Pest Control Business M&A Resources
Free guides, calculators, and market data for pest control business owners considering a sale — and buyers evaluating acquisitions.
Valuation Guides
Pest Control Business Valuation — Master Guide
Comprehensive guide to SDE multiples, EBITDA multiples, per-account values, and every factor that affects your sale price.
General Pest Control Business Valuation
Multiples, value drivers, and deal trends for general pest control companies.
Termite Business Valuation Guide
Bond books vs one-time treatment: why the distinction drives a 2x+ difference in multiples.
Commercial Pest Control Valuation
EBITDA multiples, contract structure, and why commercial accounts command premium pricing.
Recurring Revenue & Valuation
How monthly and quarterly recurring revenue drives multiples — and how to improve your recurring mix before listing.
Pest Control M&A Market Report 2025
Annual market report: SDE/EBITDA multiples by segment, buyer activity, deal structures, and 2025–2026 outlook.
Calculators
Master Valuation Calculator
Full 6-step valuation tool with service mix weighting, quality scorecard, and deal scenarios.
Seller Net Proceeds Calculator
Model your after-tax, after-fee net proceeds under different deal structures.
Route Value Calculator
Value a single route or account book by stop count, frequency, and revenue per stop.
Deal Structure Modeler
Compare all-cash, SBA, earnout, and seller financing side by side.
Selling Your Business
How to Sell a Pest Control Business
Complete overview of the brokerage process — from free valuation to closing.
How It Works — Step by Step
Four-phase process guide: discovery, preparation, buyer matching, due diligence and close.
How to Prepare for Sale
12–18 month pre-sale checklist to maximize your multiple before listing.
Capital Gains Tax Planning
Federal and state capital gains tax impact on pest control business sales by state.
Deal Structure Options
Asset vs stock sales, earnouts, seller notes, and rollover equity explained.
SBA Loan Eligibility Guide
How SBA 7(a) financing affects deal timeline, structure, and buyer pool.
Buying a Pest Control Business
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