What Synvita does

Synvita CC is a South African manufacturer of professional pest control products headquartered in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, operating as a Close Corporation with 1-10 employees. The company formulates and supplies a comprehensive catalogue across rodenticides (Pulse Wax Blocks, Pulse Liquid Bait, Pulse Pellets), crawling insect control (Permadust dust, Superfast 360-degree aerosol, Delta 7 WP, Domino Gel), flying insect control (Fly-Tac, Snap Fly Bait, Nimbus ULV space spray), larvicides (Vectobac WDG), termite control (Termalate SC with Fipronil), and application equipment (Guardian Bait Station, Cirrus and Synmatic metered aerosol dispensers). Its product range relies on established active ingredients (permethrin, pyrethrins, brodifacoum, fipronil) combined with proprietary formulation and delivery formats, and includes the WHOPES-evaluated ICON CS residual spray for malaria vector control.

The business serves four primary use-case segments (Home & Garden, Commercial, Industrial, Agriculture) and a Professional Pest Control Operator (PCO) persona, with product registrations under South Africa's Act 36 of 1947 and Namibian regulations forming a regulatory barrier. Distribution is conducted predominantly through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at synvita.co.za, with free nationwide delivery on orders over R1,200 and a stated reach into six countries; revenue is generated through unit-based product sales priced in South African Rand across a range from approximately R29 to R7,189. Marketing relies on the company website, downloadable product catalogues with MSDS/label information, a pest identifier tool, and a dedicated PCO registration programme, with industry association membership in SAPCA and the Aerosol Manufacturers Association supporting professional credibility.

Name

Synvita

Legal name

Synvita CC

Website

https://synvita.co.za

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Synvita is a South African manufacturer and e-commerce retailer of professional pest control products, including rodenticides, insecticides, larvicides, termiticides, and application equipment, serving residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and licensed pest control operator customers across six countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Products

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Insect & Pest Control (Indoor/Outdoor Insecticides, Repellents, Traps) (CRADAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insect Baits & Gel Baits (Ant, Roach, etc.) (CRAJAHAB), Rodent Control Products (Baits, Traps, Stations) (CRAJAHAF), Household Insecticide Aerosols & Sprays (CRAJAHAA), Restaurant, Bar & Commercial Kitchen Pest Control (HSAMAKAB), Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL)

Keywords

• Professional pest control
• Rodenticide manufacturing
• Insecticide formulation
• Pest management equipment
• Agricultural pest solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Pietermaritzburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Synvita generates revenue through direct sales of professional pest control products including rodenticides, insecticides, larvicides, and application equipment. Products are sold at various price points from R54.05 to R7,188.65 with free nationwide delivery on orders over R1200. The company operates as both a manufacturer and e-commerce retailer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Synvita manufactures and sells a full range of professional pest control products directly to customers in South Africa. Its portfolio includes rodenticides (e.g., warfarin and brodifacoum block baits), residual pyrethroid insecticides (e.g., Demand CS), space-sprays, larvicides/IGRs (e.g., ICON CS), and application equipment such as sprayers and tamperproof rodent bait stations. Sales are conducted via the company's own e-commerce storefront and dedicated channels for professional pest control operators (PCOs).

Product overview

Synvita is a South African manufacturer of professional pest control product solutions offering a comprehensive portfolio of products organized by pest type and application method. The product range includes rodenticides (Pulse Wax Blocks, Pulse Liquid Bait, Pulse Pellets), crawling insect control products (Permadust dust, Guardian Insect Spray, Superfast Aerosol, Delta 7 WP, Domino Cockroach & Ant Gel), flying insect control (Fly-Tac, Snap Fly Bait), larvicides (Vectobac WDG), space sprays and total release aerosols (Nimbus Space Spray, Vapro Total Release Aerosol, Ecomatic Aerosol), termite control (Termalate SC), and application equipment (Guardian Bait Station, Cirrus Metered Aerosol Dispenser, Synmatic, Trigger Spray Bottle). The products are sold primarily through B2B/B2C e-commerce to pest control operators, agricultural facilities, commercial/industrial premises, and home/garden users across South Africa and six countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rodenticide Block Bait (warfarin-based) Professional-grade anticoagulant block bait for rodent control, sold to pest control operators and commercial/industrial facilities for indoor and outdoor rodent management.
• Brodifacoum Rodenticide Block Bait Single-feed anticoagulant block bait formulated for severe or resistant rodent infestations, targeted at professional pest control operators and agricultural/industrial users.
• Demand CS (Residual Pyrethroid Insecticide) Professional residual insecticide for surface treatment against crawling and flying insects in commercial, industrial, and residential settings.
• ICON CS (Larvicide / IGR) Insect growth regulator/larvicide evaluated by the WHO, used in professional public health and municipal vector-control programs.
• Space-Spray Insecticide Products Aerosol and space-spray insecticides for rapid knockdown of flying and crawling insects in enclosed commercial and domestic spaces.
• Professional Application Sprayers
• Tamperproof Rodent Bait Stations Secured, tamper-resistant bait stations engineered for HACCP-compliant environments such as food-processing and pharmaceutical facilities, holding rodenticides safely in place.

Quantifiable outcome

• ICON CS successfully evaluated by WHO Pesticides Evaluation Scheme (WHOPES) for indoor residual spraying for malaria prevention and control
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Aerosol Manufacturers AssociationminorOthersProfessional association membership indicating industry participation and credibility within the aerosol manufacturing sector in South Africa.
• South African Pest Control Association (SAPCA)minorOthersProfessional association membership demonstrating industry recognition and compliance with South African pest control industry standards and best practices.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/synvita

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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