Our Story

How FortaGrow Began

FortaGrow was founded by two cousins who shared a deep passion for agriculture and a belief that pest management could be effective, cost effective, and responsible.

FortaGrow Insect and Pest Control on a kitchen counter
Where It Started

A gap we couldn't ignore

With backgrounds spanning crop science, entomology, chemistry, and business, we saw a clear gap: growers and families needed products that worked as hard as synthetic chemicals — without the risks. We wanted to stay rooted in agriculture, contribute to a more sustainable industry, and build something that could scale.

Agricultural roots & crop science background
Passion for responsible, plant-based solutions
Family-founded, mission-driven from day one
Vision & Purpose

What drives us

Our Vision

A world where effective pest management never comes at the cost of human health, environmental integrity, or agricultural sustainability.

Our Purpose

  • — Deliver plant-based formulas that match or exceed synthetic performance for growers and families.
  • — Leverage domestic manufacturing to provide premium products at accessible price points.
  • — Support the agricultural community with solutions that are safe, responsible, scalable, and economic.
Leadership

Family-founded, from day one

Erfan Vafaie Erfan Vafaie with his son at Yellowstone National Park

Erfan Vafaie, Ph.D.

Co-Founder — Product Development & R&D

Erfan holds a Ph.D. in Entomology from Texas A&M University and an M.P.M. in Integrated Pest Management from Simon Fraser University. He spent over seven years as an IPM Extension Program Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife, translating research into practical resources for growers across Texas, before leading Technical Services and Product Development for four-plus years at BioWorks, a national biological pest control manufacturer. He founded FortaGrow to bring that same research-backed, plant-based approach to everyday households and commercial growers.

Ph.D., Entomology — Texas A&M M.P.M., IPM — Simon Fraser University 10+ yrs in Integrated Pest Management Former Director, Technical Services @ BioWorks
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David Terry

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Co-Founder — Operations & Logistics

David leads day-to-day operations for FortaGrow — supply chain, financial management, and the logistics behind getting product from Belle Chemical's manufacturing floor to shelves and doorsteps. More about David's background is coming soon.

Operations & Logistics Finance & Payments
Built On A Strong Foundation

The Belle Chemical partnership

FortaGrow is backed by Belle Chemical, an established U.S. chemical manufacturing facility with deep expertise in producing both consumer and commercial-grade chemical products. Belle Chemical currently leads sales of chemical products through major online retail channels — bringing proven operational infrastructure, regulatory know-how, and scale to FortaGrow from day one.

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USA
Domestic Manufacturing
B2C & B2B
Consumer & Commercial
$10M+
Current Annual Revenue
25(b)
EPA Exempt Formulas
Based In Big Sky Country

Billings, Montana

521 N 21st Street, Billings, MT 59101 — proudly rooted in agricultural country.

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