How much does it cost to start a pest control business?

• $20,000 - For a Used Truck or Cargo Van

• $5,000 - Equipment and Inventory

• $500 a year for a website and formation of your entity

• $1,000 a Year for Insurance - If you need insurance, reach out to Wexford Insurance, they work with a lot of Pest Control Businesses. wexfordins.com

• TOTAL COST TO START a Pest Control Business: $26,500

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How much money can you make starting a pest control business?

• $400 - $950 for an annual Pest Control Plan

• $100 - $500 for Mosquito Spraying

• $100 - $3,000 for Cockroach Spraying

• $200 - $2,500 for Rodent Control

• $75 - $400 for Flea Removal

• $500 - $2,000 for Bed Bug Extermination

• $2,500 - $7,000 for Termite Extermination

• Average Revenue per Job - $350

• Average Time Per Job - 1-2 Hours

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How much money do pest control businesses make a year?

• Average Jobs Per Week - 20 jobs (4 jobs a day) = $7,000 a week in revenue = $28,0000 a month = $336,000 a year in sales

 

Are pest control Businesses Profitable?​​

• Yes, the average profit margin is around 45% with the pest control company charging 50% over your labor and raw material costs. 

• This would put the coverage pest control business profit at $151,200 a year. 

• The challenge with this business is scaling past the local level and finding trusted employees. 

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Types of Pest Control Businesses:

• Pest Extermination

• Pest or Rodent Removal

• Pest Prevention

• Bed Bug Removal

• Termite Extermination

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Positives of a Pest Control Business

• This business is in a niche. There are not a lot of pest control businesses, therefore you have less competition.

• This business is always needed. People do not know how nor want to exterminate pests. 

• This business has high profit margins.  

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How do you get pest control jobs? 

• Create a website with SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and post on social media apps. 

• Network with local home builders, general contractors, home remodelers, property managers, home owners, etc. 

• Sign up with Contractor Back Office (contractorbackoffice.com) to get leads for pest control jobs. 

 

How to Start a Pest Control Business 

1. ​Save up money for down payments on equipment

2. Form your LLC with the Federal Government and Local Government

3. Create your website and social media pages

4. Purchase Insurance

5. Find a Lawyer to draft your customer service contract

6. Make connections with local realtors, contractors, property managers, and homeowners.

7. Implement local marketing. ​