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"Pest Control Service Business": How To Get Started

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Pest control service is a very lucrative business with a massive opportunity. The startup investments required are sizable, however, you'll need to invest some time to get the knowledge, and if necessary, experience. Only 8% of pest control service providers are self-employed, meaning the majority of the competition are the big players. This, while meaning there's a lot of opportunities to open a new service, also means you need to be prepared to compete with the big guns.

The cons of this business, however, is that you will expose yourself to pests, and chemicals. This will require a careful approach, and preferably, experience. Not only you may harm yourself, but you may also harm your clients, or deal with property damage.

However, the business remains a promising venture with a median hourly rate of $13.41 and relatively small investment.

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So, if you think you are prepared for the working condition and have the knacks of chemicals, this might be the one for you, here are some pointers to help You:

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1. Startup Cost
The initial startup cost, as mentioned, is relatively small and you can start with $10,000-$50,000. The majority of your expenses will go to vehicles (trucks/vans), equipment, chemical solutions, license, and insurance.

2. License, Permit, and Insurance
Due to the high-risk nature of chemicals, both licensing and insurance are required by most states. The license/permit fee and minimum insurance needed vary by location, so make sure to consult your local authority to get a clearer picture.

3. Equipment and Chemical Supplies
As this will be your main asset, it's good to research and compare vendors and brands carefully before deciding on one. You also may need to consider your option for second-hand equipment to save money. Basic equipment for this business are vacuums, foamers,sprayers, fogging machine, bait guns, and other safety equipment.

4. Marketing
For your marketing effort, you'll need a website, branded vehicle, and marketing collaterals like brochures and online promotion. However, the biggest marketing impact you can get is through word-of-mouth marketing and repeat customers, which is common in this business. So make sure you do all your services as good as possible. To start, you can offer your service to your neighbors and the surrounding residential areas.

5. Franchising
Many established Pest Control companies are available for franchising. This will save time and can guarantee clients. However, the cost required can be high as most established franchise requiring you to have approximately $100,000 available capital outside $30,000-$50,000 franchise fee and monthly royalty fee. However, if you have the capital, this might be a very viable option. Still, research and study the methods, requirements, and practices before choosing a brand.

6. Pricing
This can be a tough one. Generally, you'll want to sell cheaper than the big players, however if you sold yourself too cheap, it will also affect customer's perception of value. The better strategy is to offer roughly similar or slightly cheaper price, but offering more value to the customers.

Earning Potential

With the median hourly rates of $13,41, you can make approximately $30,000 annually as the median annual rate. However, a mildly successful pest control business can exceed $ 75,000 per year, and can reach the millions of Dollars.

Your earning will largely dependent on your pricing, marketing efforts and your ability to build your repeat customer base, negotiating monthly or yearly contracts that guarantee stable revenue.

Profits will largely depend on your cost efficiency of chemical use, equipment depreciation, and labor cost.