Apparatus and methods to prevent the proliferation of undesired life forms in a subterranean formation, comprising forming a fluid comprising an inhibitor and introducing the inhibitor to a surface in the formation. Apparatus and methods to prevent the proliferation of undesired life forms along a surface of tubular or equipment for use in the oil field services industry, comprising forming a coating comprising an inhibitor and introducing the coating to a surface of the tubular or equipment. Apparatus and methods to prevent the proliferation of undesired life forms along a surface of tubular or equipment for use in the oil field services industry, comprising forming a material comprising an inhibitor and embedding the material into a surface of the tubular or equipment.
