What Arizona Pest Control does

Arizona Pest Control is a family-owned pest management company founded in 1947 and headquartered at 1127 N. Rook Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, operating across the Southern Arizona region. The company delivers residential and commercial pest control, termite treatment, rodent control, bee and wasp removal (including beehive extraction), bed bug extermination, and scorpion control, positioning itself as a "Complete Desert Specialist" for the Sonoran Desert pest environment. It is owned and operated by Bruce Tennenbaum, a second-generation pest management professional who joined the firm as a technician in 1978. The company is veteran operated and maintains an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, a 4.8/5.0 Google rating across 2,427+ reviews, and has been named a top Tucson pest control company by Arizona Daily Star readers for five consecutive years (2018–2022).

The company's core technical offerings center on termite control, where it is an authorized provider of two leading third-party termite platforms: the Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System (bait-station-based colony elimination) and Termidor liquid soil barrier treatment for subterranean termites. Adjacent technology assets include a Pest Identifier web/mobile tool and a third-party EvolveOne client portal (my.evolveone.com) for account management, scheduling, and bill payment. Marketing and lead generation run through a free in-home evaluation offer, a content blog covering local pest issues, organic social presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, an SMS-opt-in email newsletter, and a customer referral program ("Un-Bug a Friend"). The company is a member of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and Tucson Originals.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring service contracts (residential pest maintenance programs and annual termite warranty plans) and one-time engagements (termite treatments, bee/wasp removal, rodent control, bed bug services, and disinfecting services). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the firm supplements its free-inspection lead funnel with promotional offers (e.g., $100 off termite control, $50 off pest control, $25 off pack rat control). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via phone-based sales, free in-home evaluations, and field service delivery across Tucson and surrounding communities including Catalina Foothills, Green Valley, Oro Valley, Saddlebrooke, Sahuarita, Vail, Corona De Tucson, and Marana. The firm reports between 11 and 50 employees and operates as a privately held, non-franchised entity with no subsidiaries or institutional investment disclosed.

Name

Arizona Pest Control

Legal name

Arizona Pest Control

Website

https://azpest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arizona Pest Control is a family-owned pest management company founded in 1947 in Tucson, Arizona, providing residential and commercial termite control, general pest control, rodent control, bee removal, and scorpion services across the Southern Arizona region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Pest Control (IMAIAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL), Stinging Insect Control (Wasps, Hornets, Yellowjackets, Bees) (HSAMAAAB), Ant Control (Carpenter, Fire, Odorous House Ants) (HSAMAFAA), Commercial Ant/Roach/Stinging Insect Programs (Restaurants, Multi-Unit) (HSAMAFAL), Occasional Invader & Seasonal Pest Control (Boxelder Bugs, Stink Bugs, Lady Beetles) (HSAMAAAD), Stinging Insect Control (Wasps, Hornets, Yellowjackets) (HSAIANAE)

Keywords

• Residential pest control
• Commercial pest management
• Termite control services
• Rodent control solutions
• Bee and wasp removal

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Pest Control Services: Recurring pest control services for residential and commercial clients, including regular treatment programs for ants, scorpions, spiders, cockroaches, and other common pests. Services include both one-time treatments and ongoing maintenance programs.
2. Termite Control and Treatment: Termite inspections, liquid barrier treatments, and Sentricon bait station installations for both prevention and remediation of termite infestations.
3. Specialty Pest Services: Bee/wasp removal, rodent control, bed bug treatment, and beehive removal services provided on an as-needed basis.
4. Termite Warranty Programs: Annual warranty and protection programs for ongoing termite prevention and monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Arizona Pest Control provides environmentally responsible residential and commercial pest management services across Southern Arizona, including termite inspections and treatments, general pest control for ants, scorpions, spiders, cockroaches, and crickets, bee and wasp removal, rodent control, bed bug extermination, and disinfecting services. The company delivers free in-home evaluations, same-day service when available, and recurring maintenance and termite warranty programs for both homeowners and commercial clients.

Product overview

Arizona Pest Control offers a comprehensive suite of pest management services for Southern Arizona, with core offerings including residential and commercial pest control, termite control (covering both subterranean and drywood termites), bee/wasp control with beehive removal, rodent/pack rat control, bed bug control, and scorpion control. The company also provides disinfecting services and a pest identifier tool. Services are delivered through a network of service areas across Tucson and surrounding communities including Catalina Foothills, Green Valley, Oro Valley, Marana, Vail, Saddlebrooke, Sahuarita, and Corona De Tucson. The company positions itself as 'Complete Desert Specialists' with a focus on environmentally responsible, pet and children friendly treatments since 1947.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Pest Control Comprehensive pest control services for homes covering common household pests including ants, spiders, cockroaches, crickets, scorpions, and other insects, with environmentally responsible, pet- and children-friendly treatments for Southern Arizona homeowners.
• Commercial Pest Control Professional pest management solutions for commercial clients, including restaurants, offices, schools, and property managers throughout Southern Arizona, supporting health code compliance and customer-facing environment protection.
• Termite Control Termite inspection, prevention, and treatment services including liquid soil barrier treatments (Termidor) and Sentricon baiting systems for both subterranean and drywood termites, with annual termite warranty programs available.
• Bee/Wasp Control Professional bee and wasp removal services including beehive extraction for Africanized bees and other stinging insects at residential and commercial properties.
• Beehive Removal Specialized beehive extraction and removal service for residential and commercial properties dealing with bee infestations.
• Rodent Control Control and removal services for rodents including mice, rats, pack rats, and roof rats at residential and commercial properties.
• Bed Bug Control Specialized bed bug inspection and extermination services for residential and commercial properties.
• Scorpion Control Arizona bark scorpion and other scorpion species control and prevention services specific to the Tucson desert environment.
• Disinfecting Services Commercial and residential disinfecting services including COVID-19 related spray services and sanitization treatments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Voted #1 Rated pest control company on Google in Tucson
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Pest Management Association (NPMA)minorOthersMember of the National Pest Management Association, the industry's leading trade organization representing pest management professionals.
• Better Business Bureau (BBB)minorOthersAccredited business with A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau serving Tucson.
• TermidorcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized provider of Termidor termiticide for liquid soil barrier treatments against subterranean termites.
• SentriconcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified provider of the Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System with bait stations for termite control.
• Tucson OriginalsminorOthersMember of Tucson Originals, a collective of locally owned businesses in Tucson.
• Tucson High School AthleticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud sponsor of local Tucson High School athletics programs.
• Parent AidminorOthersPartnership with Parent Aid organization.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Orkin: National pest control leader providing residential and commercial pest management, including termite control and Sentricon/Termidor-equivalent offerings. Comparable as a direct substitute provider for residential and commercial pest customers in the same Tucson/Southern Arizona geography, but operating with vastly larger scale and brand budgets.
• Terminix: One of the largest national pest control companies offering termite control, general pest management, and bed bug services. Comparable because Terminix offers the exact same core services (termite, general pest, rodent, bed bug) that Arizona Pest Control provides, but at national scale and with far broader geographic reach.
• Anticimex: Global pest control operator with a growing U.S. footprint following several acquisitions. Comparable as a strategic acquirer and operator in residential and commercial pest control, particularly relevant given the company has been actively consolidating regional pest operators in the U.S.
• Western Exterminator (Rentokil): Western U.S.-focused pest control operator (now part of Rentokil) offering residential and commercial pest and termite services. Comparable as a multi-state pest control provider with overlapping service categories (termite, general pest, rodent) and likely overlapping coverage in Arizona markets.
• Massey Services: Privately held pest management and termite treatment provider serving the southern U.S. Comparable due to its termite and pest control focus, recurring service model, and family/privately-held ownership structure analogous to Arizona Pest Control's positioning.
• Arrow Exterminators: Privately held, family-run pest and termite control company operating across the southern U.S. Comparable due to similar family-owned heritage, residential/commercial pest and termite service mix, and use of similar termite treatment technologies.

Direct peers

• Bulwark Exterminating: Regional pest control company operating across multiple U.S. states with strong family-business branding and termite/pest control focus. Comparable because Bulwark offers the same recurring pest and termite service model and competes in overlapping regional markets with a similar mid-size operator profile.
• HomeTeam Pest Defense: Pest and termite control specialist offering Sentricon and other termite solutions with a focus on residential recurring service. Comparable because HomeTeam uses Sentricon-certified termite systems and competes in the same residential recurring pest control category as Arizona Pest Control.
• Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control: Family-operated regional pest control company with strong presence in Arizona and across the Southwest. Comparable because of similar family-owned heritage, focus on termite and general pest services, and overlapping Southern Arizona service territory that directly competes for the same residential and commercial customers.

Emerging players

• Debug Pest Control: Smaller regional pest control operator serving parts of the Southwest U.S. with residential and commercial pest services. Comparable as a similarly sized regional competitor with overlapping service categories (general pest, termite-adjacent) competing in adjacent Arizona geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/azpest
• Facebookfacebook.com/AZpest
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arizona-pest-control
• Instagraminstagram.com/azpest

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments13 records

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