| Central Garden & Pet Company operates as marketer and producer of branded products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets. The companys lawn and garden products include grass seed; wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses, and other birding accessories; weed, grass, ant and other herbicide, insecticide, and pesticide products; and decorative outdoor lifestyle and lighting products, including pottery, trellises and other wood products, and holiday lighting products. It offers its lawn and garden products under various brand names consisting of AMDRO, GKI/Bethlehem Lighting, Grants, Ironite, Lilly Miller, Matthews Four Seasons, New England Pottery, Norcal Pottery, Pennington, Overn Out, Sevin, and The Rebels. The companys pet supplies products comprise products for dogs and cats, including edible bones, non-edible chews, dog and cat food and treats, leashes, collars, toys, pet carriers, and grooming supplies; products for birds, small animals, and specialty pets, such as food, cages and habitats, toys, chews, and related accessories; animal and household health, and insect control products; products for fish, reptiles, and other aquarium-based pets comprising aquariums, furniture and lighting fixtures, pumps, filters, water conditioners, food and supplements, and information and knowledge resources; and products for horses and livestock. Central Garden & Pet Company sells its pet supplies products under various brand names, including Adams, All-Glass Aquarium, Altosid, Aqueon, BioSpot, Breeders Choice, Coralife, Farnam, Four Paws, Interpet, Kaytee, Kent Marine, Nylabone, Pet Select, Pre Strike, Oceanic Systems, Super Pet, TFH , Zilla, and Zodiac. It sells to mass merchants, home improvement centers, lawn and garden nurseries, grocery stores, professional end users, specialty pet stores, insect control manufacturers, veterinarians municipalities, farmers, and other animal buyers. The company was founded in 1955 and is based in Walnut Creek, California. |