Mosquito Hunters

Available in Multiple Locations
Cash Required

$60,000

Min. Franchise Fee

$40,000

Total Number of Units

128

Franchising Since

2015

Corporate Headquarters

Holmdel,NJ

CEO Name

Andy Fuller

Overview

The outdoor pest control industry is a high growth market, and Mosquito Hunter’s combines strong branding and best-in-class systems to give franchise owners the ability to grow rapidly. As health concerns surrounding mosquito and tick born illness continue to grow, the need for vector control services has become ever more apparent. To bring further value to customers, Mosquito Hunters now offers an upgraded tick and flea package, a perimeter pest program, rodent control, as well as cutting edge, all green mosquito stations to provide an even better result for customers. Mosquito Hunters has also introduced its newest service line, holiday lighting, under the brand name Humbug Holiday Lighting. These new services not only extend the servicing season, but also increase the annual average revenue per customer, along with increased customer retention. Mosquito Hunters separates itself from others in the space by providing corporate driven lead generation, combined with a national call center to convert sales in real time for franchisees, giving owners the ability to run a home-based business with lower overhead. If you are looking for a prosperous bolt-on or a flexible full-time business with a strong recurring revenue stream and fabulous retention rates, look no further.

Top 10 Reasons Why Mosquito Hunters Is The Right Business Investment

As one of the hottest new franchise opportunities in America, successful individuals like you choose Mosquito Hunters for business ownership for various reasons:

1. Home-based business offers personal, professional, and financial flexibility

2. Start-up ease: no retail location required, no costly outfitting

3. Strong unit-level economics - annual and recurring revenue stream, high customer retention model

4. No cold calling or hard sales, very consultative process

5. Corporate lead generation and call center to perform sales, freeing up owners to focus on upsells and retention

6. Extensive training and support from experienced franchisor

7. World class branding and marketing makes Hunters/Humbug inherently memorable

8. State-of-the-art centralized media, in house sales center and back-office management system

9. Well-funded franchisor with 50+ years of experience

10. Simple, scalable business model

Franchise Unit Trends

Total Number of Units

128

New Units Opened

10

Average Unit Revenue

-

* in 2023

Franchise Fees

Min. Franchise Fee

$40,000
Veteran's Fee: $30,000

Royalty Fee

10.0%
Net Revenue

Ad Fund Fee

8.0%
Net Revenues

Why Choose Mosquito Hunters?

Offering a model with three distinct service lines means a predictable Annual Revenue Opportunity for Mosquito Hunters & Humbug Holiday Lighting

1. Mosquitoes: Barrier (Traditional & All Green), Stations, Smart Repellent Systems

2. Perimeter Pest Control: Ticks, Ants, Spiders, Stinkbugs, Rodents, Deer Repellent

3. Holiday Lighting: Design, Install, Maintenance, Take Down, & Storage


The outdoor pest control industry is a high-growth market, valued at over $26 Billion dollars. The exterior lighting services industry, currently valued at nearly $6 Billion dollars, is still in its infancy stages, with very little professional competition. Mosquito Hunters and Humbug Holiday Lighting combined, with its strong branding and best-in-class systems, gives our Franchise Owners the ability to grow revenue rapidly, and predictably.


As health concerns surrounding mosquitoes continue to grow, especially with recent news of the Zika and West Nile Virus, the need for mosquito control becomes ever more apparent.


That’s where we come in. Mosquito Hunters makes mosquito control affordable, effective, and environmentally responsible too. By focusing on building client relationships, we provide mosquito control services guaranteed by our Client Happiness Promise.


For owners, we provide corporate-driven lead generation, a national sales and support call center to help you manage growth and give you the ability to run an office from your home to help manage overhead and cut down fixed costs. There has never been a better time to start your own Mosquito Hunters and Humbug Holiday Lighting franchise than right now!


Both residential and commercial locations are investing in enhancing their outdoor living areas. Our goal is to help our customers take their yards back with environmentally responsible treatments. We are always pet and kid-friendly, but never mosquito, tick, and flea friendly! We can also now bring added joy during the holidays, by removing the burden of putting up lights and decorations for homeowners and businesses. Take advantage of prime open territories today and start taking control of your future.


As a Mosquito Hunter and Humbug Holiday Lighting franchisee, you have a wide array of possible customers including:

  • Homeowners
  • HOA’s
  • Apartment/Condo Complexes
  • Open-air restaurants
  • Parks/Playgrounds
  • Hotels
  • Outdoor Events
  • Retirement Communities
  • Daycares
  • Golf Courses
  • Schools
  • Municipalities

Start your own business with extensive training and support from an experienced team with a track record of building a highly successful national home services brand that is now a "household name." Mosquito Hunters provides a service that improves the quality of life for people in your community by allowing them to enjoy their yards and eliminating the worry of mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks. Mosquito Hunters, along with Humbug Holiday Lighting, offers a tremendous opportunity for those looking to build a successful, recession-resistant, and recurring revenue business in the booming pest control and exterior lighting industries.

Starting Costs and Investment Requirements

Total Investment

$89,000 - $116,000

Net Worth Required

$200,000

Cash Required

$60,000

Training and Support
Financing Available
Mobile
Multi Units

Training and Support

There are plenty of great reasons to open a business as part of a franchise brand, especially when it’s a mosquito franchise. Franchises allow owners to be in business for themselves but not by themselves, and at Mosquito Hunters, we understand how important and valuable the franchise model is. Starting a business is an exciting and challenging process. Many new entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed and unprepared, but by partnering with Mosquito Hunters to become your own boss, you’ll benefit from thorough training and ongoing support that frees you to concentrate on the growth of your business!


Your Initial Training:

All new members of our mosquito franchise family enjoy comprehensive pre-opening training at our Chicagoland office, in Hunter Hall. While there, you and up to two other trusted staff members learn what you need to know about the Mosquito Hunters brand and how to run your franchise, including:

  • Our mission, vision, and values
  • Sales and Call Center training
  • Email, calendar and Cloud storage training
  • Mosquito control and technician training
  • Hiring and recruiting
  • Financial planning
  • Marketing
  • Securing equipment and inventory
  • Day-to-day operations

Mosquito Hunters Founder and CEO, Andy Fuller, conducts much of this training himself over the course of 4 days that include approximately 26 hours of actual classroom and on-site instruction. You’ll receive instructional materials including handouts and quizzes and have access to our proprietary and confidential 171-page Operating Manual containing important information about Mosquito Hunters specifications, standards and operating procedures.


Hands-on Coaching:

After the initial training, you’ll benefit from two months of phone calls from Andy, who will answer your questions and help you navigate through the challenges of business ownership. Then, you’ll receive ongoing on-demand support and one-on-one reviews for as long as you’re a part of the Mosquito Hunters family.


Franchise Reports:

We know how valuable feedback is, which is why we gather and analyze data from every individual franchisee each month. We’ll share our findings about your operation with you and provide important insights into areas that may need improvement, as well as those that show growth and strength.


Marketing Support:

Mosquito Hunters franchisees are busy helping their communities and growing their businesses, which means their time is valuable. Our expert marketing efforts on your behalf are immensely beneficial because they let you stay focused on your clients. Small businesses need to market themselves in a personal, continuous way that big businesses don’t – our marketing is all about a quick return on investment and proven strategies to spread the word about your services and attract new customers.


Sales Support:

Our dedicated inbound phone sales team provides a huge benefit by fielding customer inquiries, generating quotes, and closing new deals for you, leaving you free to work more efficiently for your existing clients. Mosquito Hunters franchise training and support is thorough, ongoing, and covers all our methods, techniques, specifications, procedures, information, systems, sales, and marketing techniques – just about everything you need to know to start out on a strong footing and stay there!


We know the Mosquito Hunters brand success depends on our franchisees, and we’re there for them! Contact us today to find out more about our mosquito franchise training and support!

History

There are any number of pest control franchise opportunities out there, but not all are created equal – some are simply better than others! Mosquito Hunters has established itself as one of the absolute best, from our trusted, recognized brand name, to comprehensive franchisee training and support, to our dedicated sales and marketing teams. Our value proposition is unmatched and here for you to build your own buzz with a successful mosquito control franchise! We've grown from a small location in Chicago that started in 2014, to 150 locations and growing across the country!

Ideal Candidate

What Makes an Ideal Mosquito Hunters Franchisee? What does it take to open a mosquito control franchise with Mosquito Hunters?


Among other things, we look for financial stability and a clean record. But perhaps more importantly, we also look for the intangibles that help to define the Mosquito Hunters culture.


If you see yourself in the description below, chances are you’d make a great Mosquito Hunter!


  • You’re high-energy with a strong work ethic: you love the idea of being in business for yourself because you’ll have the chance to work hard and build something of your own.
  • You’re passionate about service: you believe good customer service, and the relationships that develop as a result, are the cornerstone of success.
  • You’ve got management experience: you’re not afraid to encourage, motivate, and educate employees, and to let the buck stop with you.
  • You’ve got sales skills: you know how to help customers understand and appreciate the value of your services.
  • You’re a Big Picture thinker: you’ve got the patience and vision to know that success has a lot of moving parts and that it takes teamwork.

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