HOLMES PEST CONTROL

What HOLMES PEST CONTROL does

Holmes Pest Control, Inc. is a family-owned pest management company founded in 1994 in Millersburg, Ohio, by husband-and-wife team Roger and Sara McClure. The company provides residential and commercial pest control services across 15 counties in Northeast Ohio (including Ashland, Holmes, Stark, Summit, Wayne, and surrounding counties), targeting pests such as wasps, bees, ticks, rodents, mosquitoes, termites, bed bugs, ants, spiders, roaches, and fleas. Service offerings include one-time treatments for special events as well as recurring monthly programs, with pricing fully customized after on-site inspection; bed bug inspections are the only service excluded from the free-inspection offer.

The business operates on a sales-led, field-service model. Customers initiate contact via phone (330-674-9094) or website form, receive a free inspection, and are quoted individualized treatment plans; recurring programs are managed through a GorillaDesk customer portal. The technical stack centers on integrated pest management using safe, green, non-invasive, and non-toxic methods, including the licensed Aprehend® Biological Bed Bug Treatment, a fungal spore-based product applied in strategic bands that kills bed bugs of all life stages within 4-10 days and provides three months of protection. The company holds Ohio Department of Agriculture License #13693 and employs an Associate Certified Entomologist (Jesse McClure, son of the founders), differentiating it through technical credentialing and family-operated continuity.

Revenue mechanics rely on a mix of residential subscriptions and commercial accounts spanning food processing plants, nursing homes, schools, county buildings, and pre-construction termite treatment. The team consists of approximately 15 staff including founders, the ACE-credentialed entomologist, service technicians, maintenance, office management, and customer service roles. The company has remained bootstrapped with no external funding and was recognized with the 2025 Wooster Community Choice Award and the 2025 Holmes County Exceptional Choice Award.

Name

HOLMES PEST CONTROL

Legal name

Holmes Pest Control, Inc.

Website

https://holmespestcontrolinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Holmes Pest Control is a family-owned, Ohio-licensed pest management company founded in 1994, providing residential and commercial pest control services across 15 Northeast Ohio counties using integrated, green treatment methods and Aprehend® biological bed bug treatment.

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

Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sanitation, Monitoring & Trap/Station Programs (General) (HSAMAAAH), Rodent Control (Outdoor Exclusion, Bait Stations) (HSAIANAF), Grain, Feed & Silo Stored-Product Pest Control (Bins, Mills, Elevators) (HSAMAHAG)

Keywords

• Residential pest control
• Commercial pest control
• Termite treatment
• Bed bug treatment
• Mosquito control

Headquarters

HQ city

Millersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pest Control Services: One-time and recurring pest control treatments for residential and commercial clients. Services include one-time treatments for special events and monthly recurring treatment programs. Customized plans with individualized pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Holmes Pest Control, Inc. is a licensed pest control company that provides on-site inspection and treatment services for residential and commercial customers across 15 counties in Northeast Ohio. Services include removal and control of wasps, bees, ticks, rodents, mosquitoes, termites, bed bugs, and general pests, with options for one-time treatments or recurring monthly programs. The company employs both traditional and safe/green treatment methods, including the proprietary Aprehend® Biological Bed Bug Treatment.

Product overview

Holmes Pest Control offers a unified suite of pest management services rather than a modular software platform. The core offering consists of targeted pest control services for residential and commercial clients in Northeast Ohio, including specialized treatments for wasps, ticks, rodents, mosquitoes, termites, and bed bugs. The company uses both traditional and green/safe pest control methods, with notable emphasis on the Aprehend Biological Bed Bug Treatment for bed bug control. Services are customized per customer with options for one-time treatments or recurring monthly programs. The company also provides free inspections for termites and emphasizes safe, non-toxic application methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wasp and Bee Control Professional removal of wasp nests and bee colonies from residential and commercial properties, addressing safety concerns especially for children.
• Tick Control Treatment services targeting ticks common in Ohio, particularly relevant for pet owners and those spending time outdoors near bodies of water.
• Rat and Rodent Control Comprehensive rodent elimination including identification of entry points, addressing health hazards from droppings, and prevention of fire hazards from wire chewing.
• Pests & Occasional Invaders Control Customized treatment plans for various pests including ants, spiders, roaches, fleas, ticks, bees, wasps, and other occasional invaders.
• Mosquito Control Mosquito elimination program targeting breeding areas with both traditional and green treatment options, available as monthly programs or one-time treatments for special events.
• Termite Control Termite inspection and treatment services including free inspections for existing homes and pre-treatment for new construction during the building process.
• Bed Bug Control with Aprehend Bed bug elimination using Aprehend® Biological Bed Bug Treatment, a fungal spore-based solution that kills bed bugs through surface contact within 4-10 days and provides three months of protection.
• Residential Pest Services Pest control services for residential homes including free inspections (except bed bugs), customized treatment plans, and safe application methods for families and pets.
• Commercial Pest Services Pest management services for commercial clients including food processing plants, schools, nursing homes, county buildings, and municipalities.

Named customers5 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Aprehend®coreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed use of Aprehend® Biological Bed Bug Treatment - a proprietary fungal spore-based product applied in a proprietary process. The treatment kills bed bugs through spore germination and cuticle penetration, providing 3 months of protection.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arrow Exterminators: Large privately-held pest control operator in the Southeast U.S., serving both residential and commercial customers with recurring service programs. Similar family-influenced culture and recurring-revenue model.
• Rose Pest Solutions: Family-owned regional pest control company serving the Midwest with residential and commercial services. Closely comparable in family-led culture, recurring programs, and Ohio-adjacent geography.
• Terminix (Rentokil Terminix): National residential and commercial pest control provider, including termite and bed bug services, with strong Ohio presence. Direct competitor on the same service portfolio with greater marketing scale.
• Aptive Environmental: Residential-focused pest control provider with a recurring-service model and eco-friendly positioning. Comparable in green/non-toxic service emphasis and subscription-driven go-to-market.
• Orkin (Rollins): National pest control leader offering residential and commercial extermination services across the U.S., including Ohio. Directly comparable in core service categories (general pest, termite, bed bug) but vastly larger scale and brand reach.
• Cook's Pest Control: Regional pest control provider in the Southeast offering residential and commercial general pest, termite, and mosquito control. Closely comparable in size, regional density, and recurring service model.
• Plunkett's Pest Control: Midwest-based regional pest control provider serving residential and commercial customers across multiple states. Comparable in scale, regional operating model, and broad pest service portfolio.
• Mosquito Joe: Franchise-based outdoor pest control brand specializing in mosquito, tick, and perimeter pest services for residential customers. Directly comparable in mosquito treatment offerings and recurring seasonal programs.
• Greenix Pest Control: Regional pest control company with environmentally-conscious service positioning and recurring treatment plans. Comparable in green pest control differentiation and residential focus.
• Truly Nolen Pest Control: National pest control brand with regional branch operations across the U.S., providing residential and commercial extermination services. Comparable in service breadth and local-branch operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holmes-pest-control

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 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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