Why 2025 may be the year to add new services to your operation

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Generally speaking, the pest control industry has long held the belief that professionals should “find a need, fill a need.” When bed bug populations rebounded at the turn of the last century, for example, entire generations of technicians who had never seen a single specimen of Cimex lectularius suddenly found themselves studying the biology, behavior and control methods of the pest.

The Pest Management Professional’s 2025 State of the Industry survey reveals the current landscape and emerging trends for both service offerings and their profitability.

Core services remain strong

Traditional pest management services continue to dominate the industry, of course. Ant management leads the pack, as has been the case for several years (knocking termites off a long-held perch). It is offered by 94 precent of respondents and ranks as both the top revenue generator (76 percent) and profit generator (64 percent).

Rodent and cockroach management services follow closely behind, both in terms of service provision and profitability. Termite and wood-destroying insect management, while offered by fewer companies (76 percent), ranks high in revenue (55 percent) and profit generation (52 percent).

Emerging services and diversification

Lane Zimmerman

Companies are increasingly diversifying their offerings to address seasonal fluctuations and meet evolving customer needs.

Lane Zimmerman’s Rainbow Pest Experts, for example, is gearing up to start offering wildlife management, insulation installation and sanitization services in 2025.

“These are all services for which the primary reason is to generate more winter revenue to make our company less seasonal,” explains Zimmerman, operations manager of the Minnetonka, Minn.-based firm.

Bob Wiemer, ACE

Bob Wiemer, ACE, is adding power washing to Pittsburgh, Pa.-based Pestco Professional Services next year, citing its compatibility with existing services and growing demand from clients in food services and property management. “This addition allows us to offer a one-stop solution for cleanliness and pest control, setting us apart by providing comprehensive services that many competitors might not offer,” he says.

As the industry continues to adapt to changing customer needs and environmental concerns, pest control companies that balance core services with strategic diversification are likely to see continued growth and profitability in the coming years.

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