Yard Clean-up Checklist: Tick Edition
We’ve compiled a few of our best tips on how to prepare your outdoor space for tick season, and many of these you can do this weekend with little or no equipment.
Don’t Get Bit by The Strange Summer of 2021
Summer 2021 is in full swing, and what a difference a year makes! And this different-feeling summer has been an odd season for mosquitoes too. Unseasonably dry weather in parts of the country led to our little biting friends arriving on the scene quite a bit later in some areas this summer than they did last summer.
Mosquito and Tick Prevention: For Adults, Children & Pets
Outdoor summer activities are half the fun of the season, but they also come with some risk of ticks and mosquitoes. Don’t worry, with our tips you can still enjoy your hiking, biking, outdoor weather while protecting yourself, your children and even your pets. Here are our top ways you can prevent ticks and mosquitoes in your favorite outdoor activities.
Peak Mosquito Hours: What You Need To Know To Reduce Exposure
With summer weather upon us, we have the unwelcome addition of mosquitoes. Your family activities, outdoor events, and even something simple like yard work can become unpleasant quickly when dealing with swarms of mosquitoes. We are here with some facts about when mosquitoes are at their busiest, and what you can do to protect yourself and your family from them.
Mosquito Shield Expands in Illinois with New Location in Orland Park
Orland Park, IL: Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation, a leading residential mosquito and tick control service with over 80 locations across the United States, is expanding its presence in Chicago with the launch of its new location in Orland Park.
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and Here’s What You Should Know
May is here, and that means it’s also Lyme Disease Awareness Month. You’ve probably heard a few basic facts about the disease, and we’re here to give you the details so you can help to protect yourself and your family. From the early signs to treatment options, here’s what you need to know.
Mosquito Shield Invests in Franchisee Future Success: Announces Digital Marketing Partnership with Sagepath Reply
Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation announces a partnership with Sagepath Reply, a Gartner partner and Inc. 5000 digital transformation company, as its digital marketing agency of record.
Not just another season, Mosquito Shield’s Double-Decade Milestone
Over the past 20 years, you have welcomed us into your homes and trusted us in making your yards the best that they can be. From spring overhauls to late-fall maintenance, we are honored that you chose Mosquito Shield for two decades to help you achieve your home’s potential. The amazing reviews from families all over America are what keep us doing what we do, and we’re not slowing down anytime soon. We’re continuing to perfect our methods and grow our business, and we pledge to you that customer satisfaction is at the forefront of our minds at all times. […]
Celebrating 20 Years, Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation Awards 150 Territories in Six Months
Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation announced today that it surpassed 200 territories, with 150 of those coming on board in the last six months. This period of unprecedented growth has propelled Mosquito Shield to a position of prominence in the mosquito control category as it expands its footprint nationally.
Mosquito Shield Expands in Texas with 4 New Locations
Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation, a leading residential mosquito and tick control service with over 80 locations across the United States, is expanding its presence in Texas with the launch of four new locations: North Dallas, Northwest Dallas, Frisco and Southwest Fort Worth.
Mosquito Shield Expands with second Tennessee Location
Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation, a leading residential mosquito and tick control service with over 80 locations across the United States, is expanding its presence in Tennessee with the launch of its Johnson City location.
Curb Appeal & Pest Control: How To Easily Master Both This Spring & Summer
Getting your home ready for spring is more than just spring cleaning, it’s also an opportunity for you to up the curb appeal. With so many options, it can be easy to gravitate towards plants and shrubs without thinking about pest control. Here are a few of our top picks that will give you the best of both worlds: high curb appeal with fewer mosquitoes and ticks.
Mosquito Shield Expands in Georgia with 6 New Locations
Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation, a leading residential mosquito and tick control service with over 80 locations across the United States, is expanding its presence in Georgia with the launch of six new locations: North Atlanta, Northeast Atlanta, Northwest Atlanta, Lake Lanier, Monroe and Marietta
5 Reasons To Work With Mosquito Shield This Year
Whether you’re a new homeowner or you’ve owned for decades, you know that having a yard you can enjoy requires year-round maintenance. It can be tough to know where to start, especially when dealing with mosquito and tick prevention, but luckily the trusted experts at Mosquito Shield and our 20 years of experience have seen it all and know how to tackle the most challenging mosquito and tick environments.
Ticks in Winter? What To Look Out For
It’s a common thought that ticks are no longer an issue once the first frost hits. While they are certainly not as common, there are a few instances where you may still encounter deer ticks during the winter (yes, even in New England). Here’s what you need to know to stay safe.
Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation Selected a 2021 Fastest Growing Franchise by Franchise Gator
North Attleboro, MA – Franchise Gator has chosen Mosquito Shield as a Fastest Growing Franchise in 2021. This is the 8th year that the franchise directory has published a Fastest Growing Franchises ranking. It was created to help future franchise owners identify franchises on the rise. Mosquito Shield has been in the Top 100 four times and in the Top 50 three times. “We are honored by this recognition from Franchise Gator,” says Mosquito Shield President and Founder, David Briggs. “2021 marks our 20th anniversary and it is already proving to be a year of exponential growth for our company. […]
Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation hires Steve Thomas as Chief Marketing Officer
Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation, America’s leading residential mosquito and tick control service, announced that it has hired franchise industry veteran Steve Thomas as Chief Marketing Officer.
New Year, New Yard: Our Picks for Keeping Your Yard Beautiful All Winter Long
We are breaking down our top picks to help your yard look its best in 2021.
More than a Job: Years of Proven Results and Satisfied Customers
At Mosquito Shield, our goal is to provide the best mosquito control with the highest levels of customer service, allowing our customers to enjoy their homes and time with family to the fullest. When it comes to our franchise model, Mosquito Shield has a different philosophy: we built a system, not a business model. Our goal is to help our team build a company, not just a job. 2021 is shaping up to be a year of monumental growth for our business, and as we look back on 2020, we are so grateful for the support of our franchisees that […]
Mosquito Shield Launches First Oklahoma Franchise Location
Residential Mosquito Control Franchise Experiencing Rapid Growth during COVID Pandemic. Broken Arrow, OK: Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation, a leading residential mosquito and tick control service with over 80 locations across the United States, is expanding its presence in Oklahoma with the launch of Mosquito Shield of Broken Arrow. Of the company’s recent expansion, Mosquito Shield VP Michael Moorhouse said, “Residential mosquito and tick control is a fast-growing business sector, and as the first company in this space over 19 years ago, we have the foundation to be extremely well-positioned for growth.” Mosquito Shield spent over a decade refining its formulas and […]
Prepping Your Home For Winter Months? Follow These Steps to Prevent Spring Mosquitoes
As winter quickly approaches in northern regions and in many areas in the south that expect cooler temperatures, there are a few standard updates that we all make to our homes to prepare for snow and the other winter risks.
Enjoy The Last Days of Fall Without Exposing Yourself To Lyme
In northern regions of the US, late autumn is a great time to spend your final opportunities outdoors before the winter hits. You would expect the added bonus of no pests during this time of year, right? Wrong. While it’s true that you can expect fewer interruptions from summer bugs, fall is commonly peak time of year for ticks. Here are a few fall favorite spots, and what you can do to avoid a run-in with a tick bite that could lead to Lyme.
Mosquito Shield Launches First Wisconsin-Based Franchise Location
Mosquito Shield Partners with Franchise FastLane to Accelerate National Expansion
Mosquito Shield Launches a Second Michigan-Based Franchise Location
Fight the Bite!
This week is National Mosquito Control Awareness Week! Aside from being annoying, mosquitoes can carry serious diseases (human and other) including Zika, malaria, encephalitis, yellow fever, dog heartworm, human elephantiasis, and West Nile virus, so mosquito control is imperative. Read more from the American Mosquito Control Association below: Sacramento, CA – Fourth of July is just around the corner, but itchy mosquito bites may already be a problem in your neighborhood. In honor of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) has tips to help you declare independence from those pesky blood-suckers. Pools are open and […]
2020 Mosquito and Tick Update
It is important that every homeowner consider taking action to keep family and pets safe from the annoyances and potential harms that mosquitoes and ticks bring with them. To this end, the experts at Mosquito Shield have been busy researching the 2020 mosquito and tick season, and we hope you find this information helpful as you look ahead to the sun and warmth of the approaching summer. NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA_The combination of one of the warmest winters on record and an extremely wet start to 2020 means most U.S. residents can expect above-normal mosquito activity this spring and summer. While […]