How Much Does It Cost To Start A Pest Control Business?

MarketWatch says the future is bright for the pest control industry, predicting growth at a CAGR of over 5% through 2023. But how much does it cost to get a piece of that pie in 2020-2021?

Today’s post compares the cost and long-term value of starting a pest control business on your own versus starting a Pestmaster franchise. Read on or call 800-525-8866 to speak with a Pestmaster representative straight away.

How Much Does It Cost To Start A Pest Control Business On My Own?

First, let’s take a look at the costs of starting your own pest control business from scratch.

“Although you can technically start a pest control business from your home, you’ll still need the equipment and supplies necessary to do your job,” writes author Stephanie Faris in a start-up guide for Small Business Chron. “All told, you can expect to spend at least $10,000 on a pest control startup, with costs as high as $50,000.”

Faris’ estimate is accurate for self-starters, but it fails to factor in several other unavoidable expenses, including:

• Marketing costs
• Signage
• Pesticide applicator certification from the EPA,
• Liability insurance, and more

Furthermore, Faris’ estimate assumes the start-up already has all the training they need to operate a pest control business. If you require additional training in marketing, business administration, management, pesticide applications, or sales, your total start-up expenses will increase.

Still, even when you factor in these hidden costs, starting a pest control business is still extremely affordable, totalling only a fraction of what you’d pay to start a fast-food franchise or brick-and-mortar shop. However, these low entry barriers are a bit of a double-edged sword—on the one hand, it’s great for start-ups trying to hit the break-even point ASAP, but it also increases competitive pressures at the entry level.

But while the cost may be comparable to independent start-up, that’s where the similarities end. Because while self-starters struggle to overcome new challenges, learn on the job, distinguish themselves from competitors, and win contracts in the early goings, Pestmaster franchise owners are confidently closing sales from day-one, thanks to the following competitive advantages:

• An authoritative brand name with a 40+ year track record of success
• Proprietary software that makes running day-to-day operations easier, helping you route, schedule, and maintain your accounts receivable
• A dedicated contract acquisition team to help you win valuable GSA Schedule contracts with government clients
• Top-tier training and ongoing coaching
• National marketing campaigns running in conjunction with local advertising
• Streamlined start-up process, allowing most owners to open their doors within 3-6 weeks of signing the franchise agreement

We also increase return on investment by helping new franchise owners control their start-up costs in several ways, such as:

• Pestmaster’s nationwide liability insurance policy, which offers the best coverage at the best rates
• Discounts on equipment and pest control trucks/fleet vehicles
• Thousands of dollars in savings offered to military veterans, qualified disabled veterans, and existing pest control owners who are converting their business

In short, Pestmaster is a fantastic option for start-ups, offering serious competitive advantages, invaluable support, and thousands of dollars in potential savings, all for almost the same amount you’d pay to build a business from scratch.

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