Botanical Resources Australia

Botanical Resources Australia (BRA) is a world-leading producer of natural pyrethrum, a botanical insecticide extracted from the Dalmatian chrysanthemum (Tanacetum cinerariifolium). Based in Tasmania, the company operates a vertically integrated business model that encompasses plant breeding, agricultural production, and advanced extraction and refining processes. Their high-quality pyrethrins are supplied globally for use in household pest control, professional turf management, and public health programs to combat disease-carrying insects. In 2017, BRA was acquired by Sumitomo Chemical, strengthening its position within the global environmental health and crop protection markets.