Franklin Pest Solutions

What Franklin Pest Solutions does

Franklin Pest Solutions is a residential and commercial pest control services company founded in 1929 by Joe Franklin in Indiana. The company operates six branch locations across the state — Hammond, Michigan City, Lafayette, New Albany, Indianapolis, and South Bend — delivering integrated pest management (IPM) services that emphasize root-cause analysis and EPA-regulated, eco-friendly products over reactive spraying. Service lines include the recurring Healthy Home Maintenance Program (4 scheduled visits per year), targeted residential offerings (mosquito, ant, bed bug, termite, rodent, cockroach, wasp/bee, and occasional invaders), and industry-specific commercial programs spanning restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, education, government, retail, warehousing, pharmaceutical, and transportation.

The underlying service methodology combines IPM diagnostics with EPA-regulated chemistries and green-certified practices (QualityPro, GreenPro, QualityPro Schools, Food Safety, Public Health). Technicians deliver on-site assessments and treatments, with a Customer Care Center handling intake, quotes, and scheduling. The company maintains a publicly accessible Safety Data Sheets database, a Pest Library covering 70+ species, and a community education program (Bug Squad, Kids Corner) that functions as top-of-funnel content marketing.

The business model is predominantly subscription-recurring on both residential and commercial sides, with one-time service calls as a secondary stream. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are delivered through the Customer Care Center. Ownership is private and family-controlled: the Dold family has held the business for three generations, current owners Robert and Judy Dold both previously served as President of the National Pest Management Association, and Rose Pest Solutions operates as a sister company under common ownership — combined operations span 14 Midwest locations. No external institutional or PE/VC backing is evidenced.

Name

Franklin Pest Solutions

Legal name

Franklin Pest Solutions

Website

https://franklinpestsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Franklin Pest Solutions is a family-owned Indiana pest control company founded in 1929, delivering eco-friendly residential and commercial integrated pest management across six Indiana branches under subscription and one-time service models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Services

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Recurring Maintenance Plans (General Pests) (HSAMAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Pest Control (IMAIAHAC), Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL), Healthcare Facilities Pest Control (Hospitals, Clinics) (HSAMAKAE), Grocery, Supermarket & Food Retail Pest Control (HSAMAKAC), Commercial Ant/Roach/Stinging Insect Programs (Restaurants, Multi-Unit) (HSAMAFAL), Sanitation, Monitoring & Trap/Station Programs (General) (HSAMAAAH), Preventive Barrier Treatments & Exclusion/Sealing (General) (HSAMAAAG)

Keywords

• Residential pest control
• Commercial pest control
• Integrated pest management
• Termite control services
• Eco-friendly extermination

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Pest Control Services: Ongoing pest control services for homeowners including the Healthy Home Maintenance Program with 4 visits per year, covering insects, rodents, and other pests. Services include mosquito control, ant solutions, bed bug treatments, termite solutions, and rodent control.
2. Commercial Pest Control Services: Customized pest control plans for businesses across various industries including restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, education, government facilities, retail, warehouses, and manufacturing. Services help maintain regulatory compliance and protect business reputations.
3. One-Time Service Calls: Individual service visits for specific pest problems as needed by both residential and commercial customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Franklin Pest Solutions delivers residential and commercial pest control services through scheduled on-site treatments by certified technicians. The flagship residential offering is the Healthy Home Maintenance Program (4 visits per year) covering insects, rodents, and other pests; commercial offerings include industry-tailored programs for restaurants, healthcare, education, government, hospitality, retail, warehouses, and property management. Services rely on EPA-regulated products, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methodology, and a root-cause-analysis approach rather than reactive spraying.

Product overview

Franklin Pest Solutions is a multi-generational family-owned pest control company founded in 1929, offering a unified suite of pest management services rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering consists of Residential Pest Control Services (including the Healthy Home Maintenance Program as the flagship recurring service) and Commercial Pest Control Services, both delivered through a network of 6 Indiana branch locations. Supporting the core services are specialized modules including Eco-Friendly Pest Control (sustainable methodology), Mosquito Control, Ant Solutions, Bed Bug Solutions, Termite Solutions, Mice and Rat Solutions, Cockroach Pest Control, Wasp and Bee Solutions, and Occasional Invaders Treatment. Educational and informational resources include the Bug Squad community outreach program, Pest Library (bug identifier tool), Safety Data Sheets database, and Kids Corner educational materials. The company emphasizes eco-friendly, root-cause-focused approaches using EPA-regulated products and operates under multiple industry certifications including QualityPro, GreenPro, and NPMA accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Healthy Home Maintenance Program Year-round residential pest protection subscription program delivering 4 scheduled home visits per year to keep homes pest-free. Targets homeowners seeking continuous preventive coverage.
• Residential Pest Control Services Comprehensive residential pest management covering mosquitoes, ants, bed bugs, termites, mice and rats, cockroaches, wasps, bees, and occasional invaders for individual homeowners.
• Commercial Pest Control Services Customized recurring pest management programs for commercial clients across restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, education, government, retail, warehouses, manufacturing, property management, pharmaceutical, and transportation industries.
• Eco-Friendly Pest Control Sustainable pest management service using non-polluting, EPA-regulated professional products and clean green technology safe for pets, kids, and occupants, with focus on root-cause solutions over product overuse.
• Termite Solutions Termite removal and proactive treatment service using the Sentricon system with Always Active technology to eliminate termite colonies and protect properties from structural damage.
• Bed Bug Solutions Three-tier bed bug treatment program using a systematic methodology to eliminate bed bug infestations with safe and targeted solutions.
• Mosquito Control Seasonal mosquito prevention and control service to protect families from disease-carrying mosquitoes and enable outdoor enjoyment.
• Mice and Rat Solutions Rodent control service targeting mice and rats to prevent structural damage and reduce health risks from rodent-borne diseases.
• Wasp and Bee Solutions Specialized removal services for wasps, hornets, carpenter bees, and honey bees, with collaboration with local beekeepers for safe honey bee removal from structures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 home visits per year with year-round protection through Healthy Home Maintenance Program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rose Pest SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRose Pest Solutions is the sister company of Franklin Pest Solutions, both owned by the Dold Family. Rose Pest Solutions serves Chicagoland, Greater Rockford region, South Central Wisconsin, and the Milwaukee area, while Franklin serves Indiana and Kentucky. Combined operations have 14 locations in the Midwest.
• National Pest Management Association (NPMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranklin Pest Solutions is a member and leader in NPMA. The company is QualityPro accredited, GreenPro certified, and Public Health certified through NPMA. Owners Robert and Judy Dold are the only married team to have both served as President of NPMA.
• Indiana Pest Management AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranklin founder Joe Franklin served as President of IPMA in 1939-1940. The company maintains leadership involvement in the state association.
• PestVetsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranklin is a proud PestVets company, supporting veteran recruitment into the pest management industry. PestVets was founded in 2014 to provide resources for veterans transitioning to pest control careers.
• SentriconcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Sentricon specialist for termite colony elimination and prevention. The Sentricon system provides environmentally responsible termite control.
• Office of Indiana State ChemistcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPest management professionals are licensed by the Indiana State Chemist along with the Department of Public Health and Department of Agriculture.
• Indiana Restaurant & Lodging AssociationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner supporting hospitality and food service businesses in Indiana with pest management solutions.
• Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest IndianaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership supporting educational programs and community events.
• Michigan City Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber membership supporting local business community in Michigan City region.
• Southwest Michigan Regional ChamberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber membership supporting regional business community.
• Indy ChamberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber membership supporting Indianapolis business community.
• Greater Louisville Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional chamber supporting Louisville metro business community including New Albany service area.
• One Southern IndianaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional economic development organization supporting Southern Indiana businesses.
• Louisville BatsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMinor league baseball team partnership supporting Louisville community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Arrow Exterminators: Large regional pest control company serving the Southeast and Midwest US with similar residential maintenance programs and commercial pest management offerings, family-influenced growth strategy.
• Massey Services: Family-owned pest control and lawn care operator in the Southeast US offering integrated pest management with both residential and commercial services, similar mid-sized regional structure.
• Rose Pest Solutions: Sister company under shared Dold family ownership, offering residential and commercial pest control across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Rockford with similar service methodology, certifications, and target customer base. Combined operations give 14 Midwest branches.
• Ehrlich Pest Control: Regional pest control operator serving commercial and residential customers across the Mid-Atlantic and Eastern US with comparable recurring service model and similar industry certifications (QualityPro).
• Action Pest Control: Mid-sized regional pest control company serving Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois with comparable residential and commercial service offerings and similar family-business heritage.

Broad incumbents

• Truly Nolen Pest Control: National pest control brand with strong commercial and residential franchise model operating across the Midwest. Competes for similar customer segments and offers comparable recurring pest management programs.
• Rentokil Terminix: Global pest control leader following the Rentokil-Terminix merger with extensive Midwest coverage and commercial pest management capabilities. Competes for enterprise commercial accounts nationwide.
• Orkin (Rollins): National pest control giant operating across all 50 states with significantly larger commercial and residential operations. Directly competes for multi-site commercial accounts and represents the dominant scale competitor Franklin faces in the Midwest.

Emerging players

• Hawx Pest Control: Fast-growing tech-enabled pest control operator expanding across the Midwest with digital booking and customer acquisition capabilities. Represents the digital-first competitive threat to traditional operators like Franklin.
• Greenix Pest Control: Growing regional pest control company emphasizing eco-friendly, integrated pest management methods similar to Franklin's positioning, with comparable customer base in the Midwest and Northeast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Franklin_Pest
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@franklinpestsolutions
• Facebookfacebook.com/franklinpestsolutionsnewalbany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/franklin-pest-solutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/franklinpestsolutions
• Pinterestpinterest.com/franklinpest
• TikToktiktok.com/franklinpestsolutions

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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