Mosquito Squad News

Mosquito Squad Introduces Four New Pest Control Packages Tailored to Region-Specific Pest Issues

March 08, 2024 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // MACON, Ga. - Mosquito Squad announced today a line of four new Pest Packages that cater to the individual needs of homeowners plagued by pest infestations.

To deliver effective pest control services within its local territories, Mosquito Squad has tailored each package to help protect against the pests prevalent in those specific markets.

Recognizing the diversity of pest challenges, Mosquito Squad acknowledges that a singular solution doesn't suffice; therefore, Mosquito Squad's highly trained technicians are able to develop the most appropriate package for region-specific pest issues.

Each package is designed to provide proactive protection and prescriptive treatments. The four new Mosquito Squad Pest Packages include: Squad Home Shield – Designed to address a wide variety of common outdoor household pests throughout the seasons, including ants, spiders, and roaches. These pests can create sever…

Mosquito Squad Hires Public Health Expert Dr. Kurt Vandock as Vice President of Strategic Growth

August 10, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // COLUMBIA, MD - Mosquito Squad has named global specialty agriculture leader Dr. Kurt Vandock as its Vice President of Strategic Growth. With this new position, Dr. Vandock will be responsible for refining marketing strategies, increasing service offerings, and further developing the general pest control model for the brand as it continues to differentiate itself as a market leader.

“Kurt is an innovator and recognized as an expert in the industry after working in public health, pest management, and scientist roles for over two decades. He is also passionate about developing sustainable solutions and building successful teams,” said Jef Flournoy, President of Mosquito Squad.

Prior to joining Mosquito Squad, Dr. Vandock worked with Bayer CropScience for close to 10 years, most recently as Head of Public Health. He also served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Medical Servic…

Mosquito Squad Appoints New Entomologist Emma Grace Crumbley

MACON, Ga. // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Aug. 17, 2022 - Mosquito Squad, the largest mosquito and tick control franchise in North America, is pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Grace Crumbley as the in-house Entomologist. This new addition will provide Mosquito Squad with a specialized, educational approach when it comes to a full range of pests from mosquitoes to ticks.

"We are thrilled to expand our team with the addition of Emma Grace Crumbley as Mosquito Squad's entomologist,'' said Tom Swift, COO of Mosquito Squad. "She is an exemplary leader in the entomology industry, with a wealth of knowledge that will undoubtedly make invaluable contributions to our rapidly-growing franchise system." Mosquito Squad Emma Grace Crumbley

Crumbley is a University of Georgia trained entomologist. She is passionate about insect education, scientific communication, and public, urban, and environmental health aw…

Sharee Ashford of Mosquito Squad of East Atlanta: “I learned that the first thing you should do when you realize you’re in a crisis is to not panic”

With my experience in the U.S. Army, I learned that the first thing you should do when you realize you’re in a crisis is to not panic. Getting overly flustered will cloud your ability to think clearly and analyze what you should do next in that moment of chaos.

In this interview series, we are exploring the subject of dealing with crisis and how to adapt and overcome. The context of this series is the physical and financial fallout that resulted from the COVID 19 pandemic. Crisis management is one characteristic that many successful leaders share in common, and in many cases it is the most important trait necessary to survive and thrive in today’s complex market.

Sharee Ashford is a female entrepreneur and franchise owner of Mosquito Squad of East Atlanta. Ashford was in the U.S. Army for six and a half years and continues to serve in the Army reserve to this day. As a sole business owner of a company predominantly dominated by men, Ashford hopes to encourage o…