Insect Shield History

1996

Insect Shield researchers began development of the process of bonding a proprietary permethrin repellent to consumer apparel.

2001

Insect Shield, LLC, was founded to complete the development, manufacture and distribution of Insect Shield Insect Repellent Apparel.

2002

All West Point Military Academy cadet uniforms were processed by Insect Shield. Cases of Lyme disease had increased year after year at the Academy, but after Insect Shield-treated uniforms were introduced, Lyme disease cases dropped to zero. The Academy has continued to contract for Insect Shield treatment of uniforms.

2003

After seven years of comprehensive testing, researchers perfected the formulation, procedures and specialized equipment necessary to produce Insect Shield Insect Repellent Apparel; and after submitting an extensive data package to meet the rigorous standards of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA registration was granted.

2004

Insect Shield teamed up with selected apparel manufacturers and distributors to produce innovative insect-repellent apparel for the consumer market.

2005

Insect Shield Insect Repellent Gear was registered by the EPA, including products for pets, horses, camping and other outdoor activities.

2006

Significant milestones—4 million apparel and gear products processed—and the EPA grants apparel registration as “effective through 70 washings.”

2007

Manufacturing division is formed to expand the reach of Insect Shield technology through private-label manufacturing and enhanced marketing.

2009

Insect Shield opens treatment facility in Zhucheng, China.

2010

Insect Shield launches Program for Workplace Safety and Health developed for companies in the oil/gas and mining/forestry operations to help protect workers from insects. Insect Shield opens a sales office in Japan.

2011

Insect Shield expands into bug repellent clothing and gear for pets product industry

2014

Insect Shield opens treatment facility in Hanoi, Vietnam

2015

Insect Shield also opens sales and marketing office in Manila, Philippines and an office in Bangkok, Thailand.

2016

Insect Shield treats clothing for Olympic teams participating in Rio games and expands corporate partnerships to include Project Lyme and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

2021

Insect Shield products now distributed in 45+ countries and available through 70+ international brands, distributors and global health partners.

Insect Shield Global

Corporate Headquarters and Treatment Facility

‍Greensboro, NC USA

Business Development and Marketing

‍Seattle, WA USA

Treatment Facility

‍Zhucheng, Shandong China

Treatment Facility

‍Hanoi, Vietnam

Global Regulatory
‍Insect Shield is approved for distribution in more than 45+ countries and continues to work with government agencies across the globe on future approvals. Since repellents and pesticides require proper data and analysis to ensure consumer safety, Insect Shield collaborates closely with a team of toxicologists and regulatory experts to ensure products meet the necessary safety and regulatory requirements of each governing body.

‍Global Partners
‍Insect Shield has significant experience treating apparel and gear product for over 70+ international brands, work wear distributors and global health partners.

‍Application Facilities
‍Insect Shield has a treatment facilities in Greensboro, USA, Zhucheng, China, and Hanoi, Vietnam. All facilities are EPA-Registered Establishments.

‍Social Compliance
‍Insect Shield has passed numerous social compliance audits by leading apparel brands.

What people are saying about Insect Shield

“Insect Shield clothing is truly remarkable. I wore it every day while on a Medical Teams International volunteer effort in El Salvador during a dengue fever outbreak. My unfortunate team members were bitten constantly, while the Insect Shield clothes offered me great protection.”
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‍Debbie Doty, former Regional ManagerLatin America, Medical Teams International

“Our Bolivian team tested Insect Shield uniforms in the bug-infested Amazon basin with excellent results. So all future uniforms will be treated with Insect Shield technology to help our staff in the field stay protected from bugs.”

‍Lisa Evans, Former Director of Resource DevelopmentWorld Concern

“Permethrin-treated textile products, such as Insect Shield, have become very important in helping to prevent malaria and other insect-borne diseases.”

‍Richard Allen, Director/CEO The MENTOR Initiative

“Cases of Lyme disease continue to increase each year and have more than doubled in the last 10 years. Permethrin-treated clothing, such as Insect Shield, is one of the most convenient and effective methods of protection for the entire family.”

‍Kenneth R. Dardick, MD FACPUniversity of Connecticut School of MedicineAmerican Society of Tropical Medicine and HygieneInternational Society of Travel Medicine

“I’ve worn Insect Shield in some of the worst areas imaginable…Insect Shield allows me to work in areas that used to be impossible to tolerate.”

‍Gary Taylor, Former Assistant Director of Mosquito ControlState of Louisiana

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