Did you know? New Mosquito Shield owners average 2-3 units on their intial purchase. We have 200+ new territories open for development in the US alone.
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 $24 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.
Tick Shield, Event Shield (one-time application for mosquitos and ticks before events), Perimeter Shield (for spiders, ants and other pests), and Decorate with Lights (a holiday lighting service) are all additional services available to franchisees for additional revenue streams.
Competitive Advantages:
Mosquito Shield is a mosquito control company that started franchising, not a franchise company that got into mosquito control. This is an important distinction. The difference is over 20 years of real-world experience derived from servicing tens of thousands of homes, and has resulted in an industry-unique approach that delivers unparalleled results and unmatched customer retention.
Key differentiators:
- Proprietary products and equipment
- Higher revenue per customer
- Higher profit margins
- Industry leading customer retention rate of 95%
- Largest protected territories within mosquito control
Top 5 Selling Points
- Home based start-up with low cost investment and high profit margins.
- Home service that is in high demand with few competitors.
- The original mosquito and tick control company with 22 years of rich history.
- Proprietary products and equipment resulting in the highest retention rate in the industry.
- National Sales Center handling all your inbound sales leads. This allows you to focus on growing your business and taking care of your customers.
Established: 2001
First Unit Franchised: 2013
Franchise Units Open: 435
Company Owned Units: 0
States Registered In: Filed or filling with all registrations states excluding Hawaii (reach out to primary contact for confirmation / status)
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No
Last Updated: May 15, 2025
Franchise Fee: $54,500
Estimated Initiatal Investment: $120,525 to $157,950
Minimum Net Worth: $300,000
Liquid Capital: $150,000
Royalty: 8%
Ad: 2%
Average Number of Employees: 1-2
Item 19: Yes
Visa Candidates: Yes
Passive Ownership: Yes
Home Based: Yes
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes, 10% off initial franchise fee for single ($5,450 off)
Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: No
Initial Training
New franchisees receive a field training program at our home office or other locations across the country which includes, but not limited to:
Extensive classroom training covering:
- Mosquito Shield History
- Marketing
- Customer Service
- Mosquito & Tick Biology
- Technician Protocol
- Products and Mix Rates
Extensive Field Training covering:
- Vehicle Overview
- Spray Tank System Training
- Spray Equipment Overview
- On-site Property Walkaround
- Hands-on Spraying
In addition, Franchisees receive web training covering Software, Merchant Processing, Optimized Vehicle Routing and More.
Ongoing Training & Support
Existing Zees have multiple on-going training resources including but not limited to:
- Both written and video tutorials covering every single aspect of operating their business.
- Annual Regional Technician Training at select locations across the country.
- Access to individual calls with our Business Success Coach who is also one of our longest standing and most successful Franchisees.
- A bi-weekly live dial-in call for Zees to have a direct line with our VP of Operations, along with representation from all other departments for added support.
- A dedicated bi-weekly call just for locations that are less than three years old.
- A five-member Franchise Advisory Council (FAC) with each member representing a team of Zees. The FAC, along with two corporate members, meet in person twice a year. The FAC also host regular calls with their teams and represent the voice of the Franchisees.
- A system wide intranet with all the necessary resources and live communication streams to get real time answers as it relates to running a successful business.
- A National Sales Center with dedicated reps that handle all inbound sales leads as well as internet forms to make sales for owners allowing them to focus on running their business.
- Mosquito Shield Franchisees will participate in Five Star Franchising’s Annual Franchise Owners Meeting at a select destination.
Sales & Marketing Strategies & Support
Mosquito Shield’s corporate marketing team understands the balance between big data and local impact. The company boasts marketing technology that accommodates a full-funnel approach from brand awareness to direct response. The experienced in-house team and our proven partners execute campaigns across a wide spectrum that includes everything from grass roots community engagement to sophisticated digital targeting strategies.
Mosquito Shield franchisees contribute to a brand fund that enables the company to leverage the scale of a large advertiser while focusing on the nuances of local conditions and audience targeting. Custom plans are built for every single territory with an eye toward cost-efficiencies and strong profits. Franchisees work alongside the corporate marketing team to inform a robust marketing plan designed to build brand awareness and drive customer acquisition at launch and throughout the life of the business.
Function of the Owner / Operator & Daily Tasks
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. In some cases our Zees are able to maintain their full time job while they start
their Mosquito Shield business.
Number & Type of Employees
Franchise owner and/or one technician to start. The owner typically runs the office from Monday to Friday 8 to 5 with all inbound sales calls being funneled to our Sales Center. Our system requires very few employees. The number of technicians depends on the size of the customer base but averages 230-250 customers per technician/vehicle in a more mature business. The larger you grow, the more profitable you become as most fixed expenses remain the same.
Ideal Candidate
- Motivated and hardworking with a desire to build a scalable business
- Superior people skills
- Ability to connect to individuals as well as lead and motivate a very small team to start
- Business/managerial acumen
- Comfortable following a process
- Appreciate strong economics
- Goal oriented and results driven
- A true PARTNER for this established brand
Send Referrals to: moshield@fivestarfranchising.com
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Primary Contact: Josh Hitchcock
Email: josh.hitchcock@moshield.com
Phone: 504-610-4927
Schedule a call: https://meetings.hubspot.com/josh-hitchcock
Secondary Contact: Missy Wright
Email: mwright@fivestarfranchising.com
Phone: 715-574-1710
Schedule a call: https://meetings.hubspot.com/missy-wright
Corporate Address: 500 E. Washington Street #24, North Attleboro, MA 02760
Corporate Website: https://moshield.com/
Franchise Website: http://moshieldfranchise.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MosquitoShield
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mosquito-shield/
YouTube Playlist (Testimonials): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIGjK11E3M3ep1ZavQqAm5LsDhl9dltdX
Commission Promo: 2025 Five Star Drive Challenge (PDF)
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UNITED STATES REFERRAL FEES:
Single Unit Referral Fee: $30,000
Multiple Unit Referral Fee: 2 units $38,000 or 40% of franchise fee paid
3 units $48,000 or 40% of franchise fee paid
4+ units 40% of franchise fee paid
Area/Master Development Referral Fee: NA
Resale Unit Referral Fee: Call Franchisor