Understanding ohDEER’s Item 19: Revenue, Investment Costs & Financial Performance

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way businesses operate. AI can write emails, summarize meetings, generate marketing copy, answer customer questions, analyze data, and automate tasks that once required entire teams. As technology continues evolving, many professionals are beginning to ask an important question: What industries and businesses will still hold long-term value in an […]

The demand for all natural pest control Virginia homeowners can trust continues to grow as more families look for safer, environmentally responsible ways to protect their outdoor spaces. Across Loudoun County, Fredericksburg and Central Virginia, homeowners are increasingly searching for alternatives to traditional chemical pest control treatments that align with their lifestyles and values. As […]

When ohDEER was founded, the mission was clear: provide all natural pest control that allows families to enjoy more time outside in their outdoor spaces without relying on chemical pesticides. That mission has guided every decision from day one. Today, ohDEER has grown from a single location experimenting with plant-based solutions to a franchise system […]

In today’s competitive landscape, a strong pest control franchise LinkedIn presence is no longer optional. It is a signal of credibility, leadership, and culture. In an industry where many brands treat LinkedIn as a press release board, ohDEER has built something different. While some pest control competitors with hundreds of units post sporadically or rely […]

Reaching 25 locations is a major milestone for the ohDEER franchise, but the number itself is not the most important part of the story. What matters is how we got here. From one location to 25, the ohDEER franchise has grown without changing what made it successful in the first place. The mission remains the […]

Kurt Upham Named NEPMA Professional of the Year Recognizing Leadership, Innovation, and Lasting Impact in Pest Management In March, at the Annual Awards Dinner held in conjunction with Spring Training, the New England Pest Management Association (NEPMA) honored ohDEER founder Kurt Upham with one of the industry’s most respected recognitions. The award recognizes outstanding leadership, […]

Many professionals eventually reach a point where they begin questioning the traditional office lifestyle. Long hours at a desk. Artificial lighting. Back-to-back meetings. Very little time spent outside. For many people, the typical corporate career means spending most of the day indoors, often staring at screens and sitting for extended periods of time. While office […]

The Franchisee Excellence Award 2026 honors outstanding franchise owners across the country who demonstrate exceptional leadership, operational excellence, brand alignment, and meaningful community impact. This year, we are proud to celebrate Jeri Lucco and her daughter, Sarah Lucco, owners of ohDEER Northwest Columbus, as recipients of the Franchisee Excellence Award 2026 from Franchise Business Review. […]

Every strong franchise system begins with a story. The story of the ohDEER founders begins not in a boardroom, but in a backyard in Massachusetts, with twin daughters playing in the grass, a chocolate lab puppy running freely, and two parents determined to protect what mattered most. Long before ohDEER became a recognized All-Natural Deer, […]