High ROI Opportunity in Metro Detroit
Mosquito Hunters franchise for sale in Wayne County, Michigan
List Price: $50,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$20,000 USD
Seasonal Business
Yes
Value of Inventory
$0
Value of Assets
Less than $25,000
Year Established
2022
Business Operates From
My home
Location Is
N/A
Approx. Monthly Rent
N/A
Total Employees
Upon Inquiry
1–3 MonthsTransition
Support
SomewhatPrice/Terms
Flexibility
NoneSeller financing Available
Full-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
Simple business model with recurring revenue in a great market! Mosquito Hunters of Western Metro Detroit started in August 2022. Using corporate’s proven marketing strategies in early 2023, the business quickly generated nearly $20,000 in revenue. It grew to over 50 happy recurring customers, demonstrated by over 40 5-star reviews!
The business was on track for great success, but the owner passed away unexpectedly. The remaining owner & 1 technician finished the season without a strong leader. As the 2024 season approaches, there is a huge opportunity at hand. Locals already see the value & love the service. There is brand recognition, a proven marketing engine, and growing customer demand making a strong foundation for future success.
This franchise has so much potential! The territory is huge, with lots of affluent suburbs needing service. A new owner can seize the opportunity with targeted marketing campaigns or networking with property managers.
For the price of an unopened territory, you can get a business with previous customers and high retention rates! Franchisees get the benefits of a well-known, highly regarded name with world class branding & marketing. The proven business model is recession-resilient and offers a recurring revenue stream with scalability like none other. There is a national call center to help sign national accounts, manage local growth, and allow you to run a home-based office. Bonus: You only work half the year!
List price is less than starting up a new franchise territory from scratch. There’s a foundation in place and a proven track record saving you time and effort, too! This franchise is primed for success under new leadership. It offers exceptional value and opportunity to scale up with an award-winning brand that’s one of the country’s fastest growing franchises. Inquire now!
Growth opportunities
Potential, potential, potential is the word here! This is a wonderful area that needs a professional service like Mosquito Hunters to provide reliable service. There are hundreds of thousands of households in the exclusive territory serviced by the franchise. All there is to do is follow the proven marketing plan to grow this recurring revenue business model into a thriving business. Be involved in the community to continue to expand!
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
30 hours a week doing bookkeeping, management, customer service
Additional Info
The new owner will need a Certified Applicator license with Michigan Dept. of Agriculture to pull business license. You can use seller's license until you get someone else licensed, which isn't difficult. All service technicians have to be licensed.
Asset Description
Two Backpack sprayers, some products and various marketing materials. 2 STIHL SR 200 10 L Mister/Sprayer Backpack Sprayers (retail $450 each). Lawn signs with stakes, coffee mugs, marketing banner and tablecloth and a few boxes of door hangers. Estimated value $5,000. Branded van: likely a lease transfer (TBD).
Reason for Selling
Owner passed away
About Mosquito Hunters
Mosquito Hunters is a home-based, route-based outdoor pest control franchise specialising in residential and light commercial mosquito and tick treatment. The brand was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2013, began franchising in 2015, and operates more than 140 territories across the US. It is part of Happinest Brands, the home-services group that also owns Lawn Doctor, ecomaids, Elite Window Cleaning and Sparkle Squad.
The model is built around recurring seasonal service: technicians apply scheduled barrier treatments through the mosquito season, generating repeat plans, dense routes and high retention rather than one-off jobs. Customers include homeowners, HOAs, property managers and small commercial accounts such as event venues and outdoor hospitality sites.
To extend revenue beyond the warmer months, the franchise has broadened into a three-service model under the Pest Hunters–Mosquito Hunters banner, adding perimeter pest control and Humbug Holiday Lighting. Owners run a low-overhead, mobile operation from home within a protected territory, with no retail premises required.
Franchisee Support
Franchisees complete a week-long initial business training program, including four days at headquarters, followed by around two months of coaching calls and ongoing support from a field representative. Continuing resources run through Mosquito Hunters University, the brand's online learning platform, alongside regional meetings, an annual conference, routing and scheduling technology, and a national call centre that helps drive bookings. Because technicians must be licensed and some states require a certified applicator, resale buyers should confirm staff licensing status and what transfer training the franchisor provides to incoming owners.
Brand Accolades & Awards
Mosquito Hunters has ranked in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, including #168 in 2021 and #291 in 2020, and appeared again on the 2023 list. It has also been recognised as a Top Franchise for Veterans, a Top New Franchise, a Top 10 Low-Cost Franchise, one of the Fastest-Growing Franchises, and the #1 Fastest-Growing Mosquito Franchise. As part of Happinest Brands, it carries the backing of an established multi-brand home-services group. For resale buyers, brand recognition should be weighed alongside the specific territory's local reviews and reputation.
Industry / Market
Mosquito Hunters operates in the US pest control market, valued at roughly $17 billion and growing steadily as outdoor-living spending rises and awareness of mosquito- and tick-borne illness increases. Mosquito and tick treatment is among the faster-growing niches in the category, supported by warmer, longer seasons and demand from homeowners, HOAs and outdoor venues. Demand is seasonal across much of the country, which the brand's added pest control and lighting lines help offset. For resale buyers, local climate, competition and territory maturity strongly shape a unit's performance.
Ideal Owner
Mosquito Hunters suits a hands-on local operator comfortable building and managing a small field team and coordinating efficient service routes. The model rewards owners who are sales-oriented and community-minded, focused on customer relationships, renewals and reviews that drive recurring revenue. No pest control background is required, as the franchisor provides training, but management experience, organisation and a service mindset help. Owners should be comfortable with seasonal staffing and the licensing rules that apply to treatment technicians.