Contact BioSolutions was originally named Contact Organics. Contact BioSolutions is an environmental technology company. We are committed to provide soil friendly weed control and vegetation management products.
Contact Organics PTY LTD was formed in Australia in 2015. The focus and objective of this new entity was to continue the use of cutting edge technology that had successfully utilized for the development of high quality human supplements. Contact Organics' founders wanted to develop a consistently effective contact herbicide that did not have an adverse effect on the soil or the environment. The formulations that have been developed, combined organic acids, natural oils, and the right wetting agent and emulsifier package to enable desiccation of weeds and unwanted vegetation. The cutting edge technology that was been developed 30 years prior for providing premium quality nutrition supplements for humans, was retrofitted to produce the desired products for the natural weed control sector. The first generation products in Australia were known as Home Safe, Local Safe, and Weed Safe. When the company began operations in the United States, the name Weed Terminator 20 was given to the product due to EPA's refusal to allow the use of the word "safe" in any pesticide product. With countless applications, trial and error over a period of years, the product that we have today is called FireHawk. FireHawk Bioherbicide is an unusual product. Unusual in the fact that it enables the elimination of unwanted weeds and plant species while simultaneously improving the biological diversity in the soil. In early 2024, the name of the company was changed from Contact Organics to Contact BioSolutions. This is the reason why you will see some crossover in the in the comments, signage, and pictures displayed on our website
Inline with nature's Design
Our products provide consistently effective weed control while simultaneously improving soil health.
Regenerative Practices
It is important for us to continually regenerate and improve the biological diversity of the soil.
Ongoing Research
Our ongoing research keeps the effect of our products on soil health as a primary focus.
Healthy Soil
With use of our bioherbicide product, we establish healthier soil which leads to the development of an environment where weeds wont thrive.
Our Philosophy & Principles
Our core belief is that it is our responsibility to provide SOIL-FRIENDLY and environmentally friendly products for our customers. We strive to provide consistently effective weed and vegetation control products that simultaneously improves the biological diversity of the soil.
We refer to this as, "working in line with nature's design".
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board provides strategic and technical advice to Contact BioSolutions. This guides Contact BioSolutions’ R&D as well as its international business development with a particular focus on the US and regenerative agricultural markets. The Advisory Board consists of an outstanding team of world-renowned regenerative farming experts, leading scientific advisors, experienced business leaders, and environmental educators.
Regenerative Farming Advisory Board
Gabe Brown
Gabe Brown is a leading regenerative farming pioneer of the current soil health movement which focuses on the regeneration of our resources. Gabe has been named one of the twenty-five most influential agricultural leaders in the United States. He is the author of the book, “Dirt to Soil, One Family’s Journey into Regenerative Agriculture.” Gabe presented at Tedx Talks and is features in the documentary films "Kiss the Ground" and "Common Ground". He is a founding partner in the Soil Health Academy and an active partner in Understanding Ag LLC. Their focus is to teach others how to successfully implement regenerative practices.
Regenerative Farming Advisory Board
Ray Archuleta
Ray Archuleta is a Certified Professional Soil Scientist with the Soil Science Society of America and has over 30 years experience as a Soil Conservationist, Water Quality Specialist, and Conservation Agronomist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Ray is the co-founder of the Soil Health Academy and helped develop the term Biomimicry. Biomimicry is developing strategies and Agroecology principles for improving soil on a national scale. Ray teaches soil health concepts to interested producers world wide.
Commercial Advisory Board
Dave Schwartz
Dave Schwartz is the Executive Vice-President of Sales at Verdesian Life Science. He is also the co-owner of Independent Inputs a Distribution Partner of Pioneer Seed Distributing Soybean Seed Treatments and seed treating equipment to 1250 Pioneer Seed Dealers in the US since 2006. He advises Contact BioSolutions on business development, sales and distribution channels in the US agricultural input markets.
Scientific Advisory Board
Don M. Huber Ph.D.
Dr Huber’s agricultural research over the past 55 years has focused on the epidemiology and control of soil borne plant pathogens with emphasis on microbial ecology, cultural and biological controls, nutrient-disease interactions, pesticide-disease interactions, physiology of host-parasite relationships and techniques for rapid microbial identification. Dr. Huber is a past Chairman of the USDA-APS National Plant Disease Recovery System; a member of several governmental Advisory Boards. He is author or co-author of over 300 journal articles; six books, and 84 special invited publications; and an active scientific reviewer; speaker; consultant to academia, industry, and government; and international research co-operator.
Scientific Advisory Board
Reid Smeda Ph.D.
Dr. Smeda is a weed physiologist and has a research/teaching appointment in weed science. His research focuses on: Development of alternative weed management systems for corn, soybean and vegetables. Identification of resistance mechanisms in herbicide-resistant weeds. Biology and control of invasive weeds in roadside and other non-crop areas. He teaches Principles of Weed Science and co-instructs a graduate course on Weed Science Research Principles and Techniques. He also serves as the Director for Undergraduate Programs in the Division of Plant Sciences.
Communication & Education Advisory Board
Kathleen Hallal
Kathleen Hallal has been guiding community efforts to eliminate toxic pesticide exposures in public spaces for over a decade. She spearheaded the adoption of Irvine, CA’s Organic City Policy with the support of scientists and medical professionals. She served as Head of Climate and the Environment on the Mayor’s Advisory Council, and she was a recipient of the CA State EPA Department of Pesticide Regulation IPM award for Irvine’s successful program. Ms. Hallal is an Accredited Organic Land Care Professional (AOLCP) by the Northeast Organic Farming Association, and her focus is on methods that support soil health. She is an original co-founder of Non Toxic Communities. Kathleen earned her M.A. from the University of Southern California.