Our Story

Hi, my name is Nathan Grundy and I’m the owner of Mosquito Shield of Appleton and the Fox Valley. 

At Mosquito Shield of Appleton and the Fox Valley, Wisconsin, our goal is to provide the best residential mosquito control service with the highest levels of customer service, allowing our customers to enjoy their yards, homes and time with family to the fullest.

My mission is for Mosquito Shield of Appleton and the Fox Valley to be the top mosquito protection business in the Fox Valley by providing superior results and the best customer service. 

We will provide more sprays, better results, and a better price by developing the most proficient technicians that will use the superior Mosquito Shield procedures and products. 

We will get to know every customer and treat them as part of the Mosquito Shield Family.

I have a strong connection to the Fox Valley and Appleton region, having grown up here and graduated from Oshkosh West High School. 

My family and I hold a deep affection for our community and enjoy welcoming friends and family to our yard. 

During the summer, you’ll often find us out boating and fishing on Lake Winnebago or indulging in the delicious offerings of our preferred local eatery, Jolly Roger’s Pizzeria in New London. They offer the finest pizza in a family-friendly ambiance, and it’s a locally owned and operated establishment. 

Furthermore, Appleton holds the distinction of being the childhood home of Harry Houdini. I also love cruising the Ave and admiring all the remarkable cars on display.

My journey of community service started during my junior year of high school when I enlisted in the Wisconsin Army National Guard in Oshkosh. Following that, I joined the Active-Duty Army, dedicating 26 years of service before returning home to the Fox Valley alongside my family.

When I was asked about my decision to venture into a franchise opportunity focused on mosquito and tick control with Mosquito Shield, I confidently responded, “as I concluded my career in the Army, I was certain that I wanted to become a business owner. Mosquito Shield presented me with the chance to contribute to my community by creating mosquito-free outdoor havens for families and friends to enjoy.” 

Now, I get to protect my community so they can enjoy their yards with drastically less mosquitoes with their family and friends.

I love that Mosquito Shield strives to provide their customers with the highest quality mosquito and tick control services in the industry. 

They carry on that mission every day by having the most superior product, equipment, and operational procedures of any other mosquito control business in the nation. 

No other company can top our proprietary Mosquito and Tick Proprietary Blend, van, backpack and other equipment, or our 10-17 day service cycle which truly does break the mosquito life cycle.

As a former Federal Law Enforcement Officer in the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division, I possess a high ethical standard, an attribute that directly correlates to how I run my business. Therefore, my customers know they can trust us and expect 100% transparency and dedication from my technicians and me.

I also worked with the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division, and during my time with them I held the role of a Supervisory Special Agent. This position allowed me to safeguard and serve both the military community and fellow service members. 

Overseeing criminal investigations and providing close-in protection and security for the highest-ranking Department of Defense Officials during their day-to-day activities in Washington D.C. and around the world was a significant aspect of my role. 

Drawing from my years of experience in the Army, including team building, mission planning, operational management, and networking, I am poised to establish a finely tuned team of motivated technicians who prioritize attention to detail and take pride in their service.

I will take the values and attributes I learned and developed over those years and apply them to developing Mosquito Shield of Appleton as the most trusted and knowledgeable mosquito control service in the Fox Valley. 

My customers can expect perfection from our team. We will provide the highest quality mosquito control services in the area, guaranteed or your money back.

I offer a money-back guarantee to back up that statement and our work. Customers will be satisfied with their results, or they will receive a full refund.