About Us
Beneficial Insectary is committed to cultivating science-based product development, procuring continuous knowledge ofĀ least-toxic best pest management practices, and executing quality driven mass-rearing production providing our customers an affordable natural balance in pest management.
our story
Who We Are
For more than 30 years, Beneficial Insectary has been committed to cultivating science-based product development, procuring knowledge of least-toxic best pest management practices, and quality-driven rearing production. Providing an affordable natural balance for pest management in diversified urban settings, agriculture, and horticulture industries.
Once a tiny, family-owned farm, Beneficial Insectary started small, but is now a multinational company owned by Biobest Group and distributes all over North America.
As more and more people are turning toward sustainable solutions and biological pest control methods, we have had the honor of working with some of the largest names in agriculture/horticulture to restore the balance, and start using more natural pest management products.
We still serve some of the same clients who have been with us since the start, and we enjoy repaying their loyalty by meeting more of their needs. It really is a system; they learn from us, we learn from them, and we all enjoy continuous improvement in the world of natural pest control and sustainable approaches.
What we stand for
Our Values
Customer Commitment
Our Customer Service and IPM teams are dedicated in their commitment to delivering customer satisfaction and product awareness with every encounter.
Teamwork
We work together, to exceed the needs of our customers and to help our Company flourish.
Passion for Innovation
Driven and devoted to innovating science-based least toxic product development.
Respect for People
We honor and value our people, inspire their growth and celebrate their success.
Quality
We mass-rear outstanding products, with unsurpassed customer service that, together as a company, deliver superior value to our customers.
Personal Accountability
We are personally accountable for following through on our commitments every single time.
behind the scenes
How We Work
Beneficial Insectary operates facilities in the United States and Canada for the purposes of mass-rearing hosts and natural enemies.Ā
Our research and development teams are continuously improving rearing methodologies for current and new products, conducting consistent quality control evaluations, improving natural enemy delivery methodologies and developing technologies for field population monitoring so that Beneficial Insectary can continue to achieve and maintain the highest standards of program and product quality.
where we came from
Our History
- 1986
This year, Beneficial Insectary was acquired and was a small fly parasite producer.Ā
- 1990
In 1990, Beneficial Insectary started the production of the green lacewing, Chrysoperla rufilabris.
- 1994
Beneficial Insectary purchases a production facililty in Guelph, Ontario, Canada that produces, to this day.Ā
- 2000
Beneficial Insectary moves its offices from Oak Run, CA to Redding, CA.
- 2012
Beneficial Insectary acquires Greenmethods.com.
- 2012-2016
Beneficial Insectary expands it’s production to include 19 new products.
- 2020
Biobest Group NV acquires Beneficial Insectary and we expanded to being part of a worldwide organization.
- 2022
Beneficial Insectary & The Association for Counseling, Education & Support join together to create Shasta Force Farm.
MEET OUR LEADERS
Executive Team
Cliff Noorlander
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Kleven
Chief Operating Officer
Jared Greco
Chief Financial Officer
Gregorio Ramos
Head of Production
Christen Smith
Director of Customer Service