Terminix Cost Comparisons

About Terminix

E.L. Bruce founded Terminix International in 1927. Although the company was originally created to provide only termite protection services, Terminix now offers pest control for all types of insects. Purchased by The ServiceMaster Co. in 1986, Terminix is part of the ServiceMaster Co. franchise family, which includes franchise companies Merry Maids, American Home Shield and TruGreen-ChemLawn. Terminix has more than 500 service centers across the United States and internationally.

Pest/Animal Control Franchise Opportunities

Below is a quick comparison of Terminix against other Pest/Animal Control franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of Terminix with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.

Franchise Franchise Fee Royalty Advertising Fee Development Costs
A All Animal Control N/A $7,500-$30,300
B2 Pest Control $7,850-$12,500 6% 1.5% $10,450-$54,400
BedBug Chasers $25,000 6% $99,425-$143,550
Black Diamond Pest Control $15,000-$40,000 5% $96,900-$183,000
Critter Control $54,875-$91,900 7% 1% $70,900-$199,475
Enviro-Tech Pest Services $19,500-$24,500 7-5% $34,600-$54,400
Hydrex $35,000 $84,800-$130,200
Lady Bug Pest Control $90,000-$301,309 10% $200,000-And Up
Lice Squad.com $17,500-$35,000 7% $25,000-And Up
Mosquito Authority, The $30,000-$50,000 Fixed Monthly Fee 5% $55,350-$91,700
Mosquito Hunters $35,000 10% 10% $71,937-$94,437
Mosquito Joe $40,000 10% 2% $102,850-$288,150
Mosquito Shield $30,000 6% - 9% $73,100-$106,800
Mosquito Squad $35,000 10%-8% $150-$450/mo. $63,962-$90,022
Mosquito Terminators $5,500-$16,500 5% $27,150-$76,100
MosquitoNix $2,500-$25,000 6% 1% $25,000-$100,000
NaturZone Pest Control $20,000 5% $35,000-$44,300
Orkin $39,000-$100,000 $84,975-$231,200
Pestmaster Services $17,500-$35,000 4-7% $43,260-$88,860
PestNow $35,000 7% 1% Nat'l+ up to 4% local $93,650-$223,300
PizzaVito $25,000 5% 2% $109,850-$383,700
Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control $49,600 6.5% $89,000-$132,600
Swisher Hygiene $35,000-$85,000 6% $44,200-$170,100
True Rest $39,950 6% 2% $359,887-$778,812
Truly Nolen $25,000 7% $3,600-$300,500
Weed Man $20,000-$33,750 $6.2K-$12.3K/vehicle/yr. 20% of royalty fee $69,790-$86,850