Mosquito Shield Named No. 1 Pest Control Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. — Mosquito Shield, a residential mosquito and tick control service, was named the No. 1 pest control franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine. This is the second consecutive year they have received the recognition.

The No. 1 ranking comes on the heels of being named to Entrepreneur’s prestigious Franchise 500 earlier this year, where Mosquito Shield ranked No. 126 overall and was named one of the Fastest-Growing Franchises and a Top Franchise for Less Than $100,000.

“Being named to this list is a testament to the growth potential and the continual evolution of Mosquito Shield as the go-to brand in the pest control industry,” said Michael Moorhouse, President of Mosquito Shield. “Year after year, we develop innovative solutions that allow our franchise owners to grow and be successful. From training to proven marketing tools and content, we are dedicated to taking our brand to the next level for those looking to join our successful franchise.”

In addition to being ranked the No. 1 pest control franchise, Mosquito Shield was also named one of the Top 150 Brands for Multi-Unit Owners by Entrepreneur at No. 63. The ranking identifies brands that most appeal to prospective franchisees interested in multi-unit ownership in addition to current franchisees who are looking to expand their business portfolio.

Currently, 80 percent of Mosquito Shields’ 400-plus territories are owned by multi-unit owners with multi-unit owners averaging over three territories each. In the past two years, the brand has opened over 100 new territories.

To determine the top brands for multi-unit ownership, entrepreneur asked franchisors a series of questions: Do they offer discounts to franchisees purchasing multiple units? What percentage of their franchisees own multiple units? What percentage of their brand’s total units are owned by multi-unit franchisees? What is the average number of units owned by each franchisee? And finally, do they only sell multiple units or master licenses?

“Being seen as one of the top brands for multi-unit ownership not only establishes Mosquito Shield as one of the top franchises, but it also showcases its importance within both the franchise and pest control landscape,” said J. Andrew Mengason, Chief Growth Officer for Five Star Franchising.