Local Pest Control Company
Are you really getting competitive quotes for your pest control service in Jacksonville, Florida?
If you search for the top 10 pest control companies in Jacksonville, Florida, chances are every single result will be a company owned by a major corporate conglomerate and most of your search results will be owned by one single corporation – Rentokil Steritech (based in the United Kingdom).
The sheer size of these consolidated pest control companies basically means they dominate the search engines for pest control services. The consumer may think they are getting competitive quotes from three different companies but in reality, they are getting quotes from three companies owned by the same corporation.
Most people are not aware of the mass consolidation of pest control companies over the past few years. When major corporations buy local pest control companies, they continue to use the local name as though nothing has changed.
“Local” Companies
Here are some of the “local” companies that are owned by major corporations:
| Turner Pest Control | Owned by AntiCemex of Sweden | Private Company |
|---|---|---|
| Orkin Pest Control Home Team Pest Defense McCall Service | Owned by Rollins, Inc. Owned by Rollins, Inc. Owned by Rollins, Inc. | ROL on the NYSE ROL on the NYSE ROL on the NYSE |
| Knockout Pest Control Terminix Pest Control Florida Pest Control Nader’s Pest Raiders Bug Man Pest Control JC Erlich Pest Control APEX Pest Control BugOut Pest Control | Owned by Rentokil Steritech of the UK Owned by Rentokil Steritech of the UK Owned by Rentokil Steritech of the UK Owned by Rentokil Steritech of the UK Owned by Rentokil Steritech of the UK Owned by Rentokil Steritech of the UK Owned by Rentokil Steritech of the UK Owned by Rentokil Steritech of the UK | RTO on the NYSE RTO on the NYSE RTO on the NYSE RTO on the NYSE RTO on the NYSE RTO on the NYSE RTO on the NYSE RTO on the NYSE |
| Peninsular Pest Control Middleton Pest Control | Owned by Massey Services Owned by Massey Services | Private Company Private Company |
Most consumers would not realize if you called Terminix, Florida Pest Control, Nader’s Pest Raiders, and/or BugOut to obtain quotes for service, while you may get four offers, your offers are coming from sister companies operating under the same corporation. In fact, 13 of the largest “local” pest control companies are owned by major corporations.
We are not implying that any of these companies are not good companies, nor are we implying that any would not provide good service. We’re providing this information because we find many consumers are not aware of the joint ownership with many of these locally known service companies.
Tips to Get a Competitive Quote
What should a consumer do to make sure they are getting competitive quotes for pest control services in Jacksonville, Florida, or surrounding areas? We recommend consumers obtain comparative quotes for their pest control services but recognize, all pest control companies are not the same.
- Weed out the chaff. Choose companies that are certified QualityPro™ by the National Pest Management Association. Less than 1% of all pest control companies are certified. This means the company has invested in training, education, safety, and oversight to provide the most reliable service possible.
- Make sure you understand who owns the company to make sure you are getting truly competitive quotes for your service. It just doesn’t make sense to get three quotes from the same company.
- Think local. Truly local companies are vested in the community and vested in providing quality service. You are way more than an “account” to a local company.
Call 360PestControl
360PestControl is a locally owned and operated pest control company providing general pest control, termite control, lawn & ornamental, and rodent removal services in Jacksonville, Orange Park, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Gainesville, Orlando, and more. We are a certified QualityPro™ company so you know you’re dealing with the best in the industry.
To request service, simply contact us today at (904) 637-1109.
