Urban Desert Pest Control

What Urban Desert Pest Control does

Urban Desert Pest Control is a family-owned pest management company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 2015 by husband-and-wife team Brad and Trista Olsen. The company provides residential and commercial pest control services across 23 cities in Maricopa County, targeting desert-adapted pests including 55 species of scorpions (with focus on the dangerous bark scorpion), termites, rodents, cockroaches, ants, spiders, bed bugs, mosquitoes, crickets, ticks, bees, wasps, and birds. The company also offers seasonal weed treatment services. Service offerings span both one-time clean-out treatments and recurring maintenance plans, with next-day service availability for urgent infestations.

The company employs third-party proprietary treatment technologies rather than developing its own chemical formulations. These include In2Care mosquito stations (EPA-approved biological control), Termidor HE termiticide (BASF; 10-15 year efficacy), the HP2 Termite Injection System (avoids drilling into hardscaping), Trelona ATBS bait stations (noviflumuron-based colony elimination), and rodent exclusion via smoke test technology. The technology layer is essentially product sourcing and application expertise rather than proprietary R&D.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and sales-led, with revenue generated through quote-based pricing, recurring maintenance subscriptions, and multi-year termite warranties (5-year initial, renewable to 10). GTM relies on local SEO, content marketing, customer reviews (4.9/5 across 800+ reviews), BBB A+ accreditation, and field technician-led service delivery. Customer segments include residential homeowners (primary), commercial properties (restaurants, offices, warehouses, multi-family), and seasonal residents. The company is bootstrapped with no external funding and operates with approximately 20 employees.

Name

Urban Desert Pest Control

Legal name

Urban Desert Pest Control

Website

https://urbandesertpest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Urban Desert Pest Control is a family-owned Phoenix-based pest management company founded in 2015, providing residential and commercial pest, termite, rodent, and weed control across 23 cities in Maricopa County using third-party proprietary treatment technologies and a direct-to-consumer service model.

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 Pest Control (IMAIAHAD), Sanitation, Monitoring & Trap/Station Programs (General) (HSAMAAAH)

Keywords

• Pest control services
• Termite treatment
• Rodent exclusion
• Scorpion control
• Weed treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Pest Control Services: One-time clean-out services and ongoing maintenance plans for residential and commercial properties. Services include treatment for scorpions, termites, rodents, cockroaches, ants, spiders, bed bugs, mosquitoes, crickets, ticks, bees, wasps, and birds.
2. Weed Control Services: Seasonal weed control treatments (spring and fall) with scheduled spot treatments. 12-month guarantee included with service.
3. Termite Treatment: Termite treatment using Termidor HE with 5-year warranty (renewable for additional 5 years). Includes interior foam treatment and exterior perimeter spray.
4. Mosquito Control: Mosquito control service using In2Care stations starting at $60 per station. Coverage from March to November with unlimited resprays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Urban Desert Pest Control provides residential and commercial pest management services—including general pest control, termite treatment, rodent control and exclusion, bird control, and seasonal weed treatment—across the Phoenix metropolitan area. The company dispatches licensed technicians to customer properties for inspections, one-time clean-outs, and ongoing maintenance plans, using targeted, family- and pet-friendly treatments adapted to Arizona desert conditions.

Product overview

Urban Desert Pest Control is a family-owned pest control company based in Phoenix, AZ, offering a comprehensive portfolio of pest management services. The company provides targeted treatments for specific pests including mosquito control (using In2Care stations), scorpion control, cockroach control, cricket control, tick control, spider control, ant control, bed bug control, bee control, wasp control, and bird control. Specialized services include termite control (with HP2 injection system and Trelona bait stations), rodent control (with exclusion services), and weed treatment. Services are offered for both residential and commercial properties throughout Maricopa County. The company does not operate a software platform but provides physical pest management services through licensed technicians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mosquito Control Service Mosquito control for residential and commercial properties using In2Care stations and fogging services, providing coverage from March to November with unlimited resprays, starting at $60 per station and covering up to 4,300 sq ft per station.
• Scorpion Control Service Scorpion control targeting the 55 species in Phoenix, with focus on the dangerous bark scorpion. Treatment includes insecticide application along the fence line and home foundation, scorpion seal-out work, and optional blacklight scanning services.
• Cockroach Control Service Professional cockroach control featuring inspection, customized treatment, and environmentally friendly chemical application to exterminate infestations and prevent re-infestation in homes and businesses.
• Cricket Control Service Targeted cricket control service to eliminate cricket infestations and prevent crickets from invading homes and businesses in the Phoenix area.
• Tick Control Service Tick control service including home inspection, infestation elimination, and prevention measures to disrupt future tick cycles in residential and commercial properties.
• Spider Control Service Spider control service with insecticidal spray treatments applied approximately every 8 weeks, providing fast-acting and responsive service to handle spider infestations.
• Ant Control Service Ant control using non-repellent materials that ants cannot detect; treatment transfers through the colony to eliminate the queen for complete ant elimination.
• Bed Bug Control Service Bed bug control with professional inspection, specialized treatment, and environmentally-friendly chemicals safe for humans and pets.
• Bee Control Service Bee control service using professional mechanical and chemical methods for complete elimination, addressing both open-area and interior bee nesting situations.
• Wasp Control Service Wasp control service targeting yellow jacket, mud dauber, and paper wasp species with professional treatment and nest removal.
• Bird Control Service Bird control service featuring bird spikes, netting, bird wire systems, and bird dropping cleanup and sanitation, including solar panel bird exclusion services.
• Termite Control Service Termite control service using the HP2 Termite Injection System and Trelona ATBS Bait Stations, including a free termite inspection and a 5-year warranty on treatment (renewable for 10 total years).
• Rodent Control Service Rodent control service including home inspection, entry point sealing, bait station technique, and tension traps for rat and mouse elimination.
• Rodent Exclusion Service Rodent exclusion service using smoke test technology to identify entry points, combined with sealing, patching, and repairing services for long-term rodent prevention.
• Weed Treatment Service Weed control service with spring and fall treatments, targeted weed elimination, preventative applications, and scheduled spot treatments, backed by a 12-month guarantee.
• Commercial Pest Control Service Integrated pest management program for restaurants, office spaces, industrial facilities, and multi-family properties, tailored to commercial compliance and reputation requirements.
• Residential Pest Control Service General residential pest control covering interior and exterior treatment for scorpions, termites, rodents, roaches, ants, spiders, bed bugs, mosquitoes, crickets, ticks, bees, wasps, and birds, with both one-time clean-out and ongoing maintenance plan options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mosquito population reduction of up to 80% over time using In2Care stations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• In2CarecoreTechnology or IntegrationIn2Care provides EPA-approved mosquito stations that Urban Desert Pest Control uses for mosquito control services. The stations attract mosquitoes using a special lure and eliminate both larvae and adults using a biological agent that spreads to breeding areas.
• BASF (Termidor HE)coreTechnology or IntegrationBASF is the manufacturer of Termidor HE, the chemical termiticide used by Urban Desert Pest Control for termite treatments. Termidor HE is described as effective for 10-15 years and 50% more time-efficient than conventional termiticides.
• Trelona (ATBS)coreTechnology or IntegrationTrelona ATBS (Advanced Termite Bait System) is used by Urban Desert Pest Control for termite control. The bait stations contain noviflumuron, a chitin synthesis inhibitor that disrupts termite molting and causes colony elimination.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Truly Nolen Pest Control: Truly Nolen is a major national pest control brand with deep Arizona and Phoenix metro coverage. Comparable in residential and commercial general pest, termite, and rodent control offerings within the same geography.
• Blue Sky Pest Control: Blue Sky Pest Control is a Phoenix-area residential and commercial pest control operator with overlapping scorpion, termite, and general pest services. Directly comparable local competitor serving the same Maricopa County market.
• Arizona's Best Choice Pest & Termite: Arizona's Best Choice is a Phoenix-based family-owned pest and termite control operator serving Maricopa County with residential and commercial services. Comparable local competitor with similar family-owned positioning and service breadth.
• Bulwark Exterminating: Bulwark is a large privately-held pest control operator with a strong Phoenix and Arizona presence, offering residential and commercial pest, termite, and rodent services. Directly comparable in service mix, target customer, and desert market.

Broad incumbents

• Orkin: Orkin is one of the largest national pest control incumbents offering residential and commercial pest, termite, and wildlife services across the U.S., including Phoenix metro. Overlaps in service portfolio but competes as a broad national brand rather than a desert-specialist.
• Terminix: Terminix is a national pest and termite control incumbent serving residential and commercial customers across major U.S. markets including Arizona. Comparable service mix but operates as a scaled national portfolio rather than a local specialist.
• Rentokil North America: Rentokil is a global pest control incumbent with U.S. operations serving residential and commercial customers. Overlapping general pest, termite, and rodent services, but competes as a diversified multinational rather than a Phoenix-focused family operator.

Emerging players

• GreenStar Pest Solutions: GreenStar is a small Phoenix-area pest control operator focused on eco-friendly and integrated pest management services. Comparable in residential pest offerings with a partial overlap in family-friendly treatment positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/urbandesertpest
• Facebookfacebook.com/UrbanDesertPestControl1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/urban-desert-pest-control

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 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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