Adams Exterminating Company

What Adams Exterminating Company does

Adams Exterminating Company is a family-owned pest control provider founded in 1947 and headquartered in Denton, Texas. It serves residential and commercial customers across more than 70 cities in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex from three regional offices (Denton, Lewisville, Plano), with operations delivered by licensed technicians holding Texas Pest Control Licenses (TPCL #88, TPCL #10509) and supported by in-house entomologists. The company has cumulatively served more than 10,000 homes and businesses and maintains an A+ Better Business Bureau rating. Ownership has remained within the founding family across four generations.

The company's service portfolio spans general pest control (ants, spiders, cockroaches, wasps, rodents), termite prevention and elimination, and seasonal mosquito management. Core technical offerings include the Sentricon System with Always Active termite baiting technology, In2Care EPA-approved mosquito traps, and a green/botanical treatment line using boric acid, diatomaceous earth, pyrethrum, rosemary oil, and cedar oil. Service delivery combines free on-site inspections with recurring treatment visits structured into three subscription tiers — Perimeter (entry-level), Home Guardian (adds termite protection and warranty), and Home Guardian Plus (adds mosquito coverage) — alongside one-time treatments for specific infestations.

Adams operates a direct-to-consumer and sales-led go-to-market model, acquiring customers via local SEO (70+ city landing pages), a blog and pest library of 40+ species, phone and text-based inbound, and community engagement (including an annual toy drive). The revenue mix leans on annual subscription plans and termite warranties, with one-time treatments and inspections acting as entry points for plan conversion. The company is privately held with no institutional investors, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and no disclosed revenue.

Name

Adams Exterminating Company

Legal name

Adams Exterminating Company

Website

https://adamspest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Adams Exterminating Company is a family-owned pest control provider founded in 1947, serving residential and commercial customers across 70+ cities in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex via subscription service plans, termite protection, and seasonal mosquito control.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Services

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Preventive Barrier Treatments & Exclusion/Sealing (General) (HSAMAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL), Ant Control (Carpenter, Fire, Odorous House Ants) (HSAMAFAA), Sanitation, Monitoring & Trap/Station Programs (General) (HSAMAAAH)

Keywords

• Residential pest control
• Commercial pest control
• Termite control services
• Mosquito control
• Pest management

Headquarters

HQ city

Denton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Recurring Service Plans: Annual/bi-annual pest control service plans (Perimeter, Home Guardian, Home Guardian Plus) providing regular treatments with bi-monthly service visits, interior/exterior treatment, and warranties for ongoing pest protection.
2. One-Time Treatments: Single-visit treatments for specific pest problems including termite treatments, mosquito treatments, rodent control, and specialty services for events or targeted infestations.
3. Inspection Services: Property inspections to identify pest entry points, infestation extent, and customized treatment recommendations, often provided as free estimates to convert customers into service plan subscribers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Adams Exterminating Company provides residential and commercial pest control services across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, including general pest management (ants, spiders, cockroaches, rodents, stinging insects), termite prevention and elimination using the Sentricon System, and seasonal mosquito control using In2Care traps. Services are delivered via recurring service plans (Perimeter, Home Guardian, Home Guardian Plus) and one-time treatments, with free on-site inspections and customized treatment plans.

Product overview

Adams Exterminating Company is a family-owned pest control business serving North Texas since 1947, offering services organized into three main categories: general pest control (covering ants, spiders, wasps, and rodents), termite control (using the Sentricon System with Always Active), and mosquito management (monthly seasonal treatments). The company provides residential and commercial pest control services through tiered service plans including Perimeter Plan, Home Guardian Plan, and Home Guardian Plus Plan, each offering different levels of coverage for common North Texas pests, termite protection, and mosquito control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Pest Control Comprehensive pest control service for single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments including bi-monthly visits, interior and exterior treatment, and warranty backing. Targets common North Texas pests such as ants, spiders, cockroaches, and rodents.
• Commercial Pest Control Professional pest management service for businesses throughout the DFW Metroplex, including retail shops, restaurants, government buildings, banks, churches, theaters, office complexes, hospitals, and warehouses. Ensures compliance with Texas health and safety codes, with after-hours service available.
• Termite Control Termite prevention and elimination service using the Sentricon System with Always Active baiting technology to eliminate termite colonies around the perimeter of structures. Includes termite service warranty and is included in Home Guardian and Home Guardian Plus plans.
• Mosquito Control Seasonal mosquito management service with monthly visits from March through October, targeting harbor areas, shrubs, and trees via backpack misting, plus In2Care trap installation to reduce mosquito populations.
• Ant Control Targeted ant elimination service for various ant species common to North Texas including acrobat ants, carpenter ants, odorous house ants, fire ants, Pharaoh ants, and rover ants.
• Cockroach Control Professional cockroach extermination service targeting German cockroaches, American cockroaches, Oriental cockroaches, and other species common in North Texas.
• Rodent Control Mouse and rat control service including trapping, bait stations, exclusionary barriers, and follow-up monitoring visits.
• Spider Control Spider extermination service targeting brown recluse, black widow, wolf spiders, jumping spiders, and other common spiders in North Texas.
• Stinging Insects Control Wasp, bee, yellow jacket, and hornet control service for safe removal and prevention of stinging insect infestations on residential and commercial properties.
• Perimeter Plan Entry-level residential pest control subscription plan with bi-monthly service visits covering common pests around the exterior of the home, including ants, spiders, and cockroaches. Billed annually.
• Home Guardian Plan Mid-tier residential subscription plan including termite prevention using the Sentricon baiting system, termite service warranty, and bi-monthly general pest treatments. Billed annually.
• Home Guardian Plus Plan Premium residential subscription plan combining termite treatment, termite warranty, and seasonal mosquito treatments for comprehensive pest protection. Billed annually.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sentricon (Termite Colony Elimination System)coreTechnology or IntegrationAdams Exterminating uses the Sentricon System with Always Active, a proprietary termite baiting technology. The system works around the perimeter of structures to prevent or eliminate termite colonies. Termites consume the bait and carry it back to the colony, providing long-lasting termite protection. Both Home Guardian and Home Guardian Plus plans include this system with a termite service warranty.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Plunkett's Pest Control:
• Bulwark Exterminating: Bulwark Exterminating is a regional U.S. pest control company focused on residential recurring plans, termite treatments, and eco-friendly options; directly comparable to Adams in service mix and subscription model.

Broad incumbents

• Terminix Global Holdings: Terminix is the largest U.S. pest control company offering residential and commercial extermination, termite, and mosquito services; it is the dominant national incumbent competing with Adams across the DFW Metroplex.
• Orkin: Orkin is a leading national pest control operator with deep DFW service coverage, offering recurring residential plans, termite protection, and commercial pest management directly comparable to Adams' core offerings.
• Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control: Truly Nolen is a national pest and termite control franchise operating across the southern U.S.; overlaps with Adams on residential termite, rodent, and general pest control services.
• Rentokil Terminix: Rentokil (now combined with Terminix) is a global pest control leader with significant U.S. commercial and residential operations; the most direct broad incumbent comparable for service breadth and national scale.

Regional players

• Dodson Pest Control: Dodson Pest Control is a long-established family-owned regional pest control operator serving the Mid-Atlantic; comparable to Adams as a multi-generational, locally branded recurring-service pest business.
• ABC Home & Commercial Services: ABC Home & Commercial Services is a Texas-headquartered home services operator with pest control among its offerings; comparable as a DFW-anchored multi-service home services competitor.

Emerging players

• Mosquito Joe: Mosquito Joe is a U.S. franchisor specializing in outdoor mosquito and tick control; comparable to Adams' mosquito control service line and a potential alternative for the seasonal segment of the customer base.
• Greenix Pest Control: Greenix Pest Control is a U.S. recurring-service pest control operator emphasizing integrated and environmentally responsible treatments; comparable to Adams on subscription pricing and green treatment offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Adamspest1947
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adams-exterminating-company-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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