Mosquito Shield

The exclusive annual franchise ranking recognizes the trusted provider of effective residential mosquito and tick control service as a leading opportunity for growth, financial performance and brand power

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. — Mosquito Shield, the trusted provider of effective residential mosquito and tick control service, ranks #1 among pest control franchises for the second consecutive year in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Mosquito Shield, ranked at #126 overall, is one of three brands on the 2024 Franchise 500® representing Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home service brands. The franchise improved 18 spots from last year’s ranking of #144. This is the third consecutive year Mosquito Shield has improved their placement on the Franchise 500.

“Being ranked as the #1 pest control franchise is an honor and a testament to how hard our home office works to create growth for our brand,” said Michael Moorhouse, president of Mosquito Shield. “Each year, we’ve seen Mosquito Shield grow because of our innovative training and proven solutions that provide franchise owners with the necessary tools to grow. It is our success that is the foundation that allows new franchise owners to take their business to the next level.”

For 45 years, the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® has been a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees. Mosquito Shield received their rank for outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is then given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranked order.

“Being recognized as one of the best franchises by Entrepreneur further establishes our place within the franchise landscape,” said J. Andrew Mengason, chief growth officer for Five Star Franchising. “Mosquito Shield, in addition to our other franchise brands, is always evolving to meet the needs of our franchise owners. We look forward to watching the brand continue to grow with ambitious franchise owners looking for opportunities to be successful.”

Mosquito Shield continues to build off their previous success in the Franchise 500. In 2023, the franchise was named a Top Low-Cost Franchise and one of the Fastest-Growing Franchises by Entrepreneur.

Mosquito Shield combines an innovative proprietary blend of natural oils and select control products with a responsive spraying schedule designed around real-time pest population analysis and weather conditions to deliver the best results in the industry. For more information about Mosquito Shield, visit moshield.com. To learn about franchising opportunities, visit moshieldfranchise.com.

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High ranking reflects the company’s continuing commitment to service and opportunities for franchise owners.

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. — Mosquito Shield, the trusted leader in mosquito and tick control services, ranks ninth on Entrepreneur‘s 2023 list of the fastest-growing franchises in the United States and Canada.

Mosquito Shield helps customers in over 350 territories enjoy their outdoor spaces. Established in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, in 2001, Mosquito Shield has offered franchises since 2013. Mosquito Shield is part of the growing Five Star Franchising platform of brands.

“The explosive growth Mosquito Shield has witnessed over the last 30 months is the result of our commitment to service and continuing dedication to helping our franchise owners grow their business,” said Michael Moorhouse, president of Mosquito Shield. “With more than two decades of experience, we’ve developed the most advanced solutions and systems in our industry, and our proven success in effective mosquito control is the foundation for the continuing growth opportunities available to our franchise owners.”

Fastest Growing Franchises, one of Entrepreneur‘s most popular annual rankings, introduces potential franchise owners to the companies that are leveraging their ability to scale fast across the U.S. and Canada. The 2023 rankings are based on the net total new franchise units added between July 2021 and July 2022, as verified by Entrepreneur. More than 1,300 franchisors submitted information for the 2023 Fastest Growing Franchises ranking.

Mosquito Shield’s high ranking among the fast-growing franchises matches the company’s outstanding performance in other recent Entrepreneur rankings. Mosquito Shield ranks #1 among pest control franchises, #14 among Top Franchises for Less Than $100K, and #144 overall on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list of top franchises.

“Recognition from respected independent organizations such as Entrepreneur confirms that our vision and strategy provide powerful return for our franchisors and their franchise owners,” said J. Andrew Mengason, chief growth officer for Five Star Franchising. “We’re proud to offer value and opportunity for hard-working, ambitious franchise owners through our successful franchising system.”

Mosquito Shield combines an innovative proprietary blend of natural oils and select control products with a responsive spraying schedule designed around real-time pest population analysis and weather conditions to deliver the best results in the industry. For more information about Mosquito Shield, visit moshield.com. To learn about franchising opportunities, visit moshieldfranchise.com.

For more information about the growing Five Star Franchising portfolio of brands, visit fivestarfranchising.com.

About Five Star Franchising
Five Star Franchising is an innovative, growing platform of seven home service brands with more than 800 franchises collectively across North America. The company empowers franchise partners’ success with industry-leading tools and support while maximizing profitable growth for their franchise owners. Five Star Franchising’s brands include Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Bio-One, 1-800-Packouts, 1-800-Textiles, and Mosquito Shield as well as ProNexis, a leader in growth and customer experience solutions for home services franchises. Five Star’s commitment to its core values — Driven, Real, Innovative, Vital, and Enthusiastic (DRIVE) — ensures its brands are top performers in technology, marketing, operations, local market success, and people. For more information, visit fivestarfranchising.com.