What Plunkett's Pest Control does

Plunkett's Pest Control, Inc. is a family-owned pest management operator founded in 1915 and headquartered in Fridley, Minnesota. The company delivers recurring and one-time pest control services to residential homeowners and commercial businesses across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Ohio, New Mexico, and Colorado/Denver. Service delivery is field-based, carried out by licensed technicians who are routed through phone-based scheduling (866-906-1780), online self-service request forms, and a customer portal that supports service requests, report access, invoicing, and online bill payment.

The residential product line is anchored by the HomeGuard subscription program, which provides year-round scheduled preventative treatments with unlimited callbacks at tiered monthly prices ($37-$84, scaled by home square footage, with a 3% discount on annual prepay), and the Fall Invaders Program (starting at $225/year) targeting seasonal pests. Specialized residential services include bed bug treatment, termite control, rodent control (with 60-90 day guarantees), mosquito control, and pantry pest control. The commercial division offers industry-specific programs for food processing, healthcare (HealthGuard), multi-housing, hospitality, education, manufacturing, retail, and small/medium businesses, all supported by Clypboard, a proprietary pest data analytics dashboard with industry-specific views, and by an optional LEED-aligned eco-friendly pest control program. A partnership with Varment Guard extends the offering into nuisance wildlife removal.

Plunkett's makes money primarily through recurring subscription programs (HomeGuard monthly/annual; seasonal programs on annual billing cycles), one-time service calls priced by property and pest type, and commercial contracts with custom proposals. Distribution is direct-to-consumer and direct-to-business, combining field service, telesales, and self-service digital channels. The company has executed at least four acquisitions (MASH Services of Illinois, Chess Pest Control, Hall's Pest Control in Pennsylvania, and Animal Control Specialists in Ohio) to expand regional presence. Notable certifications include BBB accreditation, WBENC, and NPMA QualityPro.

Name

Plunkett's Pest Control

Legal name

Plunkett's Pest Control, Inc.

Website

https://plunketts.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Plunkett's Pest Control is a family-owned pest management company founded in 1915, serving residential and commercial customers across the US Midwest and Southwest with recurring subscription programs, industry-specific commercial solutions, and the proprietary Clypboard data dashboard.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Services

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sanitation, Monitoring & Trap/Station Programs (General) (HSAMAAAH), Residential Pest Control (IMAIAHAC), Mouse & Rat Control (Trapping/Baiting) (HSAMACAA)

Keywords

• Residential pest control
• Commercial pest management
• Termite treatment
• Rodent control services
• Bed bug extermination

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. HomeGuard Annual Subscription Program: Year-round household pest control subscription program with monthly or annual billing. Initial service agreement is for 1 year and renews automatically. Includes scheduled preventative treatments, unlimited callbacks, and initial intensive inspection.
2. One-Time Service Calls: Single-service pest control visits on an as-needed basis. Pricing based on home/business size and environment. Local technician resolves the problem, typically in one appointment.
3. Seasonal Programs: Fall Invaders Program and other seasonal pest control services offered annually. Fall Invaders Program starts at $225/year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Plunkett's Pest Control is a family-owned pest management company delivering residential and commercial pest control services across multiple US states. Its offerings span the HomeGuard year-round subscription program, seasonal programs (Fall Invaders), one-time service calls, and industry-tailored commercial programs for food processing, healthcare, multi-housing, hospitality, retail, and SMB customers, supported by the proprietary Clypboard data analytics dashboard and on-staff entomologists.

Product overview

Plunkett's Pest Control offers a comprehensive suite of pest management services organized around two core divisions: Residential and Commercial. The residential portfolio centers on the HomeGuard Program (year-round protection with scheduled treatments and free callbacks) and the seasonal Fall Invaders Program, supplemented by one-time service calls for specific pest issues. The commercial division provides industry-specific programs including Food Processing, Healthcare (HealthGuard), Multi-Housing, and Small & Medium Business offerings, all supported by the proprietary Clypboard data analytics dashboard. Both segments offer specialized services for bed bugs, termites, rodents, mosquitoes, wildlife, and pantry pests. Eco-friendly LEED-certified programs are available for environmentally conscious commercial clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HomeGuard Program Year-round residential pest control protection program providing ongoing pest management and prevention with scheduled interior and exterior treatments and unlimited callbacks for common household pests. Pricing is tiered by home square footage from approximately $37-$84 per month, with a 3% discount for annual prepayment.
• Fall Invaders Program Seasonal pest control service targeting fall invaders including boxelder bugs, Asian lady beetles, cluster flies, and stink bugs via exterior treatment applications; claims an 85% prevention rate against target pests overwintering in wall voids. Starts at $225/year.
• Residential Pest Control Services One-time and ongoing pest control services for homes, cabins, and residential spaces covering ants, spiders, bed bugs, cockroaches, mosquitoes, wasps, and other common household pests.
• Commercial Pest Control Services Tailored pest management programs for businesses across multiple industries including food and beverage processing, distribution and storage, medical manufacturing, pharmaceutical, agriculture, multi-housing, hospitality, healthcare, retail, restaurant, education, and mass transit. Delivered with custom proposals and licensed technicians.
• Food Processing Pest Control Specialized pest management solution for food and beverage processing facilities featuring advanced tracking to simplify regulatory audits and ensure compliance.
• HealthGuard Program Best-in-class pest control service tailored for the healthcare industry, delivering precision, compliance, and care for sensitive medical environments.
• Multi-Housing Pest Control Pest management services for property management companies addressing common pests and bed bug infestations across multi-unit residential housing.
• Small & Medium Business Pest Control Customized pest control programs for small and medium-sized businesses with immediate access to assigned local technicians.
• LEED Certified Eco-Friendly Pest Control Green pest control services using Integrated Pest Management principles aligned with LEED certification requirements, for commercial buildings and multi-unit housing environments.
• Pest Identification Services Professional bug identification service staffed by on-staff entomologists who positively identify bug specimens submitted by customers and provide guidance on appropriate next steps.
• Rodent Control Services Expert mouse and rat control including proactive inspections, exclusion techniques, rodent proofing, and removal, backed by a 90-day service plan guarantee and a 60-day guarantee beginning upon completion of initial mouse service visit.
• Bed Bug Treatment Specialized visual inspections to identify bed bug infestations and pinpoint infestation areas, followed by targeted treatment plans delivered over multiple service visits.
• Termite Treatment Termite inspection and treatment services designed to eliminate active termite colonies and prevent future infestations.
• Mosquito Control Mosquito treatment services providing outdoor relief for two weeks or more per application, recommended 1-5 days before outdoor events.
• Nuisance Wildlife Control

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% reduction in cockroaches within one week and complete elimination within six weeks (in most cases)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Varment GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarment Guard is a wildlife control partner providing humane and ecologically sound wildlife solutions. Together, Plunkett's and Varment Guard offer relief from bats, birds, moles, raccoons, skunks, squirrels, and other nuisance wildlife.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Massey Services: Family-owned pest and termite control company serving the Southeast US with residential and commercial programs. Closely comparable in operating model, family ownership, subscription-style service agreements, and commercial vertical specialization.
• Western Exterminator: Regional pest control company (subsidiary of Rentokil) operating across the Western US with residential and commercial offerings. Comparable regional peer though now operating under the broader Rentokil Terminix national umbrella.
• Cook's Pest Control: Privately held, family-influenced pest control operator in the Southeast with residential and commercial offerings, recurring service plans, and termite specialization. Comparable mid-sized regional peer with similar growth trajectory via tuck-in acquisitions.
• Arrow Exterminators: Privately held, family-influenced regional pest control operator with a similar model spanning residential and commercial services, recurring treatment programs, and multi-state coverage. Most directly comparable privately-held peer to Plunkett's in business model and culture.
• Truly Nolen of America: Family-influenced national pest control franchise with branded service programs across residential and commercial segments. Comparable in customer-facing branding approach and breadth of pest types serviced, though distributed via franchise model.

Broad incumbents

• Rollins (Orkin): Parent of Orkin, the largest pest control services company in North America with national coverage across residential and commercial. Comparable as the dominant incumbent that Plunkett's competes against for commercial accounts and potential acquisition targets in its region.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention with a substantial pest elimination division serving commercial and institutional customers. Comparable commercial-side overlap, particularly in food processing and healthcare pest management.
• Anticimex: Swedish-based international pest control company actively expanding in North America through acquisitions of regional operators. Represents an aggressive PE-style consolidator competing directly for acquisition targets in Plunkett's geography.
• Rentokil Terminix: Global pest control leader formed by the merger of Rentokil Initial and Terminix, with extensive North American operations. Represents the largest institutional consolidator actively acquiring regional pest operators in Plunkett's competitive geography.

Others

• Varment Guard Wildlife Services: Wildlife control specialist and current strategic partner of Plunkett's for nuisance wildlife removal (bats, raccoons, skunks, etc.). Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, included given explicit partnership relationship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/plunkettspest
• Facebookfacebook.com/PlunkettsPestControl

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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