This section provides an overview for bug & insect killers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 6 bug & insect killer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked bug & insect killer companies as of November, 2024: 1.AllPest Professional Products, 2.CHEMEX INDUSTRIES, INC., 3.Oldham Chemicals Co., Inc.,.
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A bug zapper typically refers to an electric device that attracts and eliminates insects. These devices use ultraviolet light to lure insects, which are then killed by an electric shock. The device mainly consists of a UV light source to attract insects and an electrified grid that delivers the fatal shock. Insects are drawn to the UV light due to their phototactic behavior, which describes their movement towards light sources.
Bug zappers are used to reduce the presence of insects in various environments, improving working and living conditions. Electric bug zappers offer the advantage of being chemical-free and effective over a wide area. They come in various forms, including stationary, hanging, and hand-held racket types. Their suitability for indoor or outdoor use varies based on their design, particularly in terms of water and weather resistance.
However, these devices are most effective against insects attracted to light and may be less effective against pests like cockroaches, flies, and mosquitoes, which are not as drawn to UV light.
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Gardner Products established in 1937 is a US-based manufacturer of pest elimination equipment including fly control and insect light traps headquartered in Horicon, Wisconsin. The company’s product portfolio includes insect monitor cards, fly sprays, fly traps, insect glue boards, and insect lamps offered under product ranges such as Anaconda, FlyWeb, iFly, and HandiFoamer. It offers products used in residential and commercial settings such as healthcare, food processing & industrial, restaurants, and supermarkets & convenience stores.
CHEMEX INDUSTRIES, INC. is an American specialty chemicals supplier and distributor that was established in Irvine, California in 1973. The company stocks specialty chemicals for various applications including sanitizing, degreasing, disinfecting, and lubricating, as well as related equipment such as foggers, sprayers, and pumps. It also offers related safety supplies including goggles, gloves, spill kits, and respirators. The company chiefly serves clients in hospitality businesses, healthcare facilities, educational and cultural institutions, and government offices.
AllPest Professional Products is an American distributor of pest control products that was established in Baltimore, Maryland in 2010. The company primarily stocks pest control products from the GARDNER, PESTWEST, SYNERGETIC, STRIKE MAX, and GILBERT. These include spray concentrates, insecticide granules, rodenticides, aerosols, and traps. It also offers fly light traps, glue boards, and other related accessories. The company chiefly markets to service industry businesses such as hotels, restaurants, and coffee shops, as well as to clients in the commercial sector.
PestWest (Australia) is based in Wangara, Western Australia, and is a manufacturer and distributor of pest control products that was incorporated in 2015 as a subsidiary of the British company PestWest. The company’s products include glue boards, UV fly killers, and UV lamp tubes for attracting insects in standard, LED, and shatterproof varieties. It also offers related accessories such as ballasts, starters, and brackets. The company’s products are commonly used in the hospitality, food processing, and healthcare sectors.
Oldham Chemicals Co., Inc. is a pest control chemical products distributor that was established in Memphis, Tennessee in 1966. The company primarily stocks pest management products from brands such as DUPONT, CATCHMASTER, BASF, ALPINE, and TALSTAR among others. These include herbicides, aerosols, insecticides, and rodenticides. It also offers deployment equipment such as bait stations, backpack sprayers, and safety supplies. The company mainly markets to client pest control contractors, as well as to educational institutions and government agencies including the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Plant Certification Section and Mississippi Department of Agriculture Bureau of Plant Industry.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | AllPest Professional Products |
23.1%
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2 | CHEMEX INDUSTRIES, INC. |
23.1%
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3 | Oldham Chemicals Co., Inc., |
15.4%
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4 | Gardner Products |
15.4%
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5 | PestWest |
11.5%
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6 | Brandenburg |
11.5%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the bug & insect killer page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 3 | 60.0% |
Australia | 1 | 20.0% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 20.0% |