What Amguard Environmental Technologies does

AMGUARD Environmental Technologies is the specialty markets division of AMVAC Chemical Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD). Operating from Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, the company markets a portfolio of EPA-registered pesticides — insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, adulticides, soil fumigants, and molluscicides — for non-crop specialty markets including public health (mosquito abatement), professional pest control, golf course turf management, lawn and landscape, and ornamental/greenhouse production. It also distributes FIFRA 25(b) exempt biorational products through its PROVERDE line. The portfolio is anchored by long-tenured, multi-site-mode chemistries such as DIBROM Concentrate (Naled-based aerial adulticide in use for over 50 years), PCNB-based TURFCIDE fungicides, and exclusive premix combinations like SUREPYC IQ, supplemented by patented TyraTech insect receptor targeting technology.

The product offering is delivered through two complementary go-to-market channels: a direct field sales organization staffed by regional sales managers covering defined US territories (Pest Control, Golf, Public Health key accounts, etc.), and a separate distribution-led motion via the OHP subsidiary, which routes greenhouse and nursery products through leading distribution partners across the US and Puerto Rico. Manufacturing is leveraged from AMVAC's 5 US plants, which produce active ingredients, formulations, biologicals, and biochemicals at scale. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales priced at the unit level — including case-quantity seasonal promotions and commercial drum pricing — rather than via subscriptions or licensing.

Customer concentration is spread across multiple verticals: government mosquito abatement districts, professional pest control operators, golf courses, lawn care operators, greenhouse and nursery growers (via OHP), foodservice establishments (for microbial cleaners), and consumer retail through Envance Technologies. Acquisition history underscores a multi-year build-out of biological and biorational capability, including the 2018 TyraTech acquisition, 2020 Agrinos acquisition, and 2023 American Bio-Systems asset acquisition, alongside partnerships with NewLeaf Symbiotics and Certis Biologicals to extend the GreenSolutions portfolio. AMGUARD does not separately disclose its revenue; consolidated financial data resides with publicly traded parent AVD.

Name

Amguard Environmental Technologies

Legal name

AMVAC Chemical Corporation

Website

https://amguardtech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AMGUARD Environmental Technologies is the specialty markets division of AMVAC Chemical Corporation, marketing EPA-registered pesticides, biorational products, and biological solutions for public health, professional pest control, golf, lawn and landscape, ornamental/greenhouse, consumer, and foodservice customers across the US and Puerto Rico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Saint Lucie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemical Products: Revenue generated from the sale of EPA-registered pesticide products including insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and molluscicides for non-crop specialty markets. Products are sold through distribution channels and direct sales representatives.
2. Green/Biorational Solutions: Revenue from FIFRA 25(b) exempt products and biological solutions including PROVERDE line and products distributed from partners like Certis Biologicals.
3. Professional Application Products: Revenue from products designed for professional pest control operators, public health officials, golf course superintendents, and turf managers including restricted use pesticides.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AMGUARD manufactures and commercializes EPA-registered pesticide and biorational products — including insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, adulticides, soil fumigants, and molluscicides — for non-crop specialty markets such as public health (mosquito abatement), professional pest control, golf course turf, lawn and landscape, and ornamental/greenhouse production. The company also offers FIFRA 25(b) exempt green solutions (PROVERDE line) and operates the OHP and TyraTech portfolio companies serving greenhouse/nursery growers and R&D for novel insect control technologies.

Product overview

AMGUARD Environmental Technologies is a diversified portfolio of non-crop and specialty chemical technology solutions organized around multiple product categories: Insecticides (AVESTA CS, NAVIGATOR NY/SC, NUVAN products, ORTHENE products, PRELUDE, WISDOM products, PROVERDE products), Herbicides (SCEPTER T&O, SUREPYC IQ), Fungicides (PREMION, TURFCIDE products), Adulticides (DIBROM CONCENTRATE, TRUMPET EC), Soil Fumigants (BASAMID G), Molluscicides (DEADLINE ORNAMENTAL), and Green Solutions/Biological Products (BIOMOP PLUS, DRAINGEL, PROVERDE FIFRA 25(b) exempt products). The portfolio also includes portfolio companies OHP (greenhouse/nursery solutions) and TyraTech (R&D for novel insect and weed control). Products serve Public Health (mosquito control), Pest Control (structural), Golf (turf disease management), Lawn & Landscape, Ornamental & Greenhouse, Consumer, and Green Solutions markets. The company leverages AMVAC's 5 US manufacturing plants and operates from Research Triangle Park, NC headquarters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TyraTech: Technology R&D company, recognized leader in development of novel effective and safe insect and weed control solutions
• OHP
• GreenSolutions

Products and services

• DIBROM® Concentrate Leading mosquito adulticide with Naled (87.4%) for aerial applications. Extremely effective at controlling mosquitoes even populations resistant to pyrethroids. Comes in returnable 30-gallon drums with Micromatic fittings. Targeted at public health agencies, mosquito abatement districts, and aerial applicators.
• TRUMPET® EC Mosquito adulticide with Naled (78.0%) for aerial applications and public health programs. Effective even against pyrethroid-resistant mosquito populations. Available in 30 gal. drums. For mosquito abatement districts and aerial applicators.
• AVESTA® CS Broad-spectrum insecticide containing lambda-cyhalothrin (9.7%) for controlling mosquitoes, ants, cockroaches, spiders, flies, ticks and other listed pests in indoor and outdoor applications. Available in 8 fl. oz. bottles, 1 qt. bottles, and 15 gal. drums. For professional pest control operators.
• NAVIGATOR® NY Professional-use insecticide containing Fipronil (9.1%) for control of labeled ants and other pests on outside surfaces and along foundation perimeters. IRAC Group 2B. Available in 20 fl. oz. bottles (8 per case). For professional pest control operators.
• NAVIGATOR® SC Pre- and post-construction termite control product with Fipronil for killing subterranean termites and perimeter pests. Non-repellent active ingredient transferred throughout colonies. Available in 2.5 gal. jugs, 78 fl. oz. and 20 fl. oz. bottles. For professional pest control operators.
• PRELUDE® Termiticide/Insecticide Termiticide with Permethrin (25.6%) also effective against ants, cockroaches, ticks, and flies. For barrier treatment, indoor, lawn, and ornamental applications. Available in 1 gal. and 2 gal. jugs. For professional pest control operators.
• WISDOM® EZ Pyrethroid insecticide with Bifenthrin (0.2%) on dispersible granules for lawn and perimeter applications. Controls ants (including fire ants), fleas, mole crickets, chinch bugs, and European crane flies. Available in 25 lb. bags. For lawn and landscape operators.
• WISDOM® G L/N Granular insecticide with Bifenthrin for controlling ants, fire ants, fleas, ticks, chinch bugs, crane fly larvae, and more. For lawns, perimeters, athletic fields, parks, nurseries, and sod farms. Approved for imported fire ant quarantine treatment. Available in 25 lb. bags.
• WISDOM® PRO L&H Concentrated insecticide with Bifenthrin (7.9%) for indoor and outdoor use against ants, fire ants, bagworms, gypsy moth caterpillars, leaf feeding caterpillars, tent caterpillars, chinch bugs, fleas, mosquitoes, spiders, ticks. Available in 1 qt. bottles. For professional pest control and lawn operators.
• WISDOM® TC Flowable Flowable Bifenthrin formulation for controlling termites and other indoor/outdoor structural pests plus broad spectrum lawn and ornamental pests. Available in 0.75 gal., 1 gal. jugs, and 30 gal. drums. For professional pest control operators.
• ORTHENE® PCO Pellets Insecticide pellets with Acephate (97.4%) for controlling cockroaches, ants, crickets, firebrats, wasps, earwigs, pillbugs, and sowbugs. For commercial kitchens and food handling establishments. Available in 10x1.4 oz. packets. For professional pest control operators.
• ORTHENE® Turf, Tree and Ornamental 97 Spray Insecticide containing Acephate for protecting trees, turf, and ornamentals from various insect pests. Labeled for ornamental trees, nursery stock, greenhouse plants, golf course turfgrass, and sod farms. Available in 0.773 lb. cans, 7.73 lb. bags, and 50 lb. drums.
• ORTHENE® Turf, Tree and Ornamental WSP Water soluble packet formulation of Acephate (75%) insecticide for trees, turf, and ornamentals. Convenient packet formulation reduces handling exposure. Available in 3x1/3 lb. bags (12 per case).
• NUVAN® ProStrips® Insecticide strips with Dichlorvos (18.6%) providing continuous protection for up to four months in enclosed areas. Effective against bed bugs, eggs, ants, cockroaches, wasps, flies, mosquitoes. Available in 6x12x16 gr. strips. For professional pest control and sensitive-area accounts.
• NUVAN® ProStrips®+ Larger 65g version of NUVAN PROSTRIPS for extended protection in larger enclosed areas. Continuous vapor action protection for up to four months. For professional pest control and sensitive-area accounts.
• NUVAN® Directed Spray Aerosol Insecticide spray with Dichlorvos for pest control. Available in 17 oz. cans (12 per case). For professional pest control operators.
• TURFCIDE® 10G Granular preventive fungicide with PCNB (10.0%) for controlling snow molds on non-residential turf including golf courses. Excellent for winter applications when spray equipment unavailable. Available in 50 lb. bags. For golf course superintendents and turf managers.
• TURFCIDE® 400 Contact fungicide with PCNB (40%) for snow mold control on turf. Recognized as most effective single active ingredient for all three major snow mold pathogens with over 50 years of use. Available in 2.5 gal. jugs. For golf course superintendents and turf managers.
• PREMION® Fungicide Dual-mode fungicide with PCNB (37.82%) and Tebuconazole (2.5%) for controlling anthracnose, dollar spot, and other turfgrass diseases. FRAC Group 14 and 3 fungicides with contact and systemic activity. Available in 2.5 gal. jugs. For golf course superintendents and turf managers.
• SUREPYC® IQ Premix herbicide with Imazaquin (16%) and Sulfentrazone (8%) for warm-season turfgrass. Controls doveweed, false green kyllinga, green kyllinga, sedges, and more than 70 weed species. Dual modes of action. Available in 1 qt. bottles and 1 gal. jugs. For lawn care operators and turf managers.
• SCEPTER® T&O 70 WDG Herbicide Selective post-emergence herbicide with Imazaquin for broad-spectrum weed control in turf and landscape ornamentals. Controls sedges, dollarweed, wild garlic, henbit. WSSA Group 2. Available in 11.43 oz. bottles. For lawn care operators and landscape professionals.
• BASAMID® G Granular soil fumigant containing Dazomet (99.0%), the only granular soil fumigant on the market. Controls listed weeds (bermudagrass, Poa annua seeds), nematodes, and soil diseases. Available in 50 lb. bags. For turf managers, nursery operators, and golf courses.
• DEADLINE® Ornamental Molluscicide with Metaldehyde (4%) formulated into rain and irrigation resistant mini-pellets for use around ornamentals as a barrier around gardens or individual plants. Contains SNARE attractant. Available in 25 lb. bags. For nursery, greenhouse, and landscape professionals.
• PROVERDE® Broad Spectrum Insect Killer Aerosol FIFRA 25(b) exempt insecticide with Geraniol (1.3%) and Cinnamon Oil (0.2%) using patented insect receptor targeting technology. For use in sensitive areas including kitchens, schools, and hospitals. Available in 14 oz. cans. For green pest control in residential and commercial accounts.
• PROVERDE® Dust Insecticide Dry formulation FIFRA 25(b) exempt insecticide with Thyme Oil (4.1%) using patented insect receptor targeting technology. For indoor/outdoor natural dust contact applications. Available in 1 lb. bottles. For green pest control in residential and commercial accounts.
• PROVERDE® Wasp & Hornet Killer Aerosol FIFRA 25(b) exempt fast contact insecticide with Geraniol (0.89%) for wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets. Sprays up to 15 feet, destroys nests. Available in 14 oz. cans. For residential and commercial accounts.
• BIOMOP PLUS™ Floor Cleaner Highly concentrated floor cleaner and biological degrader with Bacillus microbial blend for food service applications. Digests organic waste, grease, cleans floors, and keeps drains free-flowing. Not subject to FIFRA registration. Available in 1 gal. bottles and 5 gal. pails. For food service operators and distributors.
• DRAINGEL™ Drain Cleaner Highly concentrated microbial drain cleaner with Bacillus microbial blend. Removes organic waste and odors from drains. Flip-top cap for easy application. Not subject to FIFRA registration. Available in 1 qt. and 1 gal. sizes. For food service operators and distributors.
• OHP® portfolio company (Olympic Horticultural Products) Leading provider of technology-based pesticide solutions specifically packaged and labeled for greenhouse and nursery production applications. Markets products through a network of leading distribution partners throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. For greenhouse growers, nursery operators, and horticulture distributors.
• TyraTech technology platform Technology R&D platform recognized as a leader in development of novel effective and safe insect and weed control solutions. Powers the PROVERDE product line of FIFRA 25(b) exempt insecticides using natural active ingredients through patented insect receptor targeting technology. Acquired by American Vanguard in 2018 to strengthen AMGUARD's research and development capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• DIBROM Concentrate is the leading aerial adulticide for mosquito control for over 50 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• Certis BiologicalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 November 2023OHP, an American Vanguard Company, became master distributor in U.S. non-crop markets of biological technologies developed by Certis Biologicals. The agreement includes commercialization of BotaniGard and Mycotrol products and exclusive access to Certis' pipeline of new technologies for non-crop markets. Certis Biologicals is a pioneer in biological pesticides and part of Mitsui & Company's AgriScience Division.
• NewLeaf SymbioticsstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2023AMGUARD partnered with NewLeaf Symbiotics to bring biological solutions to North American specialty markets, enhancing the GreenSolutions portfolio with microbial technologies.
• American Bio-SystemsstrategicTechnology or Integration · 16 January 2023American Vanguard Corporation acquired assets of American Bio-Systems, a provider of biological pest management products, expanding AMGUARD's biological solutions portfolio.
• AgrinosstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2020American Vanguard acquired Agrinos, a biological crop input company, enhancing the GreenSolutions portfolio with biorational technologies including fertilizers, microbials, and nutritionals.
• TyraTechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTyraTech is a technology R&D company and recognized leader in development of novel effective and safe insect and weed control solutions. AMGUARD acquired TyraTech (2018 acquisition by American Vanguard) to strengthen its green solutions portfolio with patented insect receptor targeting technology.
• OHP Inc (Olympic Horticultural Products)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOHP is the leading provider of technology-based solutions for greenhouse and nursery production applications. Strategic integration with OHP positions AMGUARD as a leading technology and market access provider for ornamental markets.
• Project Evergreen/GreenCare for TroopsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAMGUARD supports Project Evergreen's mission and GreenCare for Troops program, which provides free lawn care services to military families.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FMC Corporation: Specialty crop protection chemicals manufacturer with significant turf & ornamental and pest control businesses. Comparable to AMGUARD's specialty markets focus and competes head-to-head in several active ingredients and formulation categories.
• Envu (formerly Bayer Environmental Science): Carve-out of Bayer's environmental science business focused on pest control, turf, and ornamental markets globally. Overlaps with AMGUARD across virtually every specialty segment — public health, golf, lawn/landscape, pest control — and is the most direct competitor among large incumbents.
• BASF: Global chemical company with a large Agricultural Solutions division including turf, ornamental, and specialty pesticide products. Competes with AMGUARD across public health, golf, and ornamental/greenhouse markets.
• Syngenta: Global crop protection leader with an extensive specialty markets (T&O) portfolio including insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides for turf, ornamental, and pest control segments that overlap directly with AMGUARD's specialty markets.
• Corteva Agriscience: Major agricultural and specialty crop protection company with a meaningful turf & ornamental business. Competes with AMGUARD in lawn care herbicides, golf fungicides, and ornamental/greenhouse protection.
• Valent USA: US crop protection subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical with strong turf & ornamental and pest control presence. Competes directly with AMGUARD in lawn care, golf, ornamental, and structural pest control categories.

Direct peers

• Control Solutions Inc. Specialty pesticide manufacturer focused on the pest control operator (PCO) market with a portfolio of insecticides, termiticides, and lawn care products. Directly comparable in target customer (professional pest control and turf) and product categories to AMGUARD's pest control and lawn/landscape segments.
• Nisus Corporation: Specialty manufacturer of borate-based and biorational pest control products for the structural pest control industry. Directly comparable to AMGUARD's pest control and green solutions segments with a similar mix of conventional and reduced-risk chemistries.
• MGK (McLaughlin Gormley King Company): Manufacturer of pyrethrin-based and botanical insecticides serving PCO, public health, and turf markets. Comparable to AMGUARD in serving the same professional end users with a mix of conventional and 'green'/natural chemistry — including FIFRA 25(b) type products.

Emerging players

• BioWorks: Specialty biological crop protection company focused on greenhouse, nursery, and horticulture markets. Comparable to AMGUARD's GreenSolutions portfolio and overlaps directly with OHP's greenhouse/nursery distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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