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Mosquito Shield recognized as #1 in Pest Control in 2023 Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®
19 January 2023 Mosquito Shield recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2023 Franchise 500® ranks Mosquito Shield as #144 overall and #1 in Pest Control for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. Mosquito Shield was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The 44th annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2023 Franchise 500® ranks Mosquito Shield as #144 […]
8 Ways to Approach Your Fall Backyard Makeover (and Say Goodbye to Bugs)
Check these boxes now for a backyard payoff come springtime Autumn is primetime for tending the backyard – before the leaves drop, temperatures fall, and motivation goes out the window. If you’re considering squeezing in a backyard makeover before winter arrives, we’ve got some timely tips to make next summer even more pleasurable and less buggy. Next Summer, Make Your Backyard Work for You Consider the following before you get started. These suggestions can help next summer be more glorious, more natural, and less costly. 1. Lower the water bill through xeriscaping For many of us, last summer was a […]
Fall Pest Update: Ticks are Active and Asian Longhorns Are Booming
Michael Moorhouse here from Mosquito Shield with a round-up of pest-control news and franchise updates. It’s been a long hot summer and now as we head into the shorter days and cooler temps, we’re seeing more activity from ticks. This is when the young ticks have moved from the larva stage to the nymph stage and they’re on the hunt for their next blood meal. A nymph will feed 4-5 days on its host if undetected and removed. They’ll be active until the temps drop below 45°F. On a positive note, the CDC is reporting this summer’s tick-related ER visits […]
How to Rejuvenate Your Lawn in Late Summer and Prep for Fall
Scorching heat. Severe drought. It’s not Mad Max; it’s now. For much of the country, anyway. The heat has many lawns looking, shall we say, crispy. Even if your climate has been status quo, lawns need as much care as ever to hold up through the end of the season. So whether your summer’s been typical, dry as bone, or somewhere in between, let’s look at how to care for the grass as fall approaches. Lawn Care for a Typical Summer Generally, from September into October, lawn care means: Mowing the grass high about once a week. The ideal grass […]
Summer Pest Update: Mosquito-Borne Viruses on the Move as Mosquito Shield Expands into More Locations
Michael Moorhouse from Mosquito Shield here with a round-up of recent news and upticks (pun intended) from the busy summer season of the pest control world. First off, a big Mosquito Shield thank-you goes out to the pest-control commandos, dutiful health departments, and everyday heroes who are watching the data, springing into action, testing the pools, and defending summertime leisure for all of us! Different regions are, of course, seeing different trends as far as mosquitoes are concerned. Eastern Massachusetts, for instance, has officially been in a drought since June. While dry conditions slow down breeding for some species of […]
North Attleboro, MA – Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation recognized as one of the Top Home-Based & Mobile Franchises
About the Top Home-Based & Mobile Franchises The franchise world offers a variety of opportunities that can be run from home or from a car, truck, van, or other vehicle. So if you’re ready to ditch the office, retail space, or warehouse world, check out our list of the top home-based and mobile franchises. Companies on this list are ranked based on how they scored in the 2022 Franchise 500 evaluation, which analyzes companies based on 150-plus data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Over its […]