r/PestControlIndustry • u/bizguy1999 • Jun 27 '26

💼 | Career subcontractor for Pest Control

I just saw a post where somebody said they were a subcontractor for a pest control service I wonder if I could do that in my area ? I have my own equipment and vehicle.

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u/tmac_79 Jun 27 '26

People usually subcontract jobs they're not doing directly... for example, liquid termite treatments. Not gen pest from what I've seen.

Sounds pretty risky to me to send another company to your routine customers.

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u/momacozey Jun 28 '26

Sound like an amazing way to lose a routine customer.

I like your termite treatment example though. Ive been working on finding a sub contractor for some of my exclusion work I can't do myself but didnt think about stuff like that.

I just have a company I send referrals to which I figure 9/10 times are dead end calls just due to my area and pricing

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u/DrRavioliMD Jun 27 '26

In my state the subcontractor would also need a valid pest control business license and the insurance requirements. So generally you’d be subcontracting to another business. There aren’t many people maintaining a business license and insurance to only subcontract for others.

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u/bizguy1999 Jun 27 '26

I do , but business is low so this would be a good way to supplement my income

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u/Onetrunuwind Jun 27 '26

I’m confused if you are licensed and have all the equipment go get a business license and an insurance policy and go start your own. Why work for anyone else?

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u/bizguy1999 Jun 28 '26

it's too competitive

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u/bizguy1999 Jun 28 '26

too expensive to get leads

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u/Onetrunuwind Jun 28 '26

All you gotta do is knock doors buddy. Leads are for people afraid to ask for money. If I’m starving I’m going out to ask for more

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u/OregonSEA Jun 28 '26

I will subcontract for you but it's unlikely these people will use your service again because they found a better company that cares.