Duka Environmental Services Ltd.

What Duka Environmental Services Ltd. does

Duka Environmental Services Ltd. is a multi-disciplinary environmental services and consulting firm headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, founded in 1986. Its core offering is an annual Mosquito Control Program (Pest Management Plan for Mosquito Control) that delivers nuisance and vector mosquito surveillance, sampling, development site mapping, and control via an Integrated Pest Management approach combining biological larvicides, surveillance protocols, site reduction/modification, and conservation of natural predator populations. Supporting modules include tiered West Nile Virus Emergency Response and Communications Plans and field trials supporting PMRA product registrations (e.g., dimilin, methoprene, Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis and Bacillus sphaericus). The firm additionally offers environmental monitoring, fisheries biology, terrestrial ecology, aquatic biology, environmental chemistry, wildlife biology, pesticide research, riparian management, habitat conservation, noxious/invasive weed management, and ecological/habitat assessments for construction and development.

Name

Duka Environmental Services Ltd.

Legal name

Duka Environmental Services Ltd.

Website

https://dukaenvironmental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Duka Environmental Services Ltd. is a Surrey, British Columbia-based multi-disciplinary environmental services and consulting firm founded in 1986, providing Integrated Pest Management mosquito control programs, West Nile Virus response services, and environmental consulting to government and private industry across Western and Northern Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting and Vector Control Services

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Grounds Pest & Mosquito Control (Outdoor) (BPABADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Monthly/Recurring Mosquito Control Programs (HSAMAEAB), Mosquito & Tick Control (IMAIAHAI), Mosquito & Vector Control for Farms & Rural Properties (AFACAGAN)

Keywords

• Integrated pest management
• Mosquito control services
• Environmental consulting
• Aquatic biology services
• Vector control programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Environmental Consulting Services: Multi-disciplinary environmental consulting services provided to all levels of government and private industry including environmental monitoring, fisheries biology, terrestrial ecology, aquatic biology, environmental chemistry, wildlife biology, riparian management, and habitat conservation.
2. Integrated Pest Management Services: Mosquito and biting fly abatement programs with over 30 years of experience providing specialized service to Regional Districts, communities and First Nations. Includes program design, implementation, public education, and Pest Management Plan development.
3. Pesticide Research and Management: Pesticide research, herbicide field trials, Pesticide Use Plans and permitting services for industrial clients including BC Hydro facilities, railways, and municipal governments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Duka Environmental Services Ltd. provides annual comprehensive mosquito and vector control programs to communities, Regional Districts and provincial agencies, delivered through an Integrated Pest Management approach combining biological larvicides, surveillance, site mapping and natural predator conservation. The company also delivers multi-disciplinary environmental consulting including fisheries biology, terrestrial and aquatic ecology, wildlife biology, environmental chemistry, riparian management, habitat conservation, and pesticide research and herbicide field trials to government and private industry across Western and Northern Canada.

Product overview

Duka Environmental Services Ltd. is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting firm offering a portfolio of integrated services centered around mosquito control and integrated pest management (IPM). The core offering is the annual Mosquito Control Program (Pest Management Plan for Mosquito Control), which provides nuisance and vector mosquito surveillance, sampling, site mapping, and control services to Regional Districts and communities. Supporting this core program are related IPM modules including the West Nile Virus Emergency Response Plan and West Nile Virus Communications Plan. The company also provides diverse environmental consulting services including Environmental Monitoring, Fisheries Biology, Terrestrial Ecology, Aquatic Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Wildlife Biology, Pesticide Research, Riparian Management, Habitat Conservation, and Noxious Weed Management. These services are delivered to government agencies, municipalities, and private industry throughout Western and Northern Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mosquito Control Program (Pest Management Plan for Mosquito Control) Comprehensive annual larval mosquito control program providing nuisance and vector mosquito population surveillance, sampling, development site mapping and control services to communities, Regional Districts and provincial agencies across Western and Northern Canada.
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Programs Site reduction or modification, conservation and enhancement of natural predator populations and habitats, and use of biological larvicide products supporting sustainable mosquito control operations.
• West Nile Virus Emergency Response Plan Tiered, escalating response and approach to control operations and pesticide applications in the event of a BCCDC identified disease outbreak, expanding from larval surveillance to adult mosquito control.
• West Nile Virus Communications Plan Structured, tiered public education and outreach plan including standardized office reception procedures, newspaper, radio and television advertisements for disease outbreak scenarios.
• Mosquito and Black Fly Larvicide Field Trials Field trials conducted for the Federal Pest Control Products Act and Pest Management Regulatory Agency product registrations process, testing products including dimilin, methoprene, Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis and Bacillus sphaericus formulations.
• Environmental Monitoring Habitat monitoring protocols and data collection for assessing biological attributes of park habitat, allowing natural/forest and passive parks to be quantified and compared.
• Fisheries Biology Aquatic biology and fisheries assessment services including Dungeness crab population monitoring for industrial and government clients.
• Terrestrial Ecology Terrestrial ecosystems survey, wildlife and danger tree assessment, and vegetation inventory services for development and infrastructure projects.
• Aquatic Biology Freshwater and marine benthic, invertebrate, and meiofauna monitoring including zone of influence assessments for thermal discharge.
• Environmental Chemistry Chemical analysis services delivered through an established laboratory partnership for environmental assessment projects.
• Wildlife Biology Wildlife habitat and riparian area assessments, wildlife observations and monitoring services for environmental and development projects.
• Pesticide Research Herbicide field trials, Pesticide Use Plans and permitting for industrial facilities, dams, substations and transmission line rights-of-way.
• Riparian Management Riparian and streambank assessments, infill planting and monitoring projects, riparian habitat assessment and stream side vegetation replanting.
• Habitat Conservation Habitat assessments and conservation planning for development permits and property subdivision.
• Noxious, Industrial and Invasive Weed Management Weed inspection programs, brochure design, public education, field inspections, notifications and compliance monitoring for Regional Districts.
• Gypsy Moth Treatment Programs Program co-ordination, treatment supervision, and contractor monitoring for BC Ministry of Environment gypsy moth treatments.
• Ecological and Habitat Assessments / Construction Monitoring Phase One and Two Site Assessments, soil sampling, pre-construction biophysical assessments, and environmentally sensitive area assessments for development and construction projects.
• Environmental Monitoring and Research Invertebrate monitoring, study design, implementation, statistical analysis and reporting for freshwater and marine environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provided mosquito control services to over 60 communities and 10 Regional Districts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Professional Pest Management Association of BCminorOthersProfessional association membership providing industry networking, best practice sharing, and professional development opportunities in pest management.
• Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control AssociationminorOthersProfessional association membership for mosquito and vector control industry collaboration and knowledge sharing across the Northwest region.
• American Mosquito Control AssociationminorOthersInternational professional association membership for collaboration with mosquito control professionals worldwide and access to current methodologies and research.
• BC College of Applied BiologyminorOthersProfessional regulatory body membership ensuring compliance with professional standards in applied biology and environmental consulting.
• Association of Professional BiologyminorOthersProfessional biology association membership providing access to professional development and industry standards in biological sciences.
• Invasive Species Council of British ColumbiaminorOthersPartnership for collaboration on invasive species management and noxious weed control programs in British Columbia.
• South Coast Conservation ProgramminorOthersConservation partnership for habitat conservation and environmental protection initiatives in the South Coast region.
• British Columbia Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuest lecturer and field instruction/support for BCIT Fish, Wildlife and Recreation Program students. Riparian/streambank assessments and field projects for the City of Surrey Urban Forestry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mosquito Joe: Mosquito Joe is a franchised outdoor mosquito, tick, and flea barrier treatment provider serving residential and commercial customers. It is comparable to Duka's residential outdoor mosquito treatment service line.
• Mosquito Squad: Mosquito Squad is a North American franchised outdoor mosquito and tick control service for residential and commercial properties, with recurring treatment programs. It overlaps with Duka's residential/rural property owner and recurring program offerings.
• Clarke: Clarke is a long-standing mosquito control specialist that supplies biological larvicides (including Bti-based products) and provides professional services and training to public agencies. It is comparable to Duka's combined expertise in IPM, larvicide field trials, and municipal program execution.
• Vector Disease Control International (VDCI): VDCI is one of the largest dedicated municipal mosquito and vector control service providers in North America, contracting with cities, counties, and state agencies for surveillance, larviciding, and adulticiding programs. It is the closest direct peer to Duka's core municipal Nuisance and Vector Mosquito Control Program offering.

Others

• FMC Corporation: FMC is a global agricultural sciences and crop protection company whose products (including larvicides and adulticides) are commonly used by mosquito abatement districts. It is adjacent to Duka as an upstream supplier/partner whose product registrations and field trial data intersect with Duka's PMRA-related field trial work.
• WSP Global (including Golder): WSP is a major global engineering and environmental consulting firm with strong Canadian presence in environmental monitoring, habitat assessments, and regulatory work. It is an adjacent peer sharing Duka's environmental consulting customer base but operating at much larger scale and broader scope.

Broad incumbents

• Terminix: Terminix is a large North American residential and commercial pest control provider with general pest and mosquito service lines. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping mosquito offerings but no specialization in Western Canadian municipal vector programs.
• Ecolab: Ecolab is a global provider of water, hygiene, and infection prevention services, including pest elimination through its Pest Elimination division. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with Duka's commercial pest management work, particularly with industrial and institutional clients.
• Rentokil Initial: Rentokil Initial is a global pest control and hygiene services group operating across multiple continents with municipal and commercial accounts. It is a broad incumbent that competes in the same overall pest management category as Duka but at vastly larger scale and geographic breadth.
• Orkin (Rollins, Inc.): Orkin is one of the largest North American pest control operators with broad commercial and municipal capabilities. It is a broader incumbent that overlaps with Duka on municipal and commercial pest management but does not specialize in Western Canadian mosquito abatement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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