American Vanguard Corporation (AMVAC) bugs bugs, roots out roots, weeds out weeds, and helps people take care of their health and personal appearance. The company makes specialty chemicals designed to protect the health of animals, crops, and people. Products made by its AMVAC Chemical subsidiary include pesticides, plant-growth regulators, herbicides, and soil fumigants. Its GemChem subsidiary distributes the company's chemicals nationally to the cosmetic, nutritional, and pharmaceutical industries. AMVAC also has marketing subsidiaries in the UK and Mexico.