Mosquito Hunters

Brand Summary

Meet Hunters-Humbug: The Ultimate 3-in-1 Home Services Franchise Backed by Experience. Built for Growth. Hunters-Humbug is a powerhouse trio of brands—Pest Hunters, Mosquito Hunters, and Humbug Holiday Lighting—under one innovative franchise model. While we’ve been franchising for over 10 years, we’re proudly backed by the 57-year legacy of Lawn Doctor, a cornerstone brand within the Happinest family. Simply put: we know franchising, and we know home services. A Game-Changer in 2024 In 2024, we launched our all-new 3-in-1 model—delivering year-round revenue by combining mosquito control, general pest control, and holiday lighting under one fun, scalable business. This innovative model eliminates the seasonal dips and staffing headaches that come with traditional home services. Why Franchisees Love the Hunters-Humbug Model: Low startup costs & overhead with a mobile, home-based operation Recurring revenue with 80%+ customer retention year over year Fun, unforgettable branding that customers love Standout Marketing That Sells Our Disney-inspired brand includes Gunther the Mosquito Hunter and Scrooge the Humbug, making us one of the most memorable and marketable names in the home services space. Our national marketing engine and support systems are designed to help you grow fast and efficiently. Hunters-Humbug isn’t just a franchise—it's a business built for lifestyle, legacy, and long-term success.
$141,295 - $170,743
Investment Range
72.48 - 88.24 / average mosquito only program annual value is $887.35
*2024 Average Gross Sales:
60.69 - 87.96 / average non mosquito program annual value is $435.22
Other Revenue
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Buying Power: Happinest Brands has over 900 Franchise Owners
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Demand Creation: Data-driven in-house lead generation
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Demand Fulfillment: Sales Center handles initial sales
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Recession, Pandemic, and Amazon Resistant
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Low competition in an emerging industry
Mosquito Hunters
10
Royalty
57k in year 1 for ramp; then 37,500 starting in yr 2 includes all local and digital marketing
Brand Fund
$200,000
Financial Requirements
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Business Basics & Stats

Key Stats

Mosquito Hunters

Founder

Andy Fuller

Home Office Location

Chicago, IL

Company Founded

2014

Began Franchising

2016

Industry

Mosquito and Pest Control (indoor and outdooro) and Holiday Lighting

Industry Size

$31 Billion

Veteran Discount

10% discount Initial Franchise Fee

Group Health Insurance

Yes

Company Units Open

1

Franchise Units Awarded All Time

163

Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months

13

Franchise Units Open

159

Number of franchisees

87

Relationship Builder
Relationship Builder
Passion to Help People
Passion to Help People
No Industry Experience Required
No Industry Experience Required
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Ability to recruit and scale a team
Ability to recruit and scale a team
Community Centric
Community Centric
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