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Buy a Critter Control Franchise

Critter Control is the leading nuisance wildlife control franchise in the United States, founded in 1983 and franchising since 1987. One of the first businesses to systematize urban wildlife management, the brand built a nationwide service model covering animal removal, structural exclusion, and damage repair for raccoons, squirrels, bats, rodents, birds, and other wildlife, with general pest control services rounding out the offering.

Franchisees operate territory-based, mobile businesses with technician teams rather than a retail location. Revenue combines project-based work (removal, exclusion, and repair jobs) with recurring pest control service agreements. The customer base spans residential homeowners, commercial property managers, and municipal clients across the United States and Canada.

Critter Control is owned by Rollins, Inc., a publicly traded consumer and commercial services company whose portfolio includes Orkin, TruTech, HomeTeam Pest Defense, and Western Pest Services. Rollins provides franchisees with group purchasing access, corporate financing through Rollins Acceptance Company, and the operational infrastructure of one of the largest pest and wildlife services organizations in North America.

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Why buy a Critter Control Franchise?

Critter Control occupies a strong position in essential home services, with a brand built over four decades and recognized as the national leader in nuisance wildlife control. Rollins, Inc. ownership provides real operational advantages: group purchasing discounts and access to corporate financing through Rollins Acceptance Company, which can fund up to 90% of the initial investment.

The home-based, mobile model keeps overhead low relative to brick-and-mortar franchises. Recurring pest control contracts provide revenue stability alongside higher-ticket removal and exclusion projects. Critter Control’s strong web presence and established local brand recognition support inbound lead flow in markets where the franchise has operated for several years.

Critter Control Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $54,875 - $91,900

    • Initial Investment

      $70,900 - $199,475

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      7%

  • Training & Support

    • 40 hours on the job training

    • 20 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Critter Control – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Incoming franchisees train at the Critter Control Learning Center in Atlanta, a 26,000-square-foot facility with simulated wildlife environments including a full-size house, outdoor pavilion, and commercial settings. Initial training includes 20 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of on-the-job learning. Ongoing support covers field operations, marketing, proprietary software, and access to a franchisee mentor network. Resale buyers should confirm what onboarding and system access are available when ownership changes.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The Critter Control model suits operators who are comfortable managing a field service team and building relationships across residential, commercial, and municipal accounts. Prior experience in wildlife or pest management is not required given the formal training program, but a background in operations, sales, or local service businesses is useful. The role involves scheduling and managing technician teams, quoting jobs, and developing local market presence. Community-minded operators comfortable working across varied property types and seasonal service patterns fit the model well.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Critter Control has earned multiple Franchise Business Review recognitions, including the Top Franchises Satisfaction Hall of Fame Award (10-year recognition), the Most Profitable Franchises award, and listings for Top Home-Based and Top Veterans franchises. Entrepreneur Magazine has ranked the brand as the number one franchise in its category. Critter Control holds memberships with the International Franchise Association, the National Pest Management Association, and the National Wildlife Control Operators Association, and participates in the IFA's VetFran program for veteran buyers.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US structural pest control industry generated $12.654 billion in service revenue in 2024, with nearly 8% year-over-year growth per the National Pest Management Association. Nuisance wildlife management is a specialized segment within that market, driven by urbanization, suburban expansion, and increasing human-wildlife conflict. Demand holds up across economic cycles as wildlife intrusions are treated as urgent property needs. Seasonality and local wildlife species vary meaningfully by region, factors resale buyers should review alongside a territory's service history and revenue mix.

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