What J&J Exterminating does

J&J Exterminating, Inc. is a privately-held, family-owned pest control company headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, operating continuously since 1959 (per the company's primary website). The company delivers residential and commercial pest management through 15 owned-and-operated branch offices spanning Louisiana and East Texas (Beaumont, Tyler, Lufkin), making it, by its own claim, Louisiana's largest independently-owned pest control operator. Service lines include general residential pest control (Gold Shield 365 quarterly program), commercial pest management for regulated verticals (banks, hospitals, food processing, food service, retail, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, and warehouse food distribution), termite elimination using licensed Termidor (BASF) soil treatment and Sentricon (Ensystex) baiting systems, mosquito control, bedbug treatment, rodent control, bird and animal control, and Wood Destroying Insect Reports (WDIR) for real estate transactions, with TAP Pest Control Insulation offered as an add-on product.

The underlying technology stack is chemical and sensor-based rather than digital: Integrated Pest Management protocols combine fewer chemical products with exclusion, baits, and physical barriers; the Termatrac multi-sensor device (radar, dual-mode moisture, infrared thermometer) enables non-invasive termite detection through building materials; and commercial programs are AIB Certified and USDA Governmental FDA Regulated for food-safety compliance. No proprietary software platform, AI/ML capabilities, public API, or mobile application is disclosed.

The business model is predominantly recurring subscription revenue: 1-year Gold Shield 365 quarterly residential agreements, multi-year termite service agreements, and 8-month mosquito service agreements anchor retention, supplemented by one-time TAP insulation installation and an affiliate/referral program paying $30–$100 in service credits. Go-to-market is exclusively direct, executed through branch-level field sales (free inspections and estimates), inside sales via local branch phone lines, real-estate-agent WDIR referral partnerships (including Louisiana Realtors Association), and community/chamber-driven local lead generation. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company has no external institutional funding, no parent company, and no disclosed revenue figure.

Name

J&J Exterminating

Legal name

J & J Exterminating, Inc.

Website

https://jjext.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

J&J Exterminating is a privately-held, family-owned pest control company founded in 1959 and headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana. Operating 15 branches across Louisiana and East Texas, it delivers residential (Gold Shield 365), commercial, termite, mosquito, and rodent control services to homeowners and regulated commercial accounts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Services

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Preventive Barrier Treatments & Exclusion/Sealing (General) (HSAMAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sanitation, Monitoring & Trap/Station Programs (General) (HSAMAAAH), Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL), Occasional Invader & Seasonal Pest Control (Boxelder Bugs, Stink Bugs, Lady Beetles) (HSAMAAAD)

Keywords

• Pest control services
• Termite treatment
• Mosquito control
• Commercial pest management
• Integrated pest management

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Quarterly Residential Pest Control (Gold Shield 365): Recurring quarterly service contracts providing year-round pest protection. The Gold Shield 365 program guarantees 365 days of protection against covered pests. Customers enter 1-year service agreements.
2. Termite Control Services: One-time and recurring services for termite prevention and elimination using Termidor and Sentricon systems. Includes free termite inspections, Wood Destroying Insect Reports, and post-construction standard or combination liquid and baiting system service agreements.
3. Mosquito Control Services: Seasonal residential and commercial mosquito treatment services, including application of water-holding receptacle treatment technology to break the mosquito breeding life cycle.
4. Commercial Pest Control Services: Ongoing pest control contracts for commercial clients including banks, hospitals, food services, food processing, retailers, office buildings, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, and warehouse food distribution. Services are AIB Certified and USDA/FDA Regulated compliant.
5. TAP Pest Control Insulation: Dual-purpose insulation product installed in structures, combining thermal insulation with pest control properties.
6. Referral Program Revenue: The company operates residential and commercial referral programs where existing customers receive service credits ($30–$100) for successful referrals, driving new customer acquisition within existing customer base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

J&J Exterminating provides residential and commercial pest control services across Louisiana and East Texas, including quarterly Integrated Pest Management (Gold Shield 365), termite elimination using Termidor and Sentricon systems with non-invasive Termatrac detection, mosquito control, rodent control, bed bug treatment, bird and animal control, and TAP pest control insulation. The company delivers recurring service contracts, free inspections and estimates, 24-hour response time, and a 365-day guarantee with unlimited callbacks.

Product overview

J&J Exterminating is a service-based pest control company operating as Louisiana's largest independently-owned provider since 1959. The portfolio consists of core service offerings including Residential Pest Control (Gold Shield 365 program), Commercial Pest Control, Termite Control, Mosquito Control, Bedbug Treatment, Rodent Control, and Bird and Animal Control, supplemented by the TAP Pest Control Insulation add-on product. The company differentiates through specialized detection technology (Termatrac) for termite inspection and offers a 365-day guaranteed quarterly pest control service. With 15 locations across Louisiana and Texas, services are delivered by certified technicians using industry-standard Termidor and Sentricon systems for termite elimination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gold Shield 365: Residential pest control service program using Integrated Pest Management techniques with fewer products and more exclusion, offering 365 days of protection.
• TAP Pest Control Insulation

Products and services

• Residential Pest Control (Gold Shield 365) Quarterly Integrated Pest Management service program for homeowners using fewer products combined with exclusion, baits, and physical barriers. Provides year-round protection against roaches, ants, rats, mice, silverfish, earwigs, centipedes, fire ants, millipedes, crickets, and other pests with a 365-day guarantee. Requires a 1-year service agreement.
• Commercial Pest Control Services Recurring commercial pest management for banks, hospitals, food services, food processing, food and non-food retailers, office buildings, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, and warehouse food distribution. Products are AIB Certified and USDA Governmental FDA Regulated for food-related establishments.
• Termite Control Services Termite elimination and prevention using the Termidor System (soil treatment creating a treated zone around a structure) and the Sentricon System (in-ground monitoring/baiting stations). Effective for both native subterranean and Formosan subterranean termites. Includes free termite inspections and Wood Destroying Insect Reports.
• Mosquito Control Services Residential and commercial mosquito treatment using water-holding receptacle technology to treat breeding sites and break the mosquito life cycle, based on environmental risk factors. Requires an 8-month service agreement.
• Bedbug Treatment Extermination service for bed bug infestations in homes and businesses using the latest treatment technologies to eliminate bed bugs and minimize outbreaks, addressing infestations in furniture, behind wall coverings, and other hiding places.
• Rodent Control Commercial rodent management using exclusion methods, baiting, and trapping to address rodent issues that cost lost revenue and can transmit disease. Scaled to any size establishment.
• Bird and Animal Control Bird and animal pest control services for commercial settings.
• TAP Pest Control Insulation Dual-purpose insulation product installed in attic and wall cavities that combines thermal insulation with residual pest control, providing both energy efficiency and ongoing pest protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 365-day service guarantee with unlimited callbacks on all residential and commercial services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BASFcoreTechnology or IntegrationBASF is listed as an affiliated partner on J&J Exterminating's Resources page, indicating a supply and technology partnership for pest control products and formulations.
• UnivarcoreTechnology or IntegrationUnivar (a major chemical and ingredient distributor) is listed as an affiliated partner, indicating a supply chain relationship for sourcing pest control chemicals and products.
• Dow AgroSciencescoreTechnology or IntegrationDow (now DowDuPont / Corteva) is listed as an affiliated partner, providing access to advanced pest control chemistries and formulations.
• Oldham Chemical CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationOldham Chemical Company is listed as an affiliated partner, representing a regional distributor relationship for pest control product supply.
• Sentricon (Ensystex)coreTechnology or IntegrationSentricon is a termite colony elimination system using bait stations. J&J Exterminating uses the Sentricon system as a primary termite treatment option alongside Termidor, promoting both systems to customers based on their property's needs.
• Termidor (BASF)coreTechnology or IntegrationTermidor is a liquid termite treatment product from BASF that creates a treated soil zone around structures. J&J Exterminating offers both Termidor and Sentricon systems as termite treatment options.
• TermatraccoreTechnology or IntegrationTermatrac is a multi-sensor termite and pest detection device. J&J Exterminating uses Termatrac for non-invasive termite inspection, moisture detection, and temperature tracking to confirm active infestations without causing property damage.
• National Pest Management Association (NPMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJ&J Exterminating is a member of NPMA, the leading industry association for pest management companies, providing access to industry standards, training, certification support, and industry networking.
• Louisiana Pest Management Association (LPMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJ&J Exterminating is a member of LPMA, the state-level pest management industry association, supporting local industry standards and professional development.
• Louisiana Realtors AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJ&J Exterminating maintains a referral and marketing relationship with the Louisiana Realtors Association, leveraging the real estate transaction channel to reach property owners needing termite inspections and treatments.
• Lafayette Chamber of Commerce (One Acadiana)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce (d/b/a One Acadiana), providing community presence and local business networking.
• Cenla Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the Cenla (Central Louisiana) Chamber of Commerce, supporting the Alexandria branch's community presence.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Homebuilders Association membership supports the company's new construction termite treatment and real estate referral channels.
• Shreveport Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce supporting the Shreveport/Bossier City branch's local business community presence.
• Northwest Louisiana Builders AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership in the NWLA Builders Association supports builder referral relationships for new construction termite treatment services.
• Restaurant Association of North LouisianaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the Restaurant Association of North Louisiana supports food service client acquisition for the Shreveport market.
• Natchitoches Parish Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the Natchitoches Parish Chamber of Commerce supporting local community presence.
• Monroe Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce supporting the Monroe branch's local business community presence.
• BNI Monroe Producers GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness networking group membership supporting lead generation and referrals for the Monroe branch.
• Crowley Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the Crowley Chamber of Commerce supporting the Acadia Parish branch's local business presence.
• Louisiana Restaurant AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership in the Louisiana Restaurant Association supports food service and hospitality client acquisition through the Acadia Parish branch.
• Jeff Davis Parish Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the Jeff Davis Parish Chamber of Commerce.
• Beauregard Parish Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the Beauregard Parish Chamber of Commerce. The DeRidder branch was awarded Business of the Year by this chamber.
• Habitat for Humanity (multiple chapters)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJ&J Exterminating supports Habitat for Humanity through community involvement, building goodwill and brand visibility in the communities it serves across multiple branches.
• St. Jude Children's Research HospitalminorOthersCorporate charitable support relationship as part of community giving program.
• Muscular Dystrophy AssociationminorOthersCorporate charitable support relationship as part of community giving program.
• National Down Syndrome Society (Buddy Walk)minorOthersCorporate charitable support relationship as part of community giving program.
• Lafayette Youth Soccer AssociationminorOthersSponsorship and community support relationship for local youth sports organization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Terminix (Rentokil North America): Terminix, now part of Rentokil Initial, is one of the largest pest control brands in the U.S. and overlaps with J&J across residential pest control, termite treatment, and mosquito services in overlapping Gulf South geographies.
• Rollins (Orkin): Rollins is the publicly-traded parent of Orkin, the largest pest control operator in North America. It directly competes with J&J in Louisiana and East Texas across residential, commercial, and termite service lines, but operates at vastly larger national scale with branded pricing power.

Direct peers

• Arrow Exterminators: Arrow Exterminators is a large privately-held regional pest control operator in the Southeast U.S. with multi-state branch density and termite specialization, structurally comparable to J&J's Louisiana/East Texas footprint.
• Massey Services: Massey Services is a large privately-held pest and termite control operator with strong commercial and residential service offerings. It is directly comparable to J&J as a regional/family-influenced competitor with subscription-based residential programs and termite specialization.
• Bulwark Exterminating: Bulwark Exterminating is a regional pest control operator with multi-state branch coverage in the southern U.S., offering residential and commercial pest and termite services comparable to J&J's core offerings.
• Waynes Pest Control: Waynes is a regional pest control operator in the Southeast U.S. offering residential and commercial pest services with recurring treatment programs, directly comparable to J&J's geographic and service profile.
• Cook's Pest Control: Cook's is a long-running, family-influenced pest and termite control company operating across the Southeast U.S. Comparable to J&J in its residential subscription programs, termite specialization, and family-owned operating style.

Emerging players

• Hawx Pest Control: Hawx is a rapidly-scaling regional pest control operator with subscription residential programs and multi-state branch expansion. It competes with J&J in residential pest service delivery and subscription pricing models.
• Anticimex (U.S. operations): Anticimex is a Swedish-based pest control platform aggressively expanding in the U.S. through acquisitions of regional operators. It is comparable to J&J as a pest control services business and represents the type of PE-backed acquirer pressuring independent regionals.
• PestCo (Greenix / Anderson Pest Solutions): PestCo and affiliated brands (Greenix, Anderson) are PE-backed pest control rollups focused on residential subscription service. Comparable to J&J in residential recurring pest control and represents a capital-rich peer in the subscription pest segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jjexterminating
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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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