All the Buzz: The 7 Best Pest Control Franchise Opportunities

Pest control and pest management services are non-negotiable for many homeowners, renters and even government facilities. With a booming home services industry, more and more people are getting in and looking to protect new homes.

Now is the time to invest, and these are seven of the most attractive opportunities in the space.

NaturaLawn of America

NaturaLawn of America provides all-natural lawn services, including a Tick Ranger® service which makes a lawn safer for family and pets to enjoy. With proprietary natural treatments and fertilizers, NaturaLawn provides an appealing offering for clients looking to stay on the side of safety.

The brand also has a relatively low initial investment, meaning that new franchisees gain access to in-depth classroom and practical training, technical expertise, professional marketing and other support to grow their business without breaking the bank.

Patio Patrol

Patio Patrol offers a proven business model with a strong history. Better yet, franchisees receive the support of multi-brand home services franchisor, Threshold Brands. While the initial investment required to start operating a Patio Patrol business is relatively low, affordability does not sacrifice growth potential or support.

Patio Patrol has also been built on a foundation of standing out, working to provide services that span beyond the status quo of mosquitos and ticks alone.

Mosquito Joe*

Aside from its catchy name, Mosquito Joe boasts that it stands out as “one of the fastest-growing franchises and a leader in the mosquito control industry.”

With no prior experience necessary, Mosquito Joe is a great opportunity for business owners in other industries to dip their toes into a lucrative, seasonal business with the reassurance that they’ll have all the support and information they need to succeed.

Critter Control

Critter Control offers a pest control opportunity that branches out from industry standards. Franchisees can provide animal-specific control services, targeting traditional pests, rodents, bats and more, as well as “wildlife damage control” like bat proofing and attic restoration.

With the home services industry doing so well, this wide range of services only increases franchisees’ potential earnings.

Pestmaster Services

Similar to Patio Patrol, Pestmaster Services also has the backing of Threshold Brands, bringing franchisees a powerful network of franchise professionals and corporate support.

Pestmaster stands out because of its integrated pest management approach as well as its access to government contracts. Many government agencies have mandated pest control schedules, and Pestmaster franchisees’ ability to secure these large contracts allows them a larger variety of revenue opportunities than the standard, residential-only pest management concept.

Wildlife X Team

Wildlife X Team offers pest control services that encompass rodents, bees, scorpions, insects, bobcats, armadillos and more. The brand emphasizes preventing and controlling wildlife whenever possible, repairing any damage or weak spots rather than doing a broad sweep of harmful chemicals or other extreme approaches.

The brand’s “commitment to the humane treatment of wildlife” is appealing to clients interested in the bigger picture and taking a respectful approach — something that can be hard to find within the industry.

Mosquito Police

Mosquito Police, as a brand, is committed to family values, and its service approach reflects this. The brand’s site encourages clients to “Spray your lawn, not your kids!”, and franchisees maintain an emphasis on safe, family-friendly pest solutions in their daily practice. 

With a total initial investment of between $35,000 and $60,000, the brand is on the low investment end, even compared to others in the space. Though the brand is still an emerging franchise, its founders have spent years building a quality concept. Now, franchisees have an opportunity to take advantage of prime territory availability with strong support from the franchisor.