PestWest USA LLC

What PestWest USA LLC does

PestWest USA LLC is a Sarasota, Florida-based manufacturer and distributor of professional flying insect control systems, operating as the US arm of the UK-based Killgerm Group's PestWest Division. The company sells insect light traps, electrocution systems, replacement consumables, the Mad Hatter mercury-lamp recycling service, flyDetect monitoring systems, and Bio-Gel biological cleaning products to pest management professionals (PMPs), food processing and handling facilities, hospitality operators, healthcare facilities, agricultural/outdoor operations, and industrial sites. Distribution is conducted primarily through the company's own e-commerce storefront (ordering.pestwest.com, with 112+ SKUs), toll-free phone sales, and a PMP dealer/reseller channel that embeds PestWest products inside end-customer service contracts. The operating geographic scope is domestic US only.

The company's core technology centers on its proprietary Quantum X LED filament lamps, engineered to a 365-370nm wavelength that aligns with documented fly UV phototaxis. Each Quantum X lamp contains 432 filament LEDs producing 360-degree UV light distribution with a softer intensity and FEP shatter-resistant coating; the Mantis Stellaris system aggregates 864 LEDs per unit. Independent laboratory testing (i2LResearch Ltd., Study Code 21/335, 2021) validated a 91.2% Musca domestica capture rate over three hours, and the lamp design is reported as 40% more attractive to flies than standard BL350 lamps. The product range spans from $21.95 glue boards to $2,619.95 explosion-proof units, with IP-rated, stainless-steel, and outdoor variants covering specialized environments. Trademarks include Mantis, Quantum X, Qualis, Chameleon, Titan, flyDetect, Mad Hatter, Bio-Gel, Demi-Diamond, Nemesis, and Sunburst.

PestWest's revenue model is anchored on one-time hardware sales supplemented by recurring consumables (replacement Quantum X LED lamps at $99.95, glue boards, fluorescent UVA lamps) and ancillary services including speaker/consulting engagements and the Mad Hatter recycling program. Pricing is publicly disclosed via the e-commerce portal with a 20% restocking fee and a 90-day return window. The company invests heavily in technical content marketing, including the Entomoment educational series, Insect ID profiles for 10+ fly species, webinars, podcasts, and the Dr. Stuart Mitchell expert-consultation service, all positioned to support a professional audience rather than a consumer one. PestWest USA is a privately held LLC with no disclosed funding, no institutional investment, and no public listing; ownership and operational support flow from parent Killgerm Group Limited, which employs approximately 200 people worldwide.

Name

PestWest USA LLC

Legal name

PestWest U.S.A. LLC.

Website

https://pestwest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PestWest USA LLC sells professional LED flying insect control systems, electrocution units, replacement consumables, and lamp recycling services to pest management professionals and food processing facilities across the United States from Sarasota, Florida as the US arm of UK-based Killgerm Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Equipment (Flying Insect Control Systems)

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Electric Housewares & Fans (3634)

akta.pro primary industry

Indoor Flying Insect Control (Flies, Gnats, Moths) (HSAMAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL), Microbial/Biological Control (Beneficial Bacteria/Fungi/Viruses) (HSAMALAB)

Keywords

• Flying insect control
• UV LED insect traps
• Professional pest management
• Insect light traps
• Food facility pest control

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware/Equipment Sales: Sale of flying insect control units including insect light traps (ILTs), electrocution systems, and related hardware. Products range from entry-level glue board systems ($21.95 for classic premium glue board) to large-scale industrial units ($2,619.95 for Mantis 4x4ex Explosion Proof). One-time hardware purchase model with optional accessories and replacement parts.
2. Consumables and Replacement Parts: Ongoing revenue from replacement lamps (UVA bulbs), glue boards, and accessories. Products include replacement Quantum X LED lamps ($99.95), shatter-resistant lamp variants, starters, and specialized glue boards. Consumables drive recurring purchasing behavior from the installed base.
3. Mad Hatter Lamp Recycling Service: Fee-based recycling service for spent fluorescent lamps. Box program pricing covers shipping, recycling, and certificate of recycling issuance. Cost-effective alternative for smaller quantities of lamps. Medium box ($178.95) and large box ($196.95) options available.
4. Bio-Gel Cleaning Products: Sale of biological cleaning product line. Products sold in various sizes from quart ($10.95 for Piddle Pal) to 55-gallon drums ($1,707.95 for Bio-gel Pro Kleen). Includes drain cleaners, foam cleaners, mop water additives, and DumpsterGuard. Recurring consumption product line.
5. Speaker and Consulting Services: PestWest provides technical presentations and consulting services on pest management, workplace safety, and wellness topics. Expert guidance offered through Dr. Stuart Mitchell for insect identification and fly control problem-solving.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

PestWest USA LLC manufactures and distributes professional flying insect control systems, including LED and fluorescent insect light traps, electronic electrocution units, glue boards, replacement UV-A lamps, biological cleaning products, and a lamp recycling program. Products are sold through an e-commerce portal, phone sales, and PMP dealers to pest management professionals, food handling facilities, hospitality, healthcare, agricultural, and industrial customers. The offering is anchored by proprietary Quantum X LED filament lamp technology engineered to a 365-370nm UV-A wavelength.

Product overview

PestWest USA LLC provides a comprehensive range of professional flying insect control systems and pest management products as a division of the Killgerm Group. The core product portfolio centers on the Quantum X LED Systems flagship line featuring Mantis Qualis (IP-rated glue board insect light trap), Mantis Stellaris (double-sided 864 LED system for large areas), and Mantis Nemesis X (all-metal electrocution system). The broader Mantis fly light series includes 1x2, 2x2, and 4x4 models plus Sirius decorative and Vega wall sconce variants. The Titan series provides electrocution options (Alpha, 300, 200 IP outdoor-rated), while the Chameleon line offers premium glue board solutions. Complementary products include replacement UVA lamps (Quantum X LED, T5/T8/T12, CFL formats with shatter-resistant options), Bio-Gel cleaning products (DumpsterGuard, Drain Gel, Pro Foam), inspection tools (CSI Kit), and the Mad Hatter lamp recycling program. The company also provides technical support services including Dr. Stuart Mitchell expert consultation, webinars, and insect identification resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mantis: Product line of LED insect light traps and fly control systems including Mantis Qualis, Mantis Stellaris, Mantis Nemesis X, Mantis Sirius, Mantis Vega, and Mantis 1x2, 2x2, 4x4 fly lights.
• Mad Hatter
• Quantum X
• flyDetect
• Bio-Gel
• Chameleon

Products and services

• Mantis Qualis / Qualis IP LED Insect Light Trap Flagship LED insect light trap with Quantum X UV-A LED lamps engineered to 365-370nm wavelength for optimal fly attraction. Available in standard and IP-rated (Qualis IP) versions for sensitive environments including food handling facilities. Designed for placement per FDA Food Code 6-202.11 and 6-202.13 in food processing, packaging, and warehouse areas.
• Mantis Stellaris LED Fly Light Double-sided LED UV flying insect management system for large open industrial areas featuring 864 filament LEDs with 360-degree light distribution and full metal UV-resistant construction. Coverage area of 1940-2370 ft² (180-220 m²). Available in stainless steel and white finishes for non-food industrial environments.
• Mantis Nemesis X LED Electrocution System All-metal electronic insect electrocution system utilizing Quantum X LED filament technology for flying insect control in non-food industrial areas. Coverage of 240-280 m² ceiling-mounted or 120-140 m² wall-mounted. Draws 19 watts, designed for 24/7/365 operation, IP20 rated, with 3-year warranty.
• Quantum X LED Replacement Lamps Replacement UV-A LED lamps engineered to 365-370nm wavelength, featuring 432 filament LEDs per lamp for enhanced fly attraction with FEP shatter-resistant coating. Available in T5 format (21.65 inch / 550mm) and priced at $99.95 per unit. Should be replaced at least every 3 years.
• Titan Series Electronic Fly Killers (Titan Alpha, Titan 300, Titan 200 IP) Electronic flying insect electrocution systems including the compact Titan Alpha, standard Titan 300 model, and IPX4-rated outdoor Titan 200 IP variant. Titan 200 IP is designed for outdoor placement at livestock operations, zoos, orchards, golf courses, and outdoor restaurant and café dining areas.
• Mantis Fly Light Series (1x2, 2x2, 4x4, Sirius, Vega) Complete line of commercial glue board insect light traps in various sizes and configurations including Mantis 1x2 Commercial ($267.95), Mantis 2x2, Mantis 4x4, plus decorative Sirius and wall sconce Vega models designed to blend with sensitive hospitality and healthcare interiors.
• Chameleon Glue Boards and Chameleon EXG LED Fly Light Premium glue board sticky traps for flying insect capture including standard, EXG, and Fruit Fly variants, plus the Chameleon EXG LED Fly Light system. Subject of laboratory efficacy study and used as consumables with PestWest fly light units.
• flyDetect Flying Insect Management System Flying insect management system with diagnostic capabilities for monitoring and identifying fly populations in sensitive facilities. Priced at $879.95 per unit and highlighted alongside Mantis Qualis as a flagship PestWest product.
• Replacement UVA Lamps and Glue Boards Full line of replacement UV-A lamps including T5, T8, T12, CFL, and plasma variants in standard and shatter-resistant formats (e.g., QBL LED E27 10W bulb offering 50% energy savings versus 20W fluorescent), plus compatible glue boards for all major fly trap brands, sold as consumables to the installed base.
• Bio-Gel Cleaning Products (DumpsterGuard, Drain Gel, Pro Foam, Pro Kleen, Micro Blend G, Piddle Pal) Microbe-based cleaning products containing non-pathogenic bacteria for cleaning grease traps, dumpsters, drains, and facilities. Biodegradable, non-toxic, non-pathogenic, non-caustic, non-corrosive formulations. Includes DumpsterGuard 5-gallon pail ($198.95) and gallon ($49.95), Bio-gel Pro Kleen 55-gallon drum ($1,707.95), and Piddle Pal quart ($10.95).
• Mad Hatter Lamp Recycling Program Fee-based mercury lamp recycling service using a box program for smaller quantities of spent fluorescent lamps, ensuring regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Medium Box $178.95 and Large Box $196.95 options include shipping, recycling, and a certificate of recycling.
• Mantis 4x4ex Explosion Proof Fly Light Explosion-proof fly light designed for hazardous industrial environments with potentially explosive atmospheres. Listed in catalog at $2,619.95 for industrial, warehouse, and manufacturing customers requiring explosion-proof rated equipment.
• CSI Bed Bug Inspection and Detection Kit Professional bed bug detection and inspection kit for pest management professionals including magnifier cube, flashlight, and specimen lifecycle identification tools. Sells through PestWest's inspection and auditing tools product line.
• Demi-Diamond Fruit Fly Sticky Trap Combo Pack Fruit fly sticky trap combo pack for capturing fruit flies in food handling and commercial environments. Priced at $34.95 per combo pack and complemented by Demi-Diamond Blue/Clear Plastic Stations.
• Speaker and Consulting Services Technical presentations and consulting services on pest management, workplace safety, and wellness topics. Expert guidance delivered through Dr. Stuart Mitchell for insect identification, fly control recommendations, and industry/private engagements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91.2% house fly capture rate in 3 hours under controlled laboratory conditions
• +6 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Killgerm Group Limited (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPestWest USA LLC is a division and wholly-owned subsidiary of Killgerm Group Limited, a major manufacturer and distributor of public health pest control products. Killgerm Group operates across Europe, the Middle East, Far East, Australasia, Africa, North America, and South/Central America. The relationship provides PestWest with global brand backing, shared research and development, and access to Killgerm's international supply chain and distribution network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brandenburg UK: UK-based manufacturer of professional flying insect control systems, UV insect light traps, and electrocution units — a direct product-line competitor to Mantis and Quantum X, with overlapping customer base in food and pharmaceutical facilities.
• Paraclipse (Pelsis): Manufacturer of decorative and commercial fly control systems including the Fly Patrol and Insect Inn series — directly comparable to PestWest's Sirius decorative and Vega wall sconce variants.
• Pelsis Group: Global pest control products group owning Gardner, Paraclipse, Insect-O-Cutor, and B&G — direct competitors across glue board ILTs, electrocution systems, and replacement lamps targeting the same PMP and food facility customers as PestWest.
• Aspectek: Commercial and consumer flying insect trap manufacturer offering UV glue board traps and bug zappers at price points overlapping PestWest's Titan and entry-level Mantis range.
• Catchmaster: Specialist manufacturer of glue boards and sticky traps for PMPs and food industry — overlapping consumables portfolio with PestWest's Chameleon glue board line.
• Gardner Manufacturing (Pelsis): Manufacturer of commercial glue board insect light traps and electrocution systems for PMPs and food industry — directly comparable to PestWest's Mantis and Nemesis product lines.
• Insect-O-Cutor (Pelsis): Long-established brand of electronic insect electrocution systems (EMG series) competing directly with PestWest's Nemesis X and Titan lines in commercial food service and industrial settings.

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab (Pest Elimination): Global leader in food safety and hygiene services including pest elimination — competing indirectly through integrated pest management programs at the same food facility customers PestWest serves with hardware and consulting.
• JT Eaton: Long-established US pest control products manufacturer offering a broader portfolio (rodenticides, insect baits, traps, repellents) including some flying insect control products — broader incumbent with overlapping PMP channel.

Emerging players

• Thermacell: Consumer and light-commercial outdoor insect control brand (mosquito repellent, area repellents) — adjacent flying-insect category with growing commercial hospitality channel overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdKXzMoguzeph19GqmFawKg
• Facebookfacebook.com/PestWestUS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pestwestus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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