Fumigadora Trumix

What Fumigadora Trumix does

Fumigadora Trumix (legal entity Grupo Comercial Fumigadora Trumix S.A.) is a Costa Rican pest control and fumigation company founded in 2010 by Eduardo Molina Arias and Osvaldo Molina Cerdas. The company operates from Santa Lucía de Barva, Heredia, and delivers integrated pest management (MIP) services under authorization from Costa Rica's Ministry of Health, using 100% biodegradable products applied via ULV cold nebulization, thermal nebulization, smoke flooding, gel baiting, and fifth-generation quaternary ammonium disinfection. Its service portfolio covers common insect control, termite treatment, rodent control, disinfection, and a deep set of specialized protocols (bed bugs, mites, ticks, fleas, carpenter ants, crazy ants, leafcutter ants, wood-boring beetles, slugs/snails, and SINAC-compliant wildlife management) delivered on-site by certified field technicians. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and transportation-fleet customers, with publicly disclosed enterprise clients including ICE, Bridgestone, UPS, Calvo, Parque Diversiones, Menarini, and Netafim.

Name

Fumigadora Trumix

Legal name

Grupo Comercial Fumigadora Trumix S.A.

Website

https://trumix.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fumigadora Trumix is a Costa Rican pest control and fumigation company founded in 2010, serving residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across the Gran Área Metropolitana with Ministry of Health-authorized biodegradable products and integrated pest management services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Services

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Fumigation Services (Structural/Commodity) (IMAIAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural/Facility Fumigation Services (Warehouses, Mills, Silos) (AFACAGAB), Commodity & Stored-Product Pest Control (Grain, Feed, Seed) (AFACAGAC), Insect Control (Crawling/Flying Insects) for Farms & Ag Facilities (AFACAGAF)

Keywords

• Pest control services
• Professional fumigation
• Integrated pest management
• Termite and rodent control
• Disinfection and sanitization

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Lucía de Barva, Heredia

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pest Control and Fumigation Services: One-time and recurring professional pest control services including insect fumigation, termite treatment, rodent control, disinfection, and specialized treatments. Pricing is quote-based, determined by property size, pest type, and severity. Services are available as single treatments or as part of scheduled maintenance programs (weekly, biweekly, monthly, or quarterly) for commercial and institutional clients.
2. Wildlife Management Consulting: Advisory and control services for wild fauna (raccoons, opossums, feral cats, etc.) conducted with SINAC-authorized biologists, including site inspection, technical report, field work, and collection if applicable.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fumigadora Trumix provides professional pest control, fumigation, and disinfection services for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across Costa Rica's Gran Área Metropolitana (GAM). Services include insect control (cockroaches, ants, termites, bed bugs, mites, fleas, wasps, leafcutter ants), rodent control, disinfection using fifth-generation quaternary ammonium compounds, and wildlife management with SINAC-authorized biologists, all delivered on-site using biodegradable Ministry of Health-approved products and Integrated Pest Management (MIP) methodology.

Product overview

Fumigadora Trumix is a Costa Rican pest control company offering a portfolio of professional fumigation and disinfection services. The core service offerings include common insect control, termite control, rodent control, and disinfection, each delivered as a distinct service module. Specialized treatments are available as add-on services for specific pests including bed bugs, mites, ticks, fleas, wasps, wood moths, woodworm, carpenter ants, crazy ants, rainy season ants, leafcutter ants (perimeter defense and nest elimination), slugs and snails, and wildlife control. The company operates under Integrated Pest Management (MIP) methodology using biodegradable products authorized by the Costa Rican Ministry of Health. Services include inspection, personalized quotations, professional application, certificates, and guarantees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Common Insect Control (Control de Insectos Comunes) Fumigation service for common insects including American cockroach, Oriental cockroach, scorpions, common ants, spiders, silverfish, mosquitoes, flies, pantry moths, and wall moths. Applies insecticide perimetrically and in critical zones, with thermal or cold nebulization for flying insects. Targeted at residential, commercial, and industrial clients in Costa Rica.
• Termite Control (Control de Termitas) Specialized termite control service including inspection to identify the genus (subterranean, dry wood, or damp wood), chemical barrier application, deep wood fumigation, and structural treatment recommendations for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Rodent Control (Control de Roedores) Rodent population control via strategically installed bait stations containing rodenticide blocks, mechanical traps, or rubber boards. Bait stations simulate a safe environment for rodents to consume bait, which dehydrates them in their burrows. Includes monthly maintenance service.
• Disinfection (Desinfección) Disinfectant fumigation service using fifth-generation quaternary ammonium compounds via cold nebulization. Eliminates microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, fungi, molds, yeasts, and amoebas. Safe re-entry time is 1 hour.
• Wildlife Management Consulting (Asesoría y Control de Fauna Silvestre) Safe and legal wildlife management service for wild fauna (raccoons, opossums, feral cats, etc.) complying with current Costa Rican regulations. Works with SINAC-authorized biologists for complex cases to ensure effective, safe, and environmentally respectful solutions. Includes site visit, field work, technical report with recommendations, and collection if applicable.
• Leafcutter Ant Perimeter Defense (Control de Zompopas en Instalaciones) Perimetric defense protocol against foraging leafcutter ants (Atta cephalotes and Atta colombica) from external nests using high-residuality insecticides. Includes blocking access routes, treating identified trails, full structural perimeter application, and internal access point gel application.
• Leafcutter Ant Nest Elimination (Nidos de Zompopas en Áreas Verdes) Leafcutter ant nest elimination in green areas using a specialized smoke flooding machine that penetrates underground tunnels and interconnections to attack the colony's core, including the queen and fungus colonies. Multiple interventions may be required for large or interconnected nests.
• Bed Bug Control (Chinches de Cama) Bed bug treatment requiring at least 2 fumigations 5 days apart to control the breeding cycle, plus a monitoring visit 5-7 days after. Requires emptying and semi-dismantling of the room including mattress, baseboards, curtains, carpets, and bedding.
• German Cockroach Control (Cucaracha Germánica) Specialized control for German cockroach (Blattella germanica) using specialized gel bait different from standard insecticide, applied with greater precision in activity zones. Treatment consists of 2 fumigations one week apart.
• Carpenter Ant Control (Hormiga Carpintera) Carpenter ant control requiring inspection to identify nest locations and damage extent. Treatment includes insecticide application directly in galleries and nests, plus perimetric treatment to prevent re-infestations. Humidity and wood-to-soil contact elimination recommended.
• Crazy Ant Control (Hormiga Loca) Invasive crazy ant (Nylanderia fulva) control requiring ongoing integrated pest management. Recommended treatment every 15 days or monthly. Can cause electrical equipment damage. Includes maintenance of bare soil buffer strip and bait application for lots with adjacent vacant land.
• Flea Control (Pulgas) Corrective flea control treatment consisting of 2 fumigations one week apart. First application controls existing population; second controls hatching eggs. Includes pre-treatment recommendations for pet bathing and carpet vacuuming.
• Tick Control (Garrapatas) Corrective tick control treatment with 2 fumigations one week apart. First controls existing ticks; second handles hatching eggs. Exterior treatment recommended for yards and gardens. Requires pets to be de-wormed before treatment.
• Mite Control (Ácaros) Mite control treatment with 2 fumigations one month apart. Includes fine spray application in rooms, bedding washing recommendations, humidity control, and dry smoke canisters for mold and humidity issues. Separate protocol exists for flour mites in pantries.
• Wasp Elimination (Avispas) Wasp elimination service including controlled smoke application to disorient wasps, liquid insecticide application by a specialized technician with protective equipment, and safe nest removal.
• Wood Moth Control (Polilla de Madera) Wood moth (wood-boring beetle) control requiring initial technical inspection to assess damage extent and determine appropriate treatment. Similar approach to carpenter ants and termites.
• Woodworm Control (Carcoma) Woodworm (wood-boring beetle larvae) control affecting furniture, floors, beams, and wooden objects. Requires initial inspection to identify beetle type and infestation level. Treatment includes curative products on affected wood and preventive measures on nearby sound wood.
• Rainy Season Ant Control (Hormigas en Época Lluviosa) Rainy season ant control protocol for sugar ants and garden ants with 2 interventions: first application with specialized gel in strategic points plus fumigation in key areas; second application 7-10 days later for evaluation and reinforcement.
• Slug and Snail Control (Babosas y Caracoles)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% biodegradable products approved by Ministry of Health, safe for people and pets after 2-hour ventilation period
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SINAC (Sistema Nacional de Áreas de Conservación)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Trumix partners with SINAC-authorized biologists for wildlife management services. Under Costa Rica's wildlife conservation law, fauna handling must be conducted by technically and scientifically competent personnel. Trumix coordinates with authorized biologists to provide compliant wildlife control services for clients dealing with wild animals (raccoons, opossums, feral cats, etc.) in built environments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Anticimex: Anticimex is a global pest control company headquartered in Sweden with significant European and Latin American operations, offering digital pest control solutions and recurring commercial contracts. Comparable in the enterprise/industrial segment where Trumix competes, and a leading example of tech-enabled pest management.
• Orkin: Orkin is a major pest control operator in North America with international franchise presence, offering residential and commercial pest management including termite, rodent, and disinfection services. Its recurring maintenance programs are directly comparable to Trumix's enterprise subscription model.
• Terminix: Terminix (now integrated into Rentokil Terminix Global) is one of the largest pest control brands in the Americas, offering residential and commercial fumigation, termite treatment, and disinfection. Highly comparable in service mix to Trumix, but operating at vastly larger scale primarily in the US.
• Ecolab: Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions serving commercial and industrial customers with sanitation, disinfection, and pest-related hygiene services. Overlaps with Trumix in commercial disinfection and food-safety sanitation but operates at vastly larger scale and in adjacent hygiene categories.
• Rollins Inc. Rollins is the parent company of Orkin and other pest control brands, providing residential and commercial pest management across the Americas. Its scale, M&A strategy, and recurring-revenue model represent the institutional benchmark against which mid-sized pest control operators like Trumix are typically valued.
• Rentokil Initial: Rentokil Initial is the global leader in pest control and hygiene services, operating across dozens of countries including Central America. It directly competes with Trumix in commercial/industrial fumigation and disinfection but serves a vastly broader enterprise client base with significantly greater resources and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Truly Nolen: Truly Nolen is a privately held, family-run pest control company operating primarily in the US and internationally with a similar product mix to Trumix — common insects, termites, rodents, and disinfection for residential and commercial clients. Closest comparable in operating model, brand positioning, and recurring-revenue approach.
• Western Exterminator: Western Exterminator is a regional pest control operator (now part of Rentokil) providing residential and commercial fumigation, termite treatment, and rodent control. Closely comparable to Trumix in service offering and customer mix prior to its acquisition.

Others

• Bell Laboratories: Bell Laboratories is a leading manufacturer of rodent control products, including the bait stations and rodenticides (with Bitrex bittering agents) used by Trumix. Relevant as an enabling/adjacent supplier rather than direct competitor; reflects the product stack that supports professional fumigation services like Trumix's.
• ADAMA: ADAMA is a global crop protection company offering insecticides, rodenticides, and disinfection chemicals used in both agricultural and urban pest management. While not a direct service competitor, it is relevant as a supplier ecosystem comparable to the chemical stack Trumix uses, and is increasingly moving into professional pest management channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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