Adam's Pest Control Inc

What Adam's Pest Control Inc does

Adam's Pest Control, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned pest management company headquartered in Medina, Minnesota, founded in 1971. The firm serves residential and commercial customers across Minnesota, western Wisconsin, northern Iowa, and the eastern Dakotas from three offices (Medina, Nisswa/Brainerd Lakes, Rochester) with more than 100 employees, including 29 Master Certified Technicians. Its service portfolio spans one-time and recurring pest control (ants, spiders, wasps, rodents, bed bugs, and 100+ species), specialized bed bug treatments (heat treatment at ~115°F and canine inspections), lawn care, wildlife removal, commercial insect light traps, and disinfecting services.

The company's underlying technology and methodology centers on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) using EPA-approved products, augmented by specialized non-chemical techniques such as whole-room heat treatment for bed bug elimination and trained canine inspection teams. Adam's holds multiple NPMA QualityPro certifications (QualityPro, GreenPro, Food Protection, Schools, Public Health), state-level structural, fertilizer, and applicator licenses across MN, WI, and IA, and a BBB A+ rating — placing it in the top 3% of U.S. pest control firms by training and compliance standards.

Adam's makes money through three primary revenue streams: (1) recurring annual prevention plans (Premier / Premier Plus, 4–7 scheduled visits per year with free return visits) sold primarily to residential homeowners; (2) one-time extermination services for specific infestations; and (3) customized commercial pest management programs sold across food service, healthcare, education, hospitality, manufacturing, and property management verticals. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; a $75 priority-scheduling fee applies to one-time services. Go-to-market is sales-led, driven by inbound phone (763-746-9510) and website lead capture, supplemented by direct field sales for commercial accounts, a content/SEO-rich website (100+ pest-species pages), an active Facebook presence, and a sustained TV commercial campaign dating to 2012.

Name

Adam's Pest Control Inc

Legal name

Adam's Pest Control, Inc.

Website

https://adamspestcontrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Adam's Pest Control is a privately held, family-owned pest management company founded in 1971 and headquartered in Medina, Minnesota. It provides residential and commercial pest control, bed bug treatments, lawn care, and wildlife removal across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas using Integrated Pest Management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sanitation, Monitoring & Trap/Station Programs (General) (HSAMAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pesticide Application Services (Ground Spraying, Baiting, Fogging) (AFACAGAL), Sanitation, Habitat Modification & Prevention Consulting (HSAMAFAJ), Pest Risk Assessments, Audits & Compliance Documentation (AFACAGAK)

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamel

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, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ongoing Pest Prevention Plans: Recurring annual subscription-style plans providing year-round protection with scheduled inspections, treatments, and preventive visits. Between 4 and 7 visits per year, with complimentary return visits if pests reappear. Sold as Premier or Premier Plus programs.
2. One-Time Pest Treatment Services: One-time extermination services for specific pest infestations without ongoing coverage. $75 additional fee applies. Ideal for isolated pest issues not requiring year-round protection.
3. Commercial Customized Pest Programs: Customized pest management programs for commercial businesses across industries (food service, healthcare, education, hospitality, manufacturing, property management) with tailored service agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Adam's Pest Control provides residential and commercial pest management services in Minnesota and surrounding states, including ongoing year-round prevention plans (4–7 scheduled visits annually), one-time extermination services, specialized bed bug treatments (heat treatment and canine inspections), lawn care, wildlife removal, and disinfecting services. Service delivery uses an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach with EPA-approved products and is supported by 24-hour priority scheduling, licensed Master Certified Technicians, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Product overview

Adam's Pest Control Inc is a pest management company offering a unified portfolio of residential and commercial pest control services with specialized offerings including bed bug treatments (heat treatments, canine inspections), lawn care, wildlife removal, and disinfecting services. The company provides both one-time treatments and ongoing year-round prevention programs, operating primarily in Minnesota with additional service coverage in Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Upper Midwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Pest Control

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% satisfaction guarantee — free return visits if pests come back between scheduled treatments
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Pest Management Association (NPMA)coreOthersAdam's is an active member of NPMA, having served on the board of directors and various committees. Adam's technicians are QualityPro certified through NPMA. The company regularly attends the Fall Pest World convention and smaller industry meetings.
• Minnesota Pest Management Association (MPMA)coreOthersAdam's is very active in the state association with 4 employees having served as President. Two members (Harold Leyse and Todd Leyse) are in the MPMA Hall of Fame, reflecting deep industry leadership.
• Minnesota Restaurant AssociationcoreOthersProud member since 1988. Supports and promotes the restaurant industry in Minnesota through legislative action, quality education, marketing, and serving as the industry's voice for members.
• Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA)minorOthersPPMA is an organization designed to promote the positive side of the pest management industry. Adam's supports PPMA for the benefit of the industry and consumers.
• Care Providers of MinnesotaminorOthersAdam's has proudly supported Care Providers of Minnesota since 2009, delivering effective, discreet, and safe pest control solutions tailored for long-term care and assisted living facilities.
• Wisconsin Pest Control AssociationminorOthersAdam's participates in the Wisconsin Pest Control Association, committed to controlling pests, enhancing professionalism, and protecting public health and welfare in Wisconsin.
• Iowa Pest Management Association (IPMA)minorOthersAdam's engages with the Iowa Pest Management Association as part of its commitment to continued education and providing effective, responsible pest solutions in the Iowa region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Orkin (Rollins): Orkin, owned by Rollins, is the largest US pest control operator with national coverage across residential, commercial, and industrial accounts. It competes with Adam's in commercial verticals and sets the bar on national account capability.
• Arrow Exterminators: Arrow Exterminators is a large regional full-service pest control operator headquartered in the Southeast US with residential and commercial recurring plans, termite, and bed bug services. It mirrors Adam's service portfolio at greater scale across multiple states.
• Massey Services: Massey Services is a regional pest management, termite, and lawn care operator with both residential and commercial customers across the Southeast. Its integrated pest, termite, and lawn care offering closely parallels Adam's product mix.
• Terminix (Rentokil): Terminix, now part of Rentokil, is a national pest and termite control incumbent with extensive commercial and residential programs. It competes with Adam's across both residential and commercial pest verticals nationally.

Direct peers

• Truly Nolen Pest Control: Truly Nolen is a multi-regional pest control operator with residential and commercial recurring service programs and a recognizable brand. Its franchise-style geographic model and service breadth make it a close operating comparable.
• Catseye Pest Control: Catseye Pest Control is a regional full-service pest management company serving the Northeast and Southeast with residential and commercial recurring plans, wildlife, and bed bug services. Similar mid-market operator profile to Adam's.
• Rove Pest Control: Rove Pest Control is a Minnesota-based full-service pest management company offering residential and commercial pest control, including recurring plans and bed bug treatments. It is the most direct geographic competitor to Adam's in the Twin Cities metro.
• Modern Pest Services: Modern Pest Services is a regional full-service pest management company in the Northeast US offering residential and commercial recurring programs, wildlife, and bed bug services. Highly comparable operating model and customer segments to Adam's.
• Plunkett's Pest Control: Plunkett's Pest Control is a family-owned, multi-generational regional pest control operator offering residential and commercial recurring programs across the Upper Midwest. Comparable operating model, culture, and customer base to Adam's.

Emerging players

• Greenix Pest Control: Greenix is a fast-growing tech-enabled residential pest control operator with a recurring service model. It is an emerging competitive force on digital acquisition and customer experience in the residential pest vertical.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/adamspestcontrol
• Xx.com/AdamsPestMN

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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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