UNSPSC 10191520: Non-chemical biological pest control solution

Biological control is a method of controlling pests such as insects, mites, weeds and plant diseases using other organisms. It relies on predation, parasitism, herbivory, or other natural mechanisms, but typically also involves an active human management role.

UNSPSC 10191520 Non-chemical biological pest control solution is a Commodity code that shows minimal recent activity aligned with its stated scope. The code's nominal definition — biological pest control methods such as beneficial insects, microbial agents, or pheromone-based solutions — does not match the posted opportunities. Of the 25 recent solicitations tagged under this code, the overwhelming majority are chemical pest control contracts (mosquito control chemicals, herbicides, insecticides, general exterminating services) or facility maintenance agreements with incidental pest control components. Only two opportunities—the City of Tempe's humane bee removal and relocation RFP (due July 8, 2026) and the Pinellas County aerial larvicide application ITQ (due April 23, 2026)—represent non-chemical or alternative control methods, though the Tempe bee removal is humane relocation rather than biological control, and the Pinellas aerial application involves chemical larvicides, not biological agents. The mix of issuing bodies includes cities (Dallas, Tempe, Ocala), counties (Volusia, Polk, Brazoria, Hillsborough, Gwinnett, Pinellas, Clay, DeKalb), school districts (San Antonio ISD, Parkway, Valencia College), state agencies (Washington Department of Enterprise Services, Georgia Department of Corrections, Columbus State University), and a transit authority (VOTRAN in Volusia County). Repeat solicitors include San Antonio ISD (five continuous open-ended RFPs between February and July 2026) and Volusia County (two separate pest control ITBs).

The geographic spread spans Texas (Dallas, San Antonio, Brazoria), Florida (multiple counties and municipalities), Georgia (Gwinnett, DeKalb, Columbus State), Washington (statewide vehicle), Missouri (Parkway School District), and Arizona (Tempe). Recent representative opportunities show the code is being used as a catch-all for all pest control procurement: the Washington Department of Enterprise Services RFP for Vegetation Management & Related Products (due August 20, 2026) seeks herbicides and aquatic herbicides with a four-year cumulative spending history of approximately $7.77 million; the City of Dallas ITB for Mosquito Control Chemicals (due July 22, 2026) specifies new, unopened products FOB delivery; the Brazoria County ITB for mosquito control chemicals (due May 27, 2026) itemizes ten specific chemical products including Permethrin, Malathion, Naled, and BTI with estimated annual spending of approximately $551,167; and Gwinnett County's annual exterminating services contract (due July 9, 2026) covers preventative maintenance and follow-up treatments across multiple county departments with over 200 line items. The code does not reflect current state and local procurement activity in non-chemical biological pest control; vendors pursuing this Commodity code face classification mismatch and should verify actual solicitation scope before committing resources.