The pest control industry might be seen as messy from the outside but owners and employees know that it is both a reliable and necessary service to have around. Even in an urban environment, there are plenty of pests such as bed bugs and cockroaches that plague homes and businesses. Without a dedicated team of specialists, whole neighbourhoods can be taken over. This persistent nature of pests and the unsanitary conditions that come along with them is what makes pest control a booming – and recession proof – industry. Far from just picking up snap traps and poisons, there is a lot more that goes into creating a successful pest control company. Instead of trying to break into this competitive industry all on their own, more and more Canadians are opting for franchise ownership. The majority of small business startups require a lot of seed money up front with a budget that continues to grow as the business does. This constant need for staffing, equipment and training can prevent businesses from being profitable – but not with a franchise! Aligning with an established franchise means access to tools, resources and established marketing strategies that independent businesses lack.
There is plenty of competition within the pest control industry. Obscure or relatively unknown companies are often passed-over in favour of recognizable brands and logos. Professional marketing campaigns can help bring companies into the spotlight but only results can keep them there. Plenty of pests are able to adapt to their environments, as well as poisons and other control methods. With this in mind, treatment methods are always evolving in order to keep up. All alone, it is difficult to keep up but as part of the Toodaloo team, partners are always ahead of the curve.