Pestgon
Pestgon Inc. is a Southern California full-service pest management company serving commercial property managers and residential customers with IPM-based treatments, termite fumigation, rodent and bird control, and on-staff building repair, operating within the Rentokil North America family of companies.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersOceanside, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Pestgon does
Pestgon Inc. is a Southern California full-service pest management company headquartered in Oceanside, CA, founded in 1984 by Ed Keenan and operating as part of the Rentokil family of companies in North America. The company delivers commercial and residential pest control across San Diego County and the Los Angeles area, with a primary focus on commercial property managers. Service coverage spans 25+ pest types including ants, termites, rodents, birds, bees, biting bugs, and general household pests.
The company's service offering is anchored in an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methodology that applies pest-specific chemistry while minimizing environmental impact. Specialty capabilities include Vikane gas tent fumigation for termites and bed bugs, termite inspection and Wood Destroying Organisms reporting, rodent abatement and exclusion, Africanized bee hive removal with structural restoration, and bird control using spikes, netting, ultrasonic devices, and electrical track systems. Pestgon also maintains on-staff licensed general contractors for building repairs, dry rot remediation, and post-fumigation reconstruction, allowing end-to-end remediation from inspection through structural repair without subcontracting.
Revenue is generated through professional services fees and one-time fumigation engagements, priced via custom quotes based on property size, pest type, and treatment scope, with commercial customers typically engaged under multi-year contracts. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, combining a content-rich website and Property Manager's Handbook with phone and contact-form quote capture, followed by technician-delivered field service. The customer base is concentrated in commercial real estate (Cushman & Wakefield, Irvine Company, ProLogis, CBRE, Colliers, Transwestern, Kimco, Rexford Industrial), with additional accounts in industrial, logistics, healthcare (Samsung, WorldTrans, Children's Hospital), and a secondary residential segment.
Pestgon firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Pestgon
- Legal name
- Pestgon Incorporated
- Website
- https://pestgon.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Pestgon Inc. is a Southern California full-service pest management company serving commercial property managers and residential customers with IPM-based treatments, termite fumigation, rodent and bird control, and on-staff building repair, operating within the Rentokil North America family of companies.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Pestgon industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Pest Control Services
- NAICS
- Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)
- SIC
- Sanitary Services (4950)
- akta.pro industry
- Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty)
Keywords
Where Pestgon is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Oceanside
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Pestgon business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Professional Pest Control Services: Pestgon provides comprehensive pest control services to commercial and residential properties including general pests, termites, rodents, birds, and wildlife removal. Services include inspection, treatment, and follow-up. Revenue is generated through service fees for individual treatments and potentially recurring maintenance contracts.
- Fumigation Services: Professional fumigation services for termites and bed bugs using Vikane gas fumigant. Typically charged as one-time service with pricing based on property size and scope of treatment.
- Building Repairs and Remediation: Commercially licensed contractors provide building repairs including dry rot remediation, termite damage repair, and honey hive removal and wall restoration. These services complement pest control and generate additional revenue.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Commercial Pest Control - Custom quoting based on property needs |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Pestgon product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Pestgon provides professional pest management services for commercial and residential properties in Southern California, specializing in termite inspection, treatment, and tent fumigation, rodent abatement and exclusion, bird control, Africanized bee removal, and structural building repairs using Integrated Pest Management methods. The company delivers on-site services through trained, multi-licensed technicians and in-house general contractors, targeting commercial property managers as its primary customer base while also serving individual homeowners.
Product overview
Pestgon Inc. is a commercial pest control company offering a comprehensive suite of pest management services for commercial properties and homeowners in Oceanside, CA. The company operates as part of the Rentokil family of companies and provides specialized services including General Pests Control, Rodent Control, Africanized Bee Services, Bird Control, Bitting Bugs Service, and Termite Services (including Tent Fumigation and Building Repairs). Their Property Manager's Handbook serves as an educational resource covering 25+ pest types. The company emphasizes Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods to minimize environmental impact while addressing specific pest issues.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Ant Control
- General Pests Service
- Rodent Control
- Africanized Bee Services
- Bird Control
- Biting Bugs Service
- Termite Services
- Tent Fumigation
- Building Repairs
Companies that use Pestgon
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Pestgon technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Pestgon partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Rentokil North AmericacorePestgon Inc. is a member of the Rentokil family of companies in North America. Rentokil is a global pest control business operating worldwide, providing high levels of service to commercial and residential customers. Pestgon redirects career inquiries through Rentokil's careers site.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Pestgon competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Rollins: Parent of Orkin and other pest control brands; a publicly traded pest pure-play whose commercial account strategy and M&A footprint shape the competitive landscape Pestgon operates in.
- Ecolab (Pest Elimination): Enterprise-focused pest elimination division of a global hygiene and sanitation leader; competes for healthcare, food service, and large commercial accounts that overlap Pestgon's enterprise customer roster.
- Rentokil North America: Parent organization of Pestgon and the world's largest pest control operator. Directly comparable as the umbrella brand covering all services Pestgon offers at significantly larger scale across the U.S.
Direct peers
- Terminix: Major national pest control brand with a comparable service menu (termite, rodent, general pest, wildlife) and significant commercial real estate exposure; a head-to-head competitor in the same vertical markets.
- Orkin: One of the largest U.S. commercial and residential pest control operators, offering termite, rodent, general pest, and fumigation services to property managers and enterprises across all 50 states - the most direct large-scale competitor.
- Dewey Pest Control: West Coast commercial and residential pest control provider with comparable service offerings (termite, rodent, IPM-based treatments) and overlapping California geography.
- Truly Nolen: National pest control franchise with strong commercial property portfolio offering termite, rodent, and general pest services; competes with Pestgon for enterprise property management accounts in Southern California.
- Western Exterminator: California-headquartered pest control operator with deep SoCal presence serving commercial and residential customers; overlapping geography and target customer base make it a direct regional competitor.
Emerging players
- Authority Brands (HomeTeam, Mosquito Joe): Franchise-based platform offering residential and commercial pest services including termite and rodent control; expanding adjacent and overlapping services to Pestgon's commercial vertical.
Regional players
- Lloyd Pest Control: Regional SoCal pest control operator with multi-decade history serving residential and commercial customers; competes head-to-head in the same Southern California service territory.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Pestgon social profiles
Digital presencePestgon financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Pestgon leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Pestgon funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Pestgon M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Pestgon
What does Pestgon do?
Pestgon provides professional pest management services for commercial and residential properties in Southern California, specializing in termite inspection, treatment, and tent fumigation, rodent abatement and exclusion, bird control, Africanized bee removal, and structural building repairs using Integrated Pest Management methods. The company delivers on-site services through trained, multi-licensed technicians and in-house general contractors, targeting commercial property managers as its primary customer base while also serving individual homeowners.
Is Pestgon a public or private company?
Pestgon is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Pestgon founded?
Pestgon was founded in 1984. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Pestgon based?
Pestgon is headquartered in Oceanside, United States, in the North America region.
How does Pestgon make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Professional Pest Control Services are the primary driver. The others are fumigation Services and building Repairs and Remediation.
Who are Pestgon's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Rollins, Ecolab (Pest Elimination) and Rentokil North America. Direct peers are Terminix, Orkin, Dewey Pest Control, Truly Nolen and Western Exterminator. Authority Brands (HomeTeam, Mosquito Joe) is listed as an emerging player. Lloyd Pest Control is listed as a regional player.
Does Pestgon have an API?
No public API is recorded for Pestgon.
What industry is Pestgon in?
Pestgon's product category is Commercial Pest Control Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAMAAAL, Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty). Its NAICS code is 561710 and its SIC code is 4950.