The Pest Control Business: It’s Not About Killing Bugs

Kevin Citarella, the owner and founder of Citarella Pest Control gives us a peek under the hood of his service-based business model. In this episode, Kevin breaks down what it takes to start a pest control business, including licenses, degrees, experience and certifications. We talk about how he trains his team, the logistics of covering a large territory and he shares his best advice on pitching and getting new business.

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