Dave's Pest Control

What Dave's Pest Control does

Dave's Pest Control is a veteran and family-owned pest control and extermination services provider headquartered in Port Orange, Florida. Founded in 1980, the company delivers residential and commercial pest management across more than 13 counties in Central and South Florida, including Flagler, Volusia, Lake, Polk, Hillsborough, Osceola, St. Johns, Brevard, Orange, Seminole, Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade. The service portfolio covers general pest control, termite control, rodent control, bed bug treatment, mosquito control (including In2Care mosquito stations), wildlife and raccoon removal, cockroach and palmetto bug extermination, ant control, and lawn/shrub spraying. The company employs Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methodology marketed as environmentally and pet-friendly.

The business operates on a professional-services revenue model with quote-based pricing following free on-site inspections, supplemented by the recurring Dave's Defense Plan quarterly maintenance program. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining five regionally segmented phone lines, website quote requests, and a BrioStack-powered customer portal for account self-service. Commercial clients include apartments, assisted living facilities, hospitals, schools and universities, and general businesses; residential homeowners form the primary volume segment. Marketing leverages blog content, social media (Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram), email newsletters, a refer-a-friend program, and a 4.8-star Google reputation across 900+ reviews. In December 2025, the company joined the Professional Pest Management Alliance investor network to access co-marketing resources and broader industry visibility. Ownership remains private and family-controlled with no disclosed outside investors.

Name

Dave's Pest Control

Legal name

Daves Pest Control

Website

https://davespestcontrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dave's Pest Control is a veteran and family-owned Florida pest control and extermination company founded in 1980, serving more than 13 counties in Central and South Florida with residential and commercial services including termite, rodent, bed bug, mosquito, and wildlife control.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Services

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710), Landscaping Services (561730)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rodent Control (Outdoor Exclusion, Bait Stations) (HSAIANAF), Seasonal Barrier Spray Treatments (HSAMAEAA), Stinging Insect Control (Wasps, Hornets, Yellowjackets, Bees) (HSAMAAAB), Lawn & Ornamental Insect Control (Grubs, Chinch Bugs, Aphids) (HSAIANAH), Wildlife Control (Nuisance Animals) for Agricultural Operations (AFACAGAH)

Keywords

• Pest control services
• Termite control
• Rodent control
• Mosquito control
• Commercial extermination

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Orange

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pest Control Services: Dave's Pest Control generates revenue through providing pest control and extermination services for residential and commercial customers. Services include pest control, termite control, rodent control, bed bug treatment, lawn spraying, cockroach removal, palmetto bug control, wildlife removal, raccoon control, mosquito control, and ant control. The company offers free inspections to assess properties and determine service needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dave's Pest Control provides professional pest control and extermination services for residential and commercial properties across Central and South Florida. Services include general pest control, termite control, rodent control, bed bug treatment, mosquito control, cockroach removal, ant control, palmetto bug control, wildlife removal, raccoon control, and lawn/shrub spraying, delivered through licensed technicians using the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) method.

Product overview

Dave's Pest Control is a veteran and family-owned pest control company serving Central and South Florida for over 45 years. The company offers a comprehensive suite of pest management services organized into residential and commercial categories. Core services include general pest control, termite control, rodent control, mosquito control, bed bug treatment, wildlife removal, and lawn/shrub spraying. The company operates a customer portal for account management and offers a quarterly maintenance program called Dave's Defense Plan. Services are delivered through licensed technicians who provide inspections, treatments, and ongoing prevention plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Pest Control Services General pest control and extermination services for homes, covering cockroaches, ants, bed bugs, mosquitoes, and other common household pests using the Integrated Pest Management method.
• Commercial Pest Control Services Pest management solutions for commercial properties including apartments, assisted living facilities, hospitals, schools, and businesses across Florida.
• Termite Control Termite inspections, treatments, and prevention services, including free inspections to identify and prevent termite infestations in homes and commercial properties.
• Rodent Control Expert services for locating, trapping, and removing rodents from homes and commercial properties.
• Bed Bug Treatment Bed bug control services providing immediate relief and lasting protection against bed bug infestations.
• Mosquito Control Mosquito extermination services including barrier treatments, In2Care mosquito stations, and yard treatment programs to reduce mosquito populations.
• Wildlife Removal Safe and efficient removal of wildlife including raccoons and other nuisance wildlife from residential properties.
• Lawn and Shrub Spraying Lawn spraying services that protect against outdoor pests and treat weeds and fungus for residential outdoor spaces.
• Customer Portal Online customer portal at davespc.briostack.com for existing customers to manage accounts, schedule services, and access account information.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8 star rating on Google with 900+ reviews

Named customers6 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Professional Pest Management AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025The Professional Pest Management Alliance announced that 12 new pest control companies have joined its investor network. Dave's Pest Control is among the companies participating in this industry alliance that provides investors with marketing resources through its Mainframe digital platform and enhanced visibility on PestWorld.org's Find a Pro locator.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Terminix: National pest and termite control brand (now part of Rentokil) offering residential and commercial services with significant Florida presence. Comparable in service breadth but with national scale, brand investment, and digital infrastructure Dave's lacks.
• Orkin: Largest US pest control operator (subsidiary of Rollins) offering residential and commercial pest, termite, and wildlife services nationwide. Directly comparable to Dave's in core service categories, with vastly greater scale and marketing reach in Florida.
• Rentokil Initial: Global pest control leader (parent of Terminix in North America) with broad residential and commercial offerings. Comparable in service categories but operates at fundamentally different scale and capital structure.

Direct peers

• Massey Services: Florida-headquartered pest control, termite, and lawn care company with strong regional brand across Central and South Florida — directly overlapping with Dave's primary footprint and service mix, including residential and commercial pest control.
• Truly Nolen: Established US pest control franchise with strong Florida operations, offering residential and commercial pest, termite, and rodent services. Comparable mid-sized competitor with similar IPM-style offerings.
• Mosquito Joe: National franchise focused on outdoor mosquito, tick, and flea barrier treatments — directly comparable to Dave's mosquito control and seasonal barrier spray services.
• Arrow Exterminators: Southeast US pest control company (Atlanta-based) with significant Florida expansion; offers residential and commercial pest, termite, and wildlife services. Comparable in regional scope and service breadth.
• Bulwark Exterminating: US pest control company with strong Southwest US presence, offering residential and commercial services comparable to Dave's across pest, termite, rodent, and bed bug categories.

Regional players

• Florida Pest Control: Florida-focused pest control operator serving residential and commercial customers with a similar service mix to Dave's, including general pest, termite, and rodent services. Direct regional competitor in overlapping Florida counties.

Emerging players

• Aptive Environmental: Tech-enabled pest control company with aggressive growth and digital-first customer experience targeting residential customers. Comparable offering with materially different (tech-led) go-to-market approach than Dave's traditional sales model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pest_dave
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMpFZPWve2XlNkQhD61RU3g?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/davespestcontrolandlawn
• Instagraminstagram.com/daves_pest_control

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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