Joshua's Pest Control

What Joshua's Pest Control does

Joshua's Pest Control, LP is a privately held U.S. pest management services company operating as a brand within the Moxie Pest Control family of companies. The company delivers residential and commercial pest control across two active service territories — San Diego, California and Kansas City (Lenexa), Kansas — and historically maintained field operations in St. Louis, Minneapolis, and Chicago, which have since been rebranded to Moxie Pest Control. Its registered trademarks (Joshua's name and logo) are held by parent entity Moxie Pest Control, LP, and the operating legal entity is Moxie Services LLC, domiciled in Murray, Utah.

Name

Joshua's Pest Control

Legal name

Joshua's Pest Control, LP

Website

https://joshuaspestcontrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Services

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710), Exterminating and Pest Control Services (56171)

akta.pro primary industry

Recurring Maintenance Plans (General Pests) (HSAMAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL), Multi-Unit Residential Pest Control (Apartments/Condos/HOAs) (HSAMAAAK), Sanitation, Habitat Modification & Prevention Consulting (HSAMAFAJ)

Keywords

• Residential pest control
• Commercial pest control
• Termite control services
• Organic pest control
• Quarterly pest maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Lenexa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Pest Control Services: Recurring quarterly maintenance service with protective barrier treatment around homes. Includes warranty coverage for pest activity between scheduled visits. $100 off first service promotional pricing.
2. Commercial Pest Control: Pest management services for commercial businesses and properties.
3. Specialty Services: Additional services including termite control, live bee removal, and home insulation offered as add-on or standalone services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Joshua's Pest Control provides recurring quarterly pest control maintenance services for residential and commercial properties, including year-round warranty coverage, conventional and organic treatment options, and species-specific pest elimination (ants, spiders, rodents, cockroaches, termites, mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, wasps, beetles). The company also offers specialized termite control, live bee removal, and home insulation services through field technicians across San Diego and Kansas City.

Product overview

Joshua's Pest Control is a residential and commercial pest management company offering a comprehensive suite of services organized around its core pest control offerings. The portfolio centers on general Pest Control Services supplemented by Organic Pest Control, Commercial Pest Control, and Expert Termite Control. The company also provides complementary services including Joshua's Home Insulation and Live Bee Removal. Service delivery is organized geographically across San Diego, Kansas City, and formerly operated locations in St. Louis, Minneapolis, and Chicago (now transitioned to Moxie Pest Control branding). Each service location provides species-specific treatments including Ant Control, Spider Control, Rodent Control, Cockroach Control, Mosquito Control, Flea & Tick Control, and Wasp/Scorpion/Centipede Control. The company operates on a quarterly maintenance model with year-round warranty protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pest Control Services Year-round protection against common household pests including quarterly maintenance treatments, protective barrier around the home, and free warranty service for any pest activity between visits. Targeted at homeowners seeking comprehensive pest prevention.
• Organic Pest Control Natural, organic-based pest control methods using botanical and mineral-based treatments for environmentally conscious residential pest management.
• Commercial Pest Control Professional pest management services for businesses, warehouses, and commercial properties, with ongoing pest prevention on a recurring service basis.
• Expert Termite Control Specialized termite identification and elimination services including Drywood, Subterranean, and Formosan termite treatments. Unavailable in Kansas City area per website.
• Joshua's Home Insulation Home insulation services that complement pest control by addressing entry points and improving overall home protection for residential customers.
• Live Bee Removal Safe, live bee removal services for properties experiencing bee infestations, conducted by trained professionals.
• Ant Control Targeted treatments for various ant species including carpenter ants, Argentine ants, pavement ants, and Pharaoh ants for residential properties.
• Spider Control Spider elimination and prevention services covering common household spiders, black widow, brown widow, and desert recluse for residential properties.
• Rodent Control Mice and rat removal services using traps and exterior bait stations with tamper-resistant safety features for residential properties.
• Cockroach Control Treatment for cockroach infestations including German cockroaches and other common species for residential properties.
• Mosquito Control Mosquito prevention and treatment services to protect outdoor living spaces around residential properties.
• Flea & Tick Control Treatment services for fleas and ticks that infest homes and pets for residential properties.
• Wasp, Scorpion & Centipede Control Removal services for wasps, scorpions, centipedes, earwigs, silverfish, snails, and other occasional invading pests for residential properties.
• Beetle Control Identification and treatment services for various beetle species including carpet beetles for residential properties.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Moxie Pest ControlcoreOthersJoshua's Pest Control is owned and operated by Moxie Pest Control, LP. It is part of the Moxie Services family of companies including Moxie Lawn Care, Moxie Insulation, and related brands. The company shares operational infrastructure, legal framework, and branding with its parent company. Legal entity registered as Moxie Services LLC at 4385 S 500 W Unit A, Murray, UT 84123.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Terminix: National pest and termite control brand under the ServiceMaster/Rentokil umbrella. Directly overlapping service offerings and subscription model with brand recognition and scale advantage over Joshua's.
• Rentokil Terminix: Global pest control leader following the Terminix merger. Directly competes in residential recurring pest control with extensive geographic coverage and significant R&D investment.
• Orkin: Largest pest control operator in North America offering residential and commercial pest, termite, and wildlife services. Comparable in service mix but vastly larger scale and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Aptive Environmental: Subscription-based residential pest control company with similar quarterly maintenance model and customer-friendly positioning. A younger, more tech-forward direct competitor in the residential segment.
• Arrow Exterminators: Privately held pest control company operating across the southern U.S. with similar residential recurring service model and growth-by-acquisition strategy.
• Moxie Pest Control: The parent/sister brand that owns Joshua's Pest Control. Operates in the same residential and commercial pest control category with identical subscription-based service model, offering the most direct comparison given shared infrastructure and rebranded locations.
• Authority Pest Control: Residential pest control brand under Authority Brands (a Neighborly company) operating a subscription-based recurring service model in multiple markets. Comparable in service model and brand positioning.
• Truly Nolen: Long-established pest control company offering residential and commercial services with recurring treatment plans. Highly comparable in service mix and customer experience focus.
• Bulwark Exterminating: Regional residential pest control company operating across multiple U.S. states with similar recurring quarterly service model. Comparable in scale and market positioning to Joshua's.
• Massey Services: Privately held pest and termite control company with strong regional presence in the Southeast. Offers comparable recurring residential and commercial pest management services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/joshuaspestcontrol

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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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