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Pest Hunters - Mosquito Hunters & Humbug Holiday Lighting

Mosquito control, perimeter pest control, rodent control, and holiday lighting

Investment

$141,295

Initial Franchise Fee

$50,000

Units

151

Growth Rate

+13.5%

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Overview

Industry Maintenance
Founded 2013
Franchising Since 2015
Parent Company Happinest Brands
Leadership Andy Fuller, CEO
# of Employees at HQ 150

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About Pest Hunters - Mosquito Hunters & Humbug Holiday Lighting

Founded in 2013, Mosquito Hunters & Humbug Holiday Lighting is a pest control and holiday lighting franchise serving communities across the country. 

The company believes that everyone deserves a mosquito-free summer, and uses all-natural products to keep the pests at bay. Allowing you to enjoy the comfort of your backyard is not Mosquito Hunters' only motivation for what they do. With the Zika virus and other mosquito-transmitted diseases, health concerns over these and other pests are a very real thing.

Using synthetic pyrethrins (chrysanthemum derivatives), Mosquito Hunters conducts a multi-week yard treatment. If within the 21 days following the treatment a client is not satisfied, they may receive a respray for free. As a franchisee, you’ll spray residences, commercial spaces, and municipal areas. To bring further value to customers, Mosquito Hunters now offers an upgraded tick and flea package, a perimeter pest program, rodent control, and mosquito stations to provide even better results. Mosquito Hunters has also recently introduced holiday lighting services, under the brand name Humbug Holiday Lighting.

Why You May Want to Start a Mosquito Hunters & Humbug Holiday Lighting Franchise

If you don’t like pests, you’ll feel right at home with a Mosquito Hunters & Humbug Holiday Lighting franchise. You may find that you always have business since mosquitos and ticks come back every year. 

Because it's a smaller franchise, Mosquito Hunters & Humbug Holiday Lighting gives you personalized support. You’ll have access to the in-house sales team that will set up appointments, close sales, and send quotes and invoices to your clients. By taking out the busy work, you can focus on providing excellent service to your customers. A Mosquito Hunters & Humbug Holiday Lighting franchise also has its own territory, allowing for slim to no overlap with other franchisees. 

Mosquito Hunters wants franchisees who are excited about owning and running a business, not just excited about the potential growth. You’ll create loyal customers, get your share of a quickly growing industry, and have the chance to work outside. Mosquito Hunters & Humbug Holiday Lighting can be a supplement to your day job, other businesses, or seasonal work.

What Might Make a Mosquito Hunters & Humbug Holiday Lighting Franchise a Good Choice?

Multiple times in the past few years, Mosquito Hunters & Humbug Holiday Lighting has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500. This ranking is based on an evaluation of more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.

To be part of the Mosquito Hunters & Humbug Holiday Lighting team, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. You should also prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising fees and royalty fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements.

How to Open a Mosquito Hunters & Humbug Holiday Lighting Franchise

You can open your own Mosquito Hunters & Humbug Holiday Lighting franchise in a couple of steps. First, you may need to submit a franchise request form. A franchise representative may contact you to discuss the opportunity further. Next, you may schedule an interactive program review to discuss the Mosquito Hunters & Humbug Holiday Lighting business model.

As a potential franchisee, you may receive a copy of the brand's Franchise Disclosure Document. Once you've studied the Franchise Disclosure Document and gotten ready for the big day, the next step is an interview with the CEO. If all works out, you’ll be invited to discovery day and receive formal approval for your franchise.

Speak to existing franchisees and ask questions directed to the Mosquito Hunters & Humbug Holiday Lighting team. Suppose your net worth and available liquid capital match the brand’s requirements. In that case, you may qualify to open a Mosquito Hunters & Humbug Holiday Lighting franchise, and you can get started with an initial investment and training.

As a franchisee, you'll be hunting down pests and bringing holiday cheer to customers in no time.

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $50,000
Initial Investment $141,295 - $170,743
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Training & Support Programs

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Ranking History

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Updated: December 12th, 2022