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Critter Control vs Mosquito Joe

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Critter Control and Mosquito Joe are home services franchises. Critter Control requires an investment of $94K – $250K while Mosquito Joe requires $150K – $192K. On SBA loan performance, Mosquito Joe has a lower charge-off rate (6.6%) compared to Critter Control (7.1%). FranchiseVerdict rates Critter Control A (Strongest tier) and Mosquito Joe A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$94K – $250K
$150K – $192K
Franchise Fee
$75K
$43K
Royalty Rate
9.0%
10.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/AOutlet subset
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
7.1% (16 loans)
6.6% (91 loans)
Total Units
123
407
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1987
2012
FDD Year
2025
2026