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Training that sets you up for success

When I started to research franchise ownership, my franchise coach asked if I would be interested in pest control. My initial answer was “no way!” After further research I found Mosquito Shield was actually the perfect fit for my family and me, but I was concerned about not knowing anything about pest control and getting the appropriate state licenses. Mosquito Shield’s online and in-person training were instrumental in teaching me how to do a job I had no experience in and setting the foundation toward obtaining licensure. The monthly online classroom training sessions and the in-person technician training made it possible to gain the knowledge necessary to be successful in the industry.  It would have taken years of studying and trial and error to be successful without that training.

A network of franchise owner support

As a former service member, it was important to me to find a franchise with strong camaraderie. I was happy to find that not only do Mosquito Shield franchise owners treat each other as family but corporate does, as well. With this huge yet tight-knit community of owners and corporate support I always have someone to reach out to when I want to bounce around new ideas. Many owners take the time to schedule monthly check-in calls together and even go on annual vacations with our families together. This is in addition to the corporate-established owner support groups that meet monthly. Some of the best advice I get is from other owners who have been where I am today.

Shared marketing resources

Mosquito Shield provides me with all the branding and designs required for marketing. It has been vetted through years of research and development across the entire brand. All the guesswork of what might or might not work is done for me. I do have some local pictures that I use on social media but everything else is provided. This removes one of the biggest burdens that new business startups typically face. Coming up with designs for vehicles, equipment, social, web search and video is a lot of work; with Mosquito Shield, it’s just ready and at your fingertips.

Technology and top-of-the-line equipment

One of the huge draws that was a major differentiator from the competition was Mosquito Shield’s use of top-of-the-line equipment and products. They have done research to identify the best backpack sprayers to optimize efficiency and results. Likewise, the best vehicle and vehicle setup to reduce time on property, improve fuel economy and make it affordable for startups. One of the biggest differentiators is the development and use of our own Mosquito and Tick Proprietary Blend that is unique to Mosquito Shield. It is the best all-natural mosquito repellant you can find. All that was already done for me, and to top it off, they figured out how to use a flex schedule to optimize results, something no other mosquito control company has done yet.

Purchasing power through established vendor networks

Another big perk is the discounts on products that Mosquito Shield can procure for us since there are so many franchise locations purchasing through from the same distributors for products and equipment.  This is something a small business would not have the power to do on their own.  With these savings I can reinvest back into other areas of the budget, such as marketing.