Mosquito Squad Recognized As Leading Franchise Concept By Entrepreneur Magazine's 2015 Franchise 500 List

"The Squad" Only Mosquito Control Company Named to Prestigious List

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Dec 17, 2014, 05:30 ET

RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mosquito Squad (www.mosquitosquad.com), America's largest mosquito elimination and tick control brand, has been named to Entrepreneur Magazine's 2015 list of top franchise concepts. Ranking at number 343, Mosquito Squad is the only mosquito control firm to make the prestigious list.

For the past 36 years, Entrepreneur has compiled a list of most successful franchise concepts in the United States. Mosquito Squad, founded in 2006, has more than 160 franchise locations that specialize in eliminating mosquitoes and ticks from outdoor living spaces, so that Americans can enjoy their yards, business spaces and outdoor events. In 2015, the company will open its first franchises in Florida and Arkansas and continue to expand with more territories in California, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Texas and Wisconsin.

"The mosquito and tick outdoor pest control category has exploded since our founding nearly 10 years ago, and we are proud to be recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the top franchises in the country," said Chris Grandpre, chairman and CEO of Outdoor Living Brands, parent company and franchisor of Mosquito Squad. "We look forward to our ninth successful season protecting nearly 100,000 yards and bringing the Mosquito Squad concept to more markets throughout the country."

"Our 'Squad' concept has resonated with consumers and homeowners throughout North America who want to take a proactive stance against the nuisance, and diseases that both mosquitoes and ticks bring," said Scott Zide, president of Mosquito Squad.

For additional information on the company or to become a franchisee, visit www.MosquitoSquad.com or www.MosquitoSquadFranchise.com.

About Mosquito Squad

With more than 160 franchise locations nationwide, Mosquito Squad specializes in eliminating mosquitoes and ticks from outdoor living spaces, allowing Americans to enjoy their yards, outdoor living spaces, special events and green spaces. For more information, visit www.MosquitoSquad.com, www.MosquitoSquadFranchise.com and www.OutdoorLivingBrands.com.

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