Harris Pest
PF Harris is a pest control and cleaning products company with a history dating back to the 1920s.
Last updated September 2, 2026
Overview
PF Harris offers a range of pest control and cleaning products, including vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, diatomaceous earth, roach tablets, bed bug killers, and boric acid powder. The company was founded in the 1920s by P.F. Harris, an entomologist, and is described as America's oldest EPA-registered company under new ownership.
History
In the 1920s, P.F. Harris, an entomologist, developed Harris Roach Chow, a combination of sugar, flour, a special lure, and boric acid. In 1924, two years after its founding, the company tackled a roach infestation at the Calvin Coolidge White House. Today, under new ownership, PF Harris is described as America's oldest EPA-registered company with more than 150 products.
Products and positioning
Product categories. Vinegar · Hydrogen Peroxide · Diatomaceous Earth · Roach Tablets · Bed Bug Killer · Boric Acid Powder
Sources
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