Mantis Pest Solutions

What Mantis Pest Solutions does

Mantis Pest Solutions is a privately held, family-owned pest control company founded in 2014 by Rick and Ty, headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri. The company delivers residential and commercial pest management services across Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, supported by seven physical office locations (Lee's Summit, Lawrence, Overland Park, Wichita, Kansas City, Springfield, and Gretna) covering more than 45 cities. Its service portfolio spans general quarterly pest control (ants, spiders, wasps, roaches), specialty treatments (rodent removal, cockroach control), and differentiated premium offerings including RestEasy bed bug heat remediation, Sentricon termite bait system installation and monitoring, and RestEasy mosquito and yard pest control using misting technology and Mosquito Drum breeding-site elimination. Treatment methodology centers on an Inside-Out approach — interior treatment first, followed by exterior barrier development, with quarterly return visits and free re-services between scheduled appointments.

The business model combines recurring monthly subscriptions (Mantis Gold at $49.99/mo, Diamond at $74.99/mo, Platinum at $99.99/mo) with one-time specialty services (bed bug treatment $500+, rodent removal $300+, yard treatment $119/unit). Residential subscription plans represent the core revenue engine, while customizable commercial programs for restaurants, medical offices, warehouses, and retail businesses provide a secondary growth vertical. Marketing is executed primarily through the company website, Google Business Profile (4.9 rating), HomeAdvisor marketplace listing, and a content-marketing pest library targeting top-of-funnel homeowner search traffic. The company holds an A+ Better Business Bureau rating and was named Best Pest Control Company in Kansas City in 2016. Mantis operates entirely on organic, founder-funded growth with no disclosed external investment, no proprietary software platform, and no AI or machine-learning capabilities; operations are field-service-labor-driven with a basic customer portal for account management.

Name

Mantis Pest Solutions

Legal name

Mantis Pest Solutions

Website

https://mantispestsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mantis Pest Solutions is a family-owned pest control company founded in 2014, delivering residential and commercial pest management services across Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska via seven offices and a tiered subscription model (Gold/Diamond/Platinum $49.99-$99.99/month).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Services

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710), Exterminating and Pest Control Services (56171)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Pest Control (IMAIAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL), Preventive Barrier Treatments & Exclusion/Sealing (General) (HSAMAAAG), Crawling Insect Control (Ants, Roaches, Silverfish, Earwigs, Crickets) (HSAMAAAA), Commercial Ant/Roach/Stinging Insect Programs (Restaurants, Multi-Unit) (HSAMAFAL)

Keywords

• Residential pest control
• Commercial pest control
• Termite bait systems
• Bed bug heat treatment
• Mosquito and yard pest control

Headquarters

HQ city

Lees Summit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Subscription Plans: Monthly recurring subscription plans (Mantis Gold $49.99/mo, Diamond $74.99/mo, Platinum $99.99/mo) providing quarterly pest control services with ongoing protection and free re-services between visits.
2. Yard Treatment Services: One-time or subscription-based yard protection services for fleas, ticks, chiggers, and mosquitoes at $119 per treatment.
3. Specialty Pest Treatments: One-time services including rodent removal ($300+), bed bug treatment ($500+), and roach control with custom pricing based on severity.
4. Commercial Services: Customizable commercial pest control services priced based on business needs and facility requirements, typically monthly service visits.
5. Termite Control (Sentricon): Customized termite treatment and monitoring services using Sentricon system, with pricing determined by property size and coverage needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mantis Pest Solutions delivers residential and commercial pest control services across Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. The company sells tiered monthly subscription plans (Gold, Diamond, Platinum) for quarterly home pest protection, custom-priced commercial contracts, and one-time specialty treatments for bed bugs, termites, rodents, roaches, mosquitoes, and yard pests. Services are delivered via field technicians using EPA-approved eco-friendly chemicals, Sentricon termite bait systems, RestEasy heat remediation, and Mosquito Drum biological controls.

Product overview

Mantis Pest Solutions offers a tiered subscription-based pest control service with three main plans (Gold, Diamond, Platinum) ranging from $49.99 to $99.99/month, plus add-on services. The subscription plans build upon each other: Gold provides basic quarterly pest control for ants, spiders, and wasps; Diamond adds shrub/mosquito protection; Platinum combines Gold and Yard services for comprehensive indoor/outdoor coverage. Additional services include Mantis Yard ($119/ea for fleas, ticks, chiggers, mosquitoes), Sentricon Termite Control, Rodent Removal ($300+), RestEasy Bed Bug Treatment ($500+), Roach Control, and RestEasy Mosquito Control. The company also offers Commercial Pest Control services customized for various business types. All residential plans include initial treatment, follow-up visits every three months, and free re-services between scheduled visits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Pest Control Subscription Plans

Quantifiable outcome

• A+ rating from Better Business Bureau
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Hawx Pest Control: Fast-growing tech-enabled residential pest control brand with subscription plans and same-day service — a comparable model and target customer to Mantis, but with a heavier digital marketing emphasis.

Direct peers

• HomeTeam Pest Defense: Residential-focused pest control chain using a multi-step "Taexx" in-wall system plus traditional treatments, with quarterly recurring plans comparable to Mantis Gold/Diamond/Platinum structure.
• Truly Nolen Pest Control: National residential and commercial pest control operator with subscription-style quarterly plans, termite baiting, and bed bug treatments, competing head-to-head with Mantis in many Midwestern service areas.
• Mosquito Joe: National outdoor pest/barrier treatment franchise focused on mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas — directly comparable to Mantis's Mantis Yard and Mosquito Drum specialty offerings.
• Bulwark Exterminating: Mid-size residential-focused pest control operator offering quarterly pest plans, rodent control, and specialty treatments — a comparable size, model, and growth-stage peer to Mantis.
• Arrow Exterminators: Large multi-state residential and commercial pest control company with subscription plans, termite, and bed bug services that overlaps with Mantis on every service category.

Broad incumbents

• Terminix (Rentokil Terminix): Global pest control giant offering residential and commercial pest, termite, and bed bug services with quarterly plans and Sentricon baiting — directly overlapping Mantis's core and specialty offerings across the Midwest.
• Orkin: National pest control leader under Rollins, offering residential and commercial extermination, termite, and bed bug services with similar subscription and recurring-treatment models as Mantis, but at vastly larger scale.

Regional players

• Plunkett's Pest Control: Family-operated Midwest pest control provider with quarterly residential plans, termite, bed bug, and commercial services — a comparable regional-scale peer in geography and operating model.
• Rottler Pest & Lawn Solutions: Family-owned Missouri-based pest and lawn operator, the closest geographically comparable peer to Mantis with overlapping service mix and regional Midwestern presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Mantis_Pest
• Facebookfacebook.com/MantisPestSolutions

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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