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Refer to Item 19 in the current Franchise Disclosure Document for full detail. **2024 Total Customers: 35,902 **2024 Customers Returning YOY: 85% **2024 Avg. Revenue Per Customer: $715.26 **2024 System-Wide Pre-Pay Dollars for 2024 Services: $7,137,785.36 **Locations that are not in substantial operational or reporting compliance, or that have not been operating for more than one full season are not included. The data available to us for the year-over-year returning customer percentages was limited to franchisees whose use of approved software captured such customer data. Because multiple software was approved, and not all had this data available, approximately 57% of customers had available data, from which to derive this calculation. The pre-pay dollars reflect amounts collected during fall of 2024 together with amounts received prior to the commencement of the 2025 season (January 2025 – March 2025). Company owned franchise adjusted cost and EBITDA now listed: Adjusted EBITDA 29.5%, sales_contact_phone=608.769.6650, real_estate_description=No initial real estate required. Home based with room for at least one service vehicle., starting_employees_number_1=1, starting_employees_number_2=1, hs_lastmodifieddate=1749222671666, number_of_associated_contacts=9, contact_created=true, sold_out_markets=Delaware Minneapolis, MN Philadelphia, PA St. Paul, MN Springfield, MA Columbus, GA Shreveport, LA Indianapolis, IN Kalamazoo, MI Omaha, NE Lincoln, NE Oklahoma City, OK Wichita Falls, TX Ann Arbor, MI Buffalo, NY Baltimore, MD Dayton, OH Orlando, FL West Palm Beach, FL Boca Raton, FL Fort Lauderdale, FL Austin, TX Sioux Falls, SD, sks_item_19_revenue=847023, onboarding_priority_status=Accelerated, group_health_insurance=Yes, franchisee_weekly_hours_required=Full-Time (40 or more hours per week);Part-Time (20-40 hours per week);Flexible Ownership (less than 20 hours per week), secondary_contact_last_name=Wright, registration_virginia=Pending, target_customer=Single Family Homeowner, age 35–55, HHI of $75K+, like to invest in their properties & entertain, sales_contact_email=davidk@moshield.com, billing_contact_phone=, person_completing_2_minute_drill=Jacqueline Chavez, day_to_day_operators=Franchisee, starting_employees_type_1=Technician, operations_image_small=https://21052030.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/21052030/form-uploads/5ebf2af6-c2d4-42d4-822d-8da275584d7f/1a5a46fb-95a4-4983-a933-00288d287521-2-7178165operations_image_small-mosquito-shield-franchisee-charlotte.jpg, starting_employees_type_2=Office manager, founder_name=Michael Moorhouse, onboarding_link=https://www.franchisesidekick.com/franchisor-onboarding-2-minute-drill?brand_name=Mosquito%20Shield, has_current_fdd=Yes, average_start_to_open_time=Less than six months, home_based=Yes, launch_priority=3, sks_open_locations_two_years_ago=51, hs_object_id=1797940638, name=Mosquito Shield, sidekick_commission_2=38000, sidekick_commission_3=48000, fun_facts=Over 400 territories sold but still incredible markets like Kansas City MO, Jacksonville FL, and Charleston SC available , sidekick_commission_1=30000, registration_illinois=Registered, business_model_b2b_percentage=10%, contact_email=mwright@fivestarfranchising.com, fbr_survey_link=https://campaigns.franchisesidekick.com/fbr-survey-information?brand_name=Mosquito%20Shield, hs_createdate=1657039726628, display_on_website=true, registration_south_dakota=Registered, e2_visa_candidates=No, brand_summary=Mosquito Shield was founded in September of 2001 in response to the absence of an effective residential mosquito control service and the inadequacy of control products such as body sprays, candles and mosquito magnets. With millions of treatments and over 400 franchise locations later, Mosquito Shield’s proprietary control products and specialized spray techniques keep tens of thousands of American homes mosquito and tick-free every year. Our company founder, started as franchise owner with a national lawn care franchise and, having listened to the evolving needs of his customers, understood there was a market for a residential mosquito control service and decided to strike out on his own. He started developing his own proprietary blend of all-natural oils and select control products, and testing application methods and treatment frequencies with the goal of perfecting an effective and responsible solution. The result was Mosquito Shield, a service that turns any treated property into a mosquito-free zone by killing and repelling mosquitoes and other harmful outdoor pests. Mosquito Shield spent the next few years refining its customer acquisition and retention strategies, and taking a methodical approach to growth that led to the launch of its proprietary tick control service, Tick Shield, and special event service, Event Shield. The Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation was launched in 2013 and has since developed into the leading franchise opportunity in this growing home services sector. By combining a great product with past experience as a franchisee, our founder and team established a franchise model that delivers a superior experience for both consumers and owners. In March of 2022, Mosquito Shield was acquired by Five Star Franchising, an innovative service-based franchise platform company. Five Star has a mission to ensure its brands are top performers in technology, marketing, branding, and people. With a franchisee-first approach to business, Five Star excels at ensuring local-market success for each of their franchisees. Residential mosquito and tick control services are now part of a structural pest control industry that will generate an estimated $23.2 billion in total service revenue in the United States in 2024 (source), with a 5.7% CAGR through 2032 (source). With the threat of mosquito and tick-borne illnesses on the rise in the United States, the residential mosquito control market has become the fastest-growing pest control segment. Due to shifting land use patterns, global travel and trade, and a changing climate, the threat of existing and emerging vector-borne diseases continues to grow. 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We've updated our FDD with a revised Item 19 which is live in all states except for VA, MD, ND, SD, RI, WI. For those 6 states, we've prepared the additionally attached supplement which a candidate can acknowledge to provide a bridge until we update registrations. , service_1=Mosquito Control, territory_protection=Yes, sks_item_7_range_low=92850, registration_indiana=Registered, leads_email=moshield@fivestarfranchising.com, billing_contact_first_name=Jacqueline, frick___fastlane_url=, white_logo=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/1797940638/white_logo, open_locations_disclosed_in_item_19=Yes, item_19_data__2=, item_19_data__1=$285,839.20, item_7_low=120525, referral=Franchise FastLane, main_logo=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/1797940638/main_logo, services_image_top_small=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/1797940638/services_image_small, hs_object_source_user_id=27497380, group_description=Five Star Franchising is focused on becoming the leading home services franchise system. We believe we can make a difference in providing professional and reliable home services to our customers, while providing a rewarding entrepreneurial opportunity for our franchise partners., year_started_franchising=2013, sks_locations_represented_in_item_19=28, use_backup_presentation_pdf=false, sks_years_franchising=2013, units_awarded_last_12_months=28, contact_phone=7155741710, page_title=Mosquito Shield, approximate_break_even_time_frame=varies, main_background=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/1797940638/main_background?variant=large, customer_acquisition=[Call Center, Digital, Referral / Relationship, Sales, Reputation Management, Recurring Revenue], fdd_upload=https://api-na1.hubspot.com/form-integrations/v1/uploaded-files/signed-url-redirect/108560449201?portalId=21052030&sign=pMvumuY8dXqNE_66TBvlIr_gmcc%3D&conversionId=fa35742a-cffa-401f-b189-478218c35ea6&filename=fa35742a-cffa-401f-b189-478218c35ea6-2-7178165/fdd_upload-MS-FDD-2022-5.09.22.pdf, backup_presentation_pdf=https://21052030.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/21052030/Brand%20Overview%20Sides/Individual%20Brands/Mosquito%20Shield%20-%20Brand%20Overview%20Slides.pdf, services_image_bottom_small=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/1797940638/services_image_small_2, brand_fund=2% of Gross Sales, sales_contact_first_name=Dave, update_state_registrations_link=https://www.franchisesidekick.com/update-state-registration?brand_name=Mosquito%20Shield, functions_of_owner_operator=This varies significantly depending on length of time in the system and the size of their operations. Some Zees start as an owner operator where they arrive for work every morning, prep their vehicle and head out on the road to service customers. Most Zees are running the day to day operations and sending their technicians out on the road. The day-to-day tasks of an owner include responding to existing customer's needs (the sales center handles new inbound calls), networking within their communities to help drive awareness and leads, coordinating scheduling & routing service calls and managing their team. 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Now, over 1 million treatments and 92 franchise locations later, Mosquito Shield’s proprietary control products and specialized spray techniques keep tens of thousands of American homes mosquito and tick-free every year., area_development_opportunities=No, is_group=Yes, franchise_fee_3=134500, sks_royalties_collected_three_years_ago=858614, franchise_fee_4=169000, franchise_fee_5=203000, industry_size=$24.2 billion in revenue (5.7% predicted grow, franchise_fee_6=, franchise_fee_7=, secondary_contact_first_name=Missy, franchise_fee_8=, franchise_fee_9=, hs_object_source=CRM_UI, display_two_minute_drill=true, mapping_access_url=, business_model_b2c_percentage=90%, dynamic_page_slug=mosquito-shield, franchise_fee_2=99500}
Brand Summary
Mosquito Shield was founded in September of 2001 in response to the absence of an effective residential mosquito control service and the inadequacy of control products such as body sprays, candles and mosquito magnets. With millions of treatments and over 400 franchise locations later, Mosquito Shield’s proprietary control products and specialized spray techniques keep tens of thousands of American homes mosquito and tick-free every year.
Our company founder, started as franchise owner with a national lawn care franchise and, having listened to the evolving needs of his customers, understood there was a market for a residential mosquito control service and decided to strike out on his own. He started developing his own proprietary blend of all-natural oils and select control products, and testing application methods and treatment frequencies with the goal of perfecting an
effective and responsible solution. The result was Mosquito Shield, a service that turns any treated property into a mosquito-free zone by killing and repelling mosquitoes and other harmful outdoor pests.
Mosquito Shield spent the next few years refining its customer acquisition and retention strategies, and taking a methodical approach to growth that led to the launch of its proprietary tick control service, Tick Shield, and special event service, Event Shield.
The Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation was launched in 2013 and has since developed into the leading franchise opportunity in this growing home services sector. By combining a great product with past experience as a franchisee, our founder and team established a franchise model that delivers a superior experience for both consumers and owners.
In March of 2022, Mosquito Shield was acquired by Five Star Franchising, an innovative service-based franchise platform company. Five Star has a mission to ensure its brands are top performers in technology, marketing, branding, and people. With a franchisee-first approach to business, Five Star excels at ensuring local-market success for each of their franchisees.
Residential mosquito and tick control services are now part of a structural pest control industry that will generate an estimated $23.2 billion in total service revenue in the United States in 2024 (source), with a 5.7% CAGR through 2032 (source). With the threat of mosquito and tick-borne illnesses on the rise in the United States, the residential mosquito control market has become the fastest-growing pest control segment. Due to shifting land use patterns, global travel and trade, and a changing climate, the threat of existing and emerging vector-borne diseases continues to grow.
Perimeter Shield, a service for spiders, ants and other pests, was launched to the entire franchise system in 2023 as an additional revenue stream.
Brand Superpowers
Low-cost, Home-based start-up
Home service in high demand
The original mosquito and tick control company
Proprietary products and equipment
National Sales Center
*THE NUMBERS
Founder | Michael Moorhouse |
Home Office Location | North Attleboro, MA |
Company Founded | 2001 |
Began Franchising | 2013 |
Industry | Home Services - Pest Control |
Industry Size | $24.2 billion in revenue (5.7% predicted grow |
Veteran Discount | 10% off first territory franchise fee ($5,450 off) |
Group Health Insurance | Yes |
Company Units Open | 1 |
Franchise Units Awarded All Time | 450 |
Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months | 28 |
Franchise Units Open | 435 |
Number of franchisees | 120 |
Relationship Builder
Passion to Help People
No Industry Experience Required
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Community Centric
Sales or Management Experience
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Founder Michael Moorhouse Home Office Location North Attleboro, MA Company Founded 2001 Began Franchising 2013 Industry Home Services - Pest Control Industry Size $24.2 billion in revenue (5.7% predicted grow Veteran Discount 10% off first territory franchise fee ($5,450 off) Group Health Insurance Yes -
Company Units Open 1 Franchise Units Awarded All Time 450 Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months 28 Franchise Units Open 435 Number of franchisees 120 -
Relationship Builder
Passion to Help People
No Industry Experience Required
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Community Centric
Sales or Management Experience
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3rd Party RecommendationsWHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?
Scheduling, CRM and BillingDO THEY OFFER FLEXIBLE OWNERSHIP?
YesDO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?
10% off first territory franchise fee ($5,450 off)
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