What Mosquito Hunters does

Mosquito Hunters is a US franchise-based pest control company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois (with corporate registration as Mosquito Hunters LLC in Holmdel, New Jersey). The company specializes in mosquito and tick barrier treatments for residential, commercial, community, and special-event customers, and has extended its service portfolio into perimeter pest control, rodent control, deer repellent, and flea prevention. Its core technology consists of synthetic pyrethroid-based barrier treatments applied by licensed technicians to vegetation and groundcover, marketed as effective for up to 21 days with up to 95% mosquito reduction; complementary products include the IoT-enabled Mosquito Smart Repellent System (smartphone-controlled, 20-foot radius repellers) and Mosquito Stations (bait stations targeting egg-laying females). All-natural essential-oil formulations are offered as a pet- and plant-friendly alternative, and a Humbug Holiday Lighting sub-brand extends franchisee revenue into seasonal lighting services.

The business operates as a multi-state franchise network under parent company Happinest Brands, with locally owned and operated territories delivering on-property services. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring seasonal treatment subscriptions for residential accounts, with additional streams from commercial perimeter and mosquito control, community/municipality programs, one-time special-event treatments, and hardware sales of the Smart Repellent System. Pricing is quote-based and tied to property size, with introductory offers as low as $39 for first service and discounted volume pricing for commercial and community accounts. Mosquito Hunters is supported by multi-channel marketing including content/SEO, organic social, phone-based inside sales, local franchisee outreach, and parent-company PR. The company reports no public funding rounds, no disclosed revenue, and no AI/ML capabilities in the available data.

Name

Mosquito Hunters

Legal name

Mosquito Hunters LLC

Website

https://mosquitohunters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mosquito Hunters is a US franchise-based mosquito, tick, and pest control company founded in 2014, serving residential, commercial, community, and special-event customers via recurring seasonal barrier treatments and IoT-enabled repellent add-ons under parent Happinest Brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Services

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

akta.pro primary industry

Monthly/Recurring Mosquito Control Programs (HSAMAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seasonal Barrier Spray Treatments (HSAMAEAA), Mosquito Control (Misting Systems, Barrier Sprays) (HSAIANAA), Special Event Mosquito Treatments (One-Time) (HSAMAEAI), In2Care/Trap-Based Mosquito Control (Targeted Trapping) (HSAMAEAG)

Keywords

• Mosquito control services
• Pest management
• Tick control services
• Franchise pest control
• Outdoor pest treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Northbrook

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Residential Mosquito Control Services: Recurring barrier treatment services for homeowners with properties up to half acre or larger. Services include mosquito control, tick prevention, rodent control, deer control, and perimeter pest control. Treatments are recommended every 21 days for ongoing protection.
2. Commercial Pest Control Services: Perimeter pest control and mosquito control services for commercial properties including restaurants, hotels, golf courses, pools, offices, and event venues. Offered at discounted pricing for commercial accounts.
3. Community & Municipal Services: Mosquito control programs for communities, HOAs, campgrounds, playgrounds, and municipal areas. Often offered at discounted pricing for large groups of treatments.
4. Special Event Services: One-time mosquito control treatments for outdoor events such as weddings, parties, barbecues, and receptions. Applied before events with protection lasting throughout the day.
5. Add-on Products and Systems: Sale of Mosquito Smart Repellent Systems as standalone or complementary offerings to standard barrier treatments. Each unit provides 20-foot radius protection zones.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mosquito Hunters provides outdoor pest control services for residential and commercial properties, specializing in barrier sprays and recurring treatment plans targeting mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and related pests. The company operates through a U.S. franchise network under parent company Happinest Brands, and also offers seasonal holiday lighting installation through its Humbug Holiday Lighting sub-brand.

Product overview

Mosquito Hunters is a franchise-based pest control company offering a comprehensive portfolio of mosquito control, perimeter pest control, and wildlife management services for residential, commercial, and community customers. The core offering is mosquito barrier treatments (Residential Mosquito Control), supplemented by technology add-ons including the Mosquito Smart Repellent System (smartphone-controlled repellers) and Mosquito Stations (breeding-ground-mimicking bait stations). Perimeter pest control targeting ants, spiders, cockroaches, and other crawling insects rounds out the residential offering. Specialized services include tick/flea prevention, rodent control, deer repellent, and one-time special event treatments. The company also operates a holiday lighting sub-brand (Humbug Holiday Lighting) through its franchise network. All services are backed by the Client Happiness Promise, with all-natural treatment options available. Mosquito Hunters uses computer software to determine property size for quoting and uses geo-technology for commercial property verification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Humbug Holiday Lighting: Holiday lighting services operated locally by Mosquito Hunters franchisees

Products and services

• Mosquito Control Service Recurring and one-time outdoor barrier treatments that reduce mosquito populations in residential yards, delivered by local franchise technicians.
• Tick Control Service Targeted outdoor treatment designed to reduce tick populations on residential properties, addressing tick-borne disease concerns such as Lyme disease.
• Flea Control Service Yard treatment that reduces flea populations in outdoor areas around the home, particularly relevant for households with pets.
• Perimeter Pest Control Barrier treatment applied around the exterior of a home to reduce intrusion by common household pests such as spiders, ants, and other crawling insects.
• Rodent Control Service focused on identifying and reducing rodent activity around residential and commercial properties.
• Deer Control / Deer Repellent Service Repellent treatment designed to discourage deer from browsing and entering treated residential landscapes.
• Special Event Spraying Pre-event outdoor mosquito and tick treatment provided to homeowners, venues, and event organizers prior to outdoor gatherings.
• Humbug Holiday Lighting Professional holiday lighting design, installation, and removal service for residential and commercial properties, operated as a complementary sub-brand under Happinest Brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mosquito reduction of up to 95% with barrier treatments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Happinest BrandscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025Mosquito Hunters is owned by Happinest Brands, a portfolio company focused on home services franchises. Happinest Brands provides corporate support including leadership enhancements, multi-brand synergy, franchisee training investments, and strategic growth initiatives. In Q3 2025, Happinest Brands reported strong growth with 24 new territories awarded.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HomeTeam Pest Defense: HomeTeam Pest Defense is a national pest control franchise offering general pest, termite, and mosquito services. Overlaps with Mosquito Hunters in franchise distribution and pest service breadth.
• Truly Nolen: Truly Nolen is a long-established pest control company with residential and commercial mosquito and pest services. Comparable offering, broader portfolio, larger regional franchise network.
• Western Pest Services: Western Pest Services is an established pest control provider in the Eastern US offering mosquito and perimeter pest services to residential and commercial customers. Comparable recurring pest control model at incumbent scale.
• Arrow Exterminators: Arrow Exterminators is a large regional and national pest control provider offering mosquito and perimeter pest services to residential and commercial customers. Adjacent incumbent with overlapping service portfolio.
• Terminix: Terminix is one of the largest US pest control incumbents with broad residential and commercial offerings including mosquito management. Comparable as a pest control provider but operates broadly rather than specializing in mosquito control.
• Orkin: Orkin is a national pest control incumbent providing mosquito, tick, and general pest services to residential and commercial customers. Operates broadly across pest categories with much larger scale and brand recognition than Mosquito Hunters.
• Massey Services: Massey Services is a large pest and termite control provider serving the Southeast US with mosquito management in its portfolio. Comparable pest control offering but broader portfolio and stronger regional density.

Direct peers

• Mosquito Joe: Mosquito Joe is the closest direct franchise competitor to Mosquito Hunters, offering recurring residential mosquito barrier treatments and a national franchise footprint. Both compete head-to-head on residential subscription mosquito control.
• Mosquito Squad: Mosquito Squad is a national mosquito and tick control franchise brand with barrier spray and misting offerings. Directly comparable in service mix, target customer (homeowner), and franchise distribution model.
• Mosquito Authority: Mosquito Authority is a mosquito control franchise providing recurring barrier spray services similar to Mosquito Hunters. Same business model, same residential mosquito-and-tick focus, comparable franchise scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvVCEpAagDwB2uZLNb3Pldg
• Facebookfacebook.com/mosquitohunters
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/16087323
• Instagraminstagram.com/officialmosquitohunters
• Xx.com/mosquitohunters

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 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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