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US bug fighter franchise targets Australia

Sarah Stowe

Mosquito Squad, a north American insect control business that has traded since 2005, has its sights set on the Australian marketplace and is looking for a master franchisee.

The US brand has almost 250 domestic locations, and is turning its attention to the global opportunities, of which Australia is just one.

It has just signed its first master licensee for Indonesia, with development starting on Java and an agreement to develp 60 sites across the country.

Chris Grandpre, chairman and chief executive officer of Outdoor Living Brands, parent company of Mosquito Squad, said “Following the launch of our first international markets in East Africa earlier this year, we’re continuing to drive our global expansion efforts and are thrilled to be bringing Mosquito Squad services to Southeast Asia.

“With a dense, tropical climate and forested land inhabiting the country, Indonesia suffers a great deal of insect-borne illnesses and is in urgent need of results-driven efforts that can eliminate the spread of mosquitoes throughout the country.”

Since Mosquito Squad’s partnership with Malaria No More, a nonprofit global health organisation with the goal of ending malaria deaths, they have raised almost $500,000 to help fuel the fight against malaria.

Mosquito Squad specialises in eliminating mosquitoes and ticks from outdoor living spaces, allowing people to enjoy their yards, outdoor living spaces, special events and green spaces. Services include barrier protection, automatic misting systems, all-natural protection and special event sprays.

DC Strategy is handling the recruitment of an Australian master franchisee.