ohDEER Annual Awards 2025: Celebrating the Herd

A proud moment for the ohDEER herd! ohDEER has officially been named to the Franchise Business Review Top 200 list for 2026. This recognition means more to us than a headline or a plaque. Why? Because the Franchise Business Review Top 200 list is not based on marketing budgets, unit counts, or press releases. It […]

The ohDEER Annual Event is more than a franchisee conference. It is a reflection of our culture, our leadership, and the strength of the ohDEER franchise community. Each year, franchise owners, corporate leadership, development team members, and trusted vendor partners gather for a few intentional days together. We step away from daily operations. We reconnect […]

For most people exploring franchise ownership, the journey begins with curiosity. For Jeri Lucco, it began with experience. So when the time came to explore ownership for herself and her daughter, Sarah Lucco, the bar was set high. Starting your own business is rarely a decision that happens overnight, especially when that business is a […]

There are places where outdoor living is an activity, and places where it is simply part of daily life. Maine is firmly the latter. From wooded neighborhoods and lakefront properties to camps, trails, and backyard spaces that are used from early spring through late fall, Maine is built around being outside. Families spend real time […]

2025 was a landmark year for ohDEER. This year, ohDEER reached meaningful milestones from welcoming new franchisees and expanding into new states, to strengthening the corporate leadership team and amplifying the brand’s voice nationwide. This year was not just a year of momentum, it was a year of intentional progress. Here’s a look back at […]

When prospective franchise owners research franchise community involvement examples, they’re often looking for more than charitable gestures. They want proof that a brand’s culture is real, scalable, and supported across the system. At ohDEER, community engagement is not a marketing add-on. It is a foundational part of our franchise culture, driven by owners, supported by […]

When ohDEER North Middlesex owner Bob Gaska started his business, he wasn’t just launching a new venture, he was stepping into an entirely new way of life. After twenty years in the Aerospace and Defense industry, Bob traded corporate routines for entrepreneurship when he stepped into his first season of All-Natural Deer, Tick, and Mosquito […]

Franchising vs Going Solo: The Big Decision When you decide to start a business, one of the first and biggest questions you’ll face is whether to join a franchise system, or go solo. Both offer independence, growth potential, and the chance to build something of your own. But the path to these results look very […]

When most people think of ohDEER, they think of safer, more enjoyable backyards. Our All-Natural Tick, Mosquito, and Deer Control helps families spend more time outdoors with peace of mind. But our mission doesn’t stop at the property line. At ohDEER, we’re not just in the pest control business, we’re in the people business. As […]