting effective, responsible, and sustainable pest management practices across New Zealand.
• National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPelGar is affiliated with NPTA, reinforcing commitment to supporting pest control professionals with safe, effective and compliant solutions.
• EcocertminorOthersPelGar works with Ecocert for organic certification, supporting sustainable practices through certification, consulting and training services.
• OF&GminorOthersPelGar is certified under OF&G's Approved Inputs Scheme, recognising compliance with organic regulations for products permitted in certified organic farming systems.
• CeficcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPelGar is a member of Cefic, the forum for the EU chemical industry, supporting the transition to a sustainable, competitive and resilient future in Europe.
• Rodenticide Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPelGar participates in the Rodenticide Task Force, supporting responsible rodenticide use and industry stewardship initiatives.
• US State Pest Management AssociationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPelGar engages with multiple US state pest management associations including NPMA, NEPMA, NYPMA, IPMA, TPCA, VPMA, APMA, CPCO, KPCA, MPMA, NVPMA, PPMA, OPMA, WSPMA, NJPMA, AzPPO, PMAGKC, UPMA, and SCPCA to support professional standards and education.
• Barrettine IndustrialstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPelGar's Supplier of the Year 2025, recognised for outstanding partnership demonstrating reliability, flexibility, excellent customer focus, and proactive communication. Barrettine supplies high-quality chemical products and maintains ISO 9001 certification, SEDEX membership, and EcoVadis Silver Medal.
• 1envcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey distributor receiving technical training from PelGar's Regional Account Manager Andrew Knowles on product selection, application considerations and formulation benefits.
• ProphymacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal subsidiary of Savana based in Bobo Dioulasso, distributing PelGar rodenticide blocks and pellets in Burkina Faso. PelGar organises training workshops for local dealers to promote products and explain anticoagulant use.
• BASFminorOthersKey player in anticoagulant rodenticides market, mentioned as competitor in market reports alongside PelGar International.
• SyngentaminorOthersKey player in anticoagulant rodenticides market, mentioned as competitor in market reports alongside PelGar International.
• Rentokil Initial plcminorOthersKey player in anticoagulant rodenticides market, mentioned as competitor in market reports alongside PelGar International.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bayer Crop Science: Bayer owns Liphatech, a direct rodenticide peer, and competes across insecticide chemistry and formulations. PelGar overlaps with Bayer on rodenticide actives (Brodifacoum, Bromadiolone) and pyrethroid insecticides, although Bayer's portfolio spans the full pharma-to-crop chain.
• FMC Corporation: Specialist crop protection and pest control chemicals company, with significant pyrethroid and other insecticide overlap with PelGar's branded products. Stronger global scale and R&D resources but broader scope than PelGar's PMP-focused portfolio.
• Syngenta: Agrochemical incumbent cited as a key competitor in source data. Both produce insecticide formulations (including pyrethroids) and compete for distribution in agricultural and professional pest control channels, though Syngenta's centre of gravity is seeds and crop protection rather than PMP products.
• Corteva Agriscience: Global crop protection company with significant insecticide portfolio (including pyrethroids and spinosyns). Serves similar agricultural distributor and PMP channels as PelGar but operates at significantly greater scale.
• BASF: Global agrochemical major explicitly named as a competitor to PelGar in rodenticides. Overlaps with PelGar on rodenticide actives and professional pest control formulations, but operates across a vastly larger crop-protection and chemical portfolio rather than specialising in pest control.

Direct peers

• Neogen Corporation: Animal safety and pest control products manufacturer producing rodenticides and insecticides for agricultural and professional pest channels. Product and channel overlap with PelGar is direct, though Neogen's centre of gravity is animal/food safety genomics.
• JT Eaton & Co. US-based pest control products manufacturer with a long-established rodenticide range (including anticoagulant baits). Closely comparable profile to PelGar in terms of size, product breadth and PMP-channel focus.
• Liphatech: Specialist rodenticide manufacturer (now part of Bayer Crop Science) producing anticoagulant baits for professional and consumer markets. Product line and channel structure map closely to PelGar's Vertox/Brigand branded rodenticide portfolio.
• Bell Laboratories: US-based rodenticide specialist owned by Rollins (parent of Orkin). Direct competitor to PelGar's Vertox/Brigand WB rodenticide blocks and pellets, serving professional PMPs and consumer retail through comparable brand and channel models.

Others

• Rentokil Initial: Named in source data as a competitor in the anticoagulant rodenticides space, but Rentokil is primarily a pest control services operator (notably a PelGar end customer via its distributors) rather than a product manufacturer. Included as a connected/adjacent industry player rather than a true product peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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