Entrepreneur names Mosquito Shield top pest control franchise, again

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Mosquito Shield was ranked the No. 1 pest control franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine, which marks the second consecutive year the company has received the recognition. Additionally, Mosquito Shield ranked No. 126 overall and was named one of the fastest-growing franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 earlier this year.

“Being named to this list is a testament to the growth potential and the continual evolution of Mosquito Shield as the go-to brand in the pest control industry,” said Michael Moorhouse, president of Mosquito Shield. “Year after year, we develop innovative solutions that allow our franchise owners to grow and be successful. From training to proven marketing tools and content, we are dedicated to taking our brand to the next level for those looking to join our successful franchise.”

Currently, 80 percent of Mosquito Shields’ 400-plus territories are owned by multi-unit owners with multi-unit owners averaging over three territories each. In the past two years, the brand has opened over 100 new territories.

To determine the top brands for multi-unit ownership, Entrepreneur asked franchisors a series of questions: Do they offer discounts to franchisees purchasing multiple units? What percentage of their franchisees own multiple units? What percentage of their brand’s total units are owned by multi-unit franchisees? What is the average number of units owned by each franchisee? And finally, do they only sell multiple units or master licenses?

The magazine also factored in each company’s Franchise 500 score, which is based on an analysis of more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength and financial stability.

“Being seen as one of the top brands for multi-unit ownership not only establishes Mosquito Shield as one of the top franchises, but it also showcases its importance within both the franchise and pest control landscape,” said J. Andrew Mengason, chief growth officer for Five Star Franchising, parent company of Mosquito Shield. “For ambitious franchise owners looking to grow their portfolio or for entrepreneurs looking to embark on a new multi-unit endeavor, this list shows that Mosquito Shield and other Five Star Franchising brands have the necessary support teams to ensure they succeed.”

About Mosquito Shield

Founded in 2001, Mosquito Shield provides residential mosquito and tick control service. The company has invested nearly two decades developing an innovative approach to pest management that features a proprietary blend of all-natural oils and select control products, and a responsive spraying schedule designed around real-time pest population analysis and weather conditions that results in a higher visit frequency of every 10-17 days. Mosquito Shield also offers a proprietary tick control service called Tick Shield, and a special event service called Event Shield.

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