Strategic spending to be a theme for pest control companies in 2025

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The pest control industry is poised for continued growth in 2025, with equipment and materials budgets increasing across the board. No respondents to Pest Management Professional’s (PMP’s) 2025 State of the Industry survey reported an upcoming budget that was less than that of 2024, compared to the 4 percent of survey respondents last year who reported lower budgets in 2024 over 2023. Overall, 90 percent reported their budgets would be up in 2025 over 2024, vs. 87 percent last year.

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As for planned purchases in 2025, ant bait moved from third to first place over 2024. But very few other materials options moved from their 2024 survey spots.

Bob Wiemer, ACE

Survey respondents report adapting their strategies to meet evolving demands. Bob Wiemer, ACE, for example, is investing in additional vehicles in 2025.

“Our fleet expansion is driven by the need to support our growing team and service expansion. This not only helps improve service coverage and response times but also prepares us for the increased demand from new services, such as power washing,” says Wiemer, executive general manager of Pestco Professional Services, Pittsburgh, Pa. “Looking ahead, while we don’t anticipate any significant unusual expenditures, we remain vigilant for opportunities in technology and equipment that could boost our efficiency and customer service.”

As the pest control market evolves, companies that provide their budgets with equal focus on sensible expenditures and expansion — Wiemer says his team continues to look for acquisitions that align with Pestco’s growth goals — with operational efficiency and customer satisfaction as those that are most likely to thrive.

Natasha Wright

That said, the most important thing about working in the industry is continually learning and improving oneself, while enjoying the career journey.

As Natasha Wright, BCE, technical director of Braman Termite & Pest Eliminating in Agawam, Mass., concludes, “We need to remember how fun and satisfying it can be working in pest control, and the peace of mind we can bring people.”

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