Rottler Pest and Lawn Solutions

What Rottler Pest and Lawn Solutions does

Rottler Pest and Lawn Solutions is a third-generation, family-owned pest management and lawn care services company headquartered at 2690 Masterson Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1956 by Fred Rottler with a $10 loan, the business operates today under Chairman/CEO Mike Rottler, President/COO Dan Rottler, and Vice President Gary Rottler. Rottler delivers residential and commercial pest control across 12 locations in Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas, deploying 230+ service vehicles and 220+ employees, and is positioned by the company as the largest independent pest control firm in Missouri and a continuous PCT Magazine Top 100 member since 2002.

The service portfolio is anchored by two recurring annual subscription programs — Signature (6 visits per year) and Signature Plus (10 visits per year) — priced at $98-$161 per service visit depending on property size, with a $199-$599 initial treatment fee and unlimited free inter-visit callbacks. Add-on modules include Term-Alert termite monitoring with a $250,000 damage warranty, Sentricon bait-based termite colony elimination, NESDCA-certified K9 bed bug inspections (over 90% accuracy), Rottler RealTime electronic rodent monitoring, wildlife removal, mosquito control, bird control via Bird-B-Gone products, mole and lawn rodent control, and attic insulation. Commercial offerings extend to fumigation, bioremediation for food and beverage facilities, and EPA-registered disinfection treatments.

The go-to-market combines a field service fleet with an inside sales team, a customer self-service portal (Clypboard), an e-commerce buy-now storefront, and sports-driven brand marketing (official partner of the St. Louis Cardinals, Blues, and CITY SC). Commercial customers span food processing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing/distribution, multi-unit housing, retail/restaurants, schools/universities, and office buildings. Rottler holds QualityPro, QualityPro Green, QualityPro Schools, and IPM-School certifications from the NPMA, with QualityPro Green status held as the first such designation in Missouri. No external institutional ownership, funding rounds, or acquisitions are disclosed.

Name

Rottler Pest and Lawn Solutions

Legal name

Rottler Pest Solutions

Website

https://rottler.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rottler Pest and Lawn Solutions is a third-generation, family-owned pest management and lawn care services company serving residential and commercial customers across Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas via 230+ service vehicles and 12 locations.

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

Outdoor Perimeter & Yard Pest Treatments (General) (HSAMAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crawling Insect Control (Ants, Roaches, Silverfish, Earwigs, Crickets) (HSAMAAAA), Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL), Sanitation, Monitoring & Trap/Station Programs (General) (HSAMAAAH), Lawn & Ornamental Insect Control (Grubs, Chinch Bugs, Aphids) (HSAIANAH), Eco-Friendly/Organic Outdoor Pest Control (Botanical, Beneficials, IPM) (HSAIANAJ)

Keywords

• Pest control services
• Termite protection
• Wildlife removal
• Commercial pest management
• Lawn pest solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 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 Pest Protection Programs: Year-round protection programs (Signature and Signature Plus) with multiple scheduled service visits per year, providing recurring subscription revenue. Programs include exterior perimeter treatments, interior treatments as needed, and complimentary follow-up visits.
2. One-Time Treatments: Initial service treatments for new customers including inspections, pest control applications, and specialized treatments. Pricing varies by property size and service type.
3. Add-On Services: Additional services including termite protection with $250,000 damage warranty, bed bug treatment, mole control, wildlife removal, bird control, and attic insulation available for additional charges on top of base programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Rottler Pest and Lawn Solutions provides scheduled residential pest protection programs and commercial pest management services, including termite control, rodent control, bed bug treatment, wildlife removal, mosquito control, bird control, attic insulation, fumigation, bioremediation, and disinfection treatments. The company dispatches certified technicians from 12 office locations across Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas, with same-day service for calls before noon and 24-hour emergency assistance.

Product overview

Rottler Pest Solutions offers a comprehensive pest management platform consisting of two core annual protection programs (Signature Plus with 10 visits/year and Signature with 6 visits/year) as These programs cover common household and commercial pests through scheduled treatments and inspections. Add-on services include specialized termite solutions using Term-Alert monitoring and Sentricon bait systems, K-9 bed bug inspections, wildlife removal, mosquito control, rodent exclusion, bird control, mole/ lawn rodent management, attic insulation, and commercial-specific offerings including RealTime electronic monitoring, bioremediation, disinfection treatments, and fumigation. The company serves both residential and commercial customers across Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas through 12 office locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Signature Plus Pest Protection Program Annual recurring pest protection program for residential homeowners with 10 scheduled service visits plus complimentary follow-up visits. Covers broad pest categories for up to 20,000+ sq ft lots.
• Signature Pest Protection Program Annual recurring pest protection program for residential homeowners with 6 scheduled service visits per year plus complimentary in-between visits, targeting common crawling pests.
• Term-Alert Termite Protection System Proprietary termite protection service using tamper-resistant perimeter monitoring stations to detect termites before structural damage, backed by a $250,000 damage warranty.
• Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System Bait-based termite colony elimination service using Sentricon stations delivered through a partnership with Corteva, with certified specialist installation and ongoing monitoring.
• K9 Bed Bug Inspections Bed bug detection service using NESDCA-certified detection dogs with greater than 90% accuracy, enabling targeted treatment application for residential and commercial customers.
• Wildlife Removal Services Humane wildlife removal and exclusion service for residential and commercial properties, including inspection, trapping, damage repair, and a 1-year warranty on exclusion work.
• Mosquito Control Monthly residential mosquito treatment program with breeding-area identification, larvicide application, residual perimeter treatments, and seasonal inspections.
• Rodent Control and Exclusion Residential rodent control service including inspection, exclusion work, trapping, monitoring, and a one-year warranty with free re-treatment if rodents return.
• Bird Control Services Bird removal and exclusion service using Bird-B-Gone products including netting, spikes, slope systems, spider systems, wire, and shock systems, with dropping cleanup and disinfection.
• Mole and Lawn Rodent Control Year-round mole and lawn rodent protection using non-invasive exterior treatments, with an initial treatment regimen, monthly maintenance, and free follow-up services.
• Attic Insulation Eco-friendly attic insulation installation service that improves energy efficiency and can be combined with pest treatment during installation.
• Rottler RealTime Rodent Control Commercial-grade electronic rodent monitoring service that uses connected devices to gather real-time activity data and proactively adjust rodent control programs.
• Bioremediation Service Bacteria-based sanitation service for food and beverage industry facilities that reduces pollutants such as salmonella and E. coli and reduces breeding sources for flies, cockroaches, and ants.
• Disinfection Treatments EPA-registered commercial disinfection treatment service effective against COVID-19, Hantavirus, Human Coronavirus, HIV-1, and Influenza A for non-porous surfaces.
• Fumigation Services Large-scale commercial fumigation service for food processing and distribution facilities, including tape and seal or tenting treatments for stored product pests, flies, rodents, and cockroaches.

Quantifiable outcome

• K9 bed bug detection accuracy over 90%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• St. Louis CardinalscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Pest Control Company of the St. Louis Cardinals. Partnership provides brand visibility through stadium signage, promotional opportunities, and community engagement through Major League Baseball franchise.
• St. Louis BluescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Pest Control Company of the St. Louis Blues NHL hockey team. Partnership includes branding rights, promotional activities, and fan engagement opportunities.
• St. Louis CITY SCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProud Partner of St. Louis CITY SC Major League Soccer team. Partnership supports community presence and brand awareness in the St. Louis market.
• National Entomology Scent Detection Canine Association (NESDCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerK9 bed bug detection teams certified by NESDCA. Certification ensures over 90% accuracy in locating live bed bugs through extensive training similar to bomb and drug detection dogs.
• Sentricon (Corteva)coreTechnology or IntegrationSentricon Termite Colony Elimination System provider. The only termite control product to earn the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award. Rottler offers this bait-based termite elimination system.
• National Pest Management Association (NPMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQualityPro and QualityPro Green certification through NPMA. Less than 3% of pest control companies achieve QualityPro status. Mike Rottler served as NPMA Past President.
• BBB (Better Business Bureau)minorOthersBBB accredited business with multiple BBB Torch Award recognitions (2010, 2022). Serves as a trust signal for consumer confidence.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Terminix (Rentokil Terminix): One of the largest global pest control companies with full-service residential and commercial offerings across termite, general pest, and wildlife. Directly comparable service menu and customer segments, but operates at national/global scale versus Rottler's regional footprint.
• Orkin (Rollins): Industry-leading pest control brand owned by Rollins, offering residential and commercial services with proprietary training programs. Directly comparable recurring service model and pest taxonomy, with national account capabilities exceeding Rottler's regional reach.

Direct peers

• HomeTeam Pest Defense: Multi-state pest control provider (owned by Rollins) specializing in residential termite and pest control with bundled service plans. Comparable on integrated termite-pest subscription product offering targeting similar homeowner customer.
• Plunkett's Pest Control: Privately-held regional pest control operator serving the upper Midwest with residential and commercial programs, including termite, bed bug, and wildlife services. Closely comparable regional independent operator in an adjacent geography.
• Arrow Exterminators: Privately-owned regional pest control leader in the Southeast with comparable scale (~200+ vehicles), recurring protection programs, and proprietary service methodologies. Strong analogue on business model, ownership culture, and commercial vertical expansion.
• Lloyd Pest Control: Family-owned regional pest control provider offering general pest, termite, and bed bug services to residential and commercial customers in Florida and surrounding states. Comparable subscription service model and family-business operating approach.
• Massey Services: Privately-held pest and termite control company operating across the Southeast with full-service residential and commercial offerings. Comparable on subscription-style pest programs, termite specialization, and integrated lawn/landscape services.
• Cook's Pest Control: Family-owned regional pest control company operating across the Southeast U.S. with similar recurring pest program structure, termite specialization, and multi-generation ownership. Highly comparable on operating model and customer-facing program design.
• Truly Nolen: Privately-held, family-founded pest control company with similar brand-led, multi-service approach including termite, general pest, and commercial accounts. Closely comparable on ownership structure, recurring program model, and customer segmentation to Rottler.

Regional players

• Senske Services: Regional lawn care and pest control provider operating in the Pacific Northwest and Western U.S. with bundled pest and lawn services. Comparable combined pest control/lawn care product offering though geographically non-overlapping with Rottler's Midwest footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rottlerpest
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/rottlerpest
• Facebookfacebook.com/rottlerpest
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rottler-pest-and-lawn-solutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/rottlerpest
• TikToktiktok.com/@rottlerpest

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 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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