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WAYLAND, Mass. — ohDEER, a leader in all-natural pest control, launched its first annual coat drive in partnership with Coats for Kids & Families and Anton’s Cleaners. Across its five Massachusetts locations, MetroWest, Nashoba Valley, South Shore, Cape Cod, and North Shore, ohDEER collected over 2,000 coats to help local families stay warm this winter.

The initiative, designed for convenience, enabled customers to donate coats during their scheduled pest control services. As technicians visited clients for services, they left a bag and a postcard detailing the coat drive and explaining how clients could donate unwanted winter coats by placing them in the provided bag and leaving them outside on the day of their next service. Anton’s Cleaners is now washing and preparing the donations for distribution to families statewide, making the process seamless and maximizing the number of coats collected.

“At ohDEER, our mission extends beyond pest control,” said Colleen Upham, owner and co-founder of ohDEER. “Giving back to our community is a cornerstone of our values, and we’re honored to make a meaningful impact by providing warmth to families in need.”

ohDEER plans to make the coat drive an annual tradition while continuing its commitment to community-driven initiatives. For more information, visit ohDEER Coat Drive.

The coat drive continues until January 5^th. Donations are accepted at any Anton’s Cleaners, Enterprise Bank or Jordan’s Furniture.

To learn more about ohDEER or to find a location, visit oh-deer.com

Milestone anniversary for ohDEER features franchise renewals and expansion, demonstrating strong brand resilience and market demand

WAYLAND, Mass. — ohDEER, the leader in all-natural deer, tick and mosquito control, marks a decade in franchising with continued systemwide growth, with its newest franchise location recently opened in Central Virginia.

ohDEER of Central Virginia is owned by Josh Hafner and Wes Davis. The friends, who have backgrounds in the home services industry, sought a joint business opportunity and identified a community need for a natural solution to protect families in their backyards from deer, ticks, and mosquitoes.

“As a father of young kids, I understand that parents are starting to see tick and mosquito control as not just a luxury, but a necessity in fighting insect-borne diseases,” said Davis. “ohDEER gives us the opportunity to build a thriving business that will make a positive impact in our community.”

The brand, which includes 14 franchisees across Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and Virginia, has immediate development goals of expanding into more locations in existing states and branching into neighboring states along the Northeast coast, aiming to surpass 50 locations by 2027.

“We are seeing substantial traction with the ohDEER franchise opportunity at a time when a growing number of homeowners are demanding all-natural pest care solutions,” said Colleen Upham, owner and co-founder of ohDEER. “As our franchise system grows, we are also celebrating a decade in business for our first two franchisees. They have both renewed their franchise agreement for a second term, setting a precedent for future partners. We look forward to propelling ohDEER franchise development to the next level and strengthening our presence in current and new markets.”

To learn more about ohDEER’s franchise opportunities, visit ohdeerfranchising.com.

To learn more about ohDEER or to find a location, visit oh-deer.com.

Pioneer in all-natural solutions for pest control marks a decade in franchising with a significant addition to the team.

WAYLAND, Mass. — ohDEER, the leader in all-natural deer, tick and mosquito control, announced today the appointment of its new Brand President, Glenn Leingang. The announcement coincides with ohDEER’s 10th year of franchising.

As the first-ever hire for this role, Leingang assumes a crucial position in increasing ohDEER’s brand awareness, educating prospects about the franchise opportunity and growing the network, which currently includes 14 franchisees across Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and Virginia.

Leingang’s immediate development goals involve expanding into more locations in existing states and branching into neighboring states along the Northeast coast, aiming to surpass 50 locations by 2027.

“My goal is to bring a fresh perspective to ohDEER and build on its already impressive franchise development track record,” said Leingang. “I look forward to connecting with potential franchise prospects seeking an established and successful business ownership opportunity at a time when a growing number of homeowners and policymakers are demanding 100% natural pest care solutions.”

Leingang brings over 20 years of experience as a dynamic sales professional with a passion for franchising that began as a Quiznos franchisee, a business he successfully ran for four years. After selling the restaurant he took on the role as Regional Vice President at United Franchise Group, where he oversaw the growth of eight brands and learned the ins and outs of the business from the franchisor side. Most recently, Leingang served as Chief Development Officer at Generator Supercenter, where he was responsible for its rapid and exponential growth during his three year tenure.

“Glenn is precisely the leader we are looking to add to our team at a pivotal time for our company,” said Colleen Upham, owner and co-founder of ohDEER. “His qualities and sales experience make him an excellent fit to propel ohDEER franchise development to the next level and strengthen our presence in new and key markets.”

To learn more about ohDEER’s franchise opportunities, visit ohdeerfranchising.com

To learn more about ohDEER or to find a location, visit oh-deer.com