ABOUT US
Since 1985, Pacific Biocontrol Corporation (PBC) has been a leading provider of pheromone and biologically based pest-management solutions for farmers worldwide. We are dedicated to increasing the efficacy and affordability of our mating disruption products through ongoing research and development.
Our Commitment
Innovation: We continuously develop and refine our formulations in collaboration with leading researchers.
Support: We provide comprehensive market, sales, and technical support to our distributors, dealers, and growers.
Experience: Our team of entomologists ensure the quality and performance of our products throughout the season.
Our Mission:
Providing farmers with pheromone and biologically based pest-management solutions.
Our Vision:
Helping farmers succeed while protecting the environment, workers, and consumers by providing biologically-based pest management solutions.
Our Values:
Expertise: We value experience, wisdom and creativity of all our employees.
Relationships: We prioritize honest caring team relationships stewarding effective solutions.
Integrity: We say what we mean, and we mean what we say. We stand behind our people and our products.
Stewardship: Our team stewards effective solutions with honesty and care from point-of-sale through harvest
Meet Our Team
Peter McGhee, PH.D.
President, Director of Research and Development
Peter joined Pacific Biocontrol in 2018, with 21 years of education and 24 years of field experience with expertise in pheromone mating disruption. He possesses a B.S. in Biology, and a M.S. and a Ph.D. in Entomology. In addition to being President he is our Midwest Representative.
Matthew Desmond
Controller
Matt joined Pacific Biocontrol as Controller in 2022 and has a background in public accounting in internal and external auditing. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of Oregon and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Oregon.
Chris Hedstrom
Research & development scientist
Chris joined Pacific Biocontrol in 2023. He earned his B.S and M.S. degrees in Entomology, focusing on integrated pest management in hazelnuts. He has 10 years of professional experience in IPM communications, biological control research, and invasive species response programs with public agencies and universities.
GLENN THAYER
Entomologist & Reginal Sales Manager of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, Montana, and Hawaii
(509) 961-3024
Glenn has been with Pacific Biocontrol since 1997 and has an MS degree in entomology. He has 18 years of education and 25 years of research and field experience.
JEANNINE LOWRIMORE
Entomologist, PCA, Technical Sales Representative for Northern California
(209) 603-9244
Jeannine was hired in 2014 and has 15 years of experience with tree crop management and codling moth mating disruption. She has a B.S. in Entomology and maintains her PCA license. She previously worked for the UCCE San Joaquin Farm Advisor’s office.
JOE DEVENCENZI
TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR CENTRAL & SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Joe has worked for Pacific Biocontrol since 2020. He has worked in the field with 12 years of experience in fruit and nut production in addition to Wine Grapes. He has a B.S. in Agricultural Business with a concentration in Sustainable Agriculture.
Natalia Romo
Regulatory Affairs Assistant
Phone: (832) 808-3440
Natalia joined Pacific Biocontrol as Regulatory Affairs Assistant in 2023 and has 8 years of experience in Environmental process and Regulatory compliance. She has a B.S. in Environmental Engineering.
TINA PHELPS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Office: (800) 999-8805
Office: 360-571-2247
Cell: 209-712-5859
Tina Joined Pacific Biocontrol in 2015.
Kathy Bolan
Independent Regulatory Consultant/Agent
Kathy has been with Pacific Biocontrol since 1991. She is an independent regulatory consultant responsible for the registration and compliance of Pacific Biocontrol’s products.