More New England homeowners will have the opportunity to Enjoy More Time Outside as ohDEER North Shore expands to New Hampshire. Led by owner Chris Murphy and General Manager Jim Pickering, the expansion brings an established local business into new communities, introducing more families to ohDEER’s All-Natural Deer, Tick & Mosquito Control.
For Chris Murphy, Jim Pickering, and the whole North Shore team, this milestone is about building on the relationships and service that have shaped their business. It is an opportunity to welcome new customers, help homeowners care for their properties, and bring ohDEER’s approach to outdoor pest control across the Massachusetts–New Hampshire border. It is also a story about the people behind the business. From Chris’s introduction to ohDEER as a customer to Jim’s role in helping lead the team, this next chapter reflects how a local franchise can create opportunities for customers, employees, and owners alike.
Expanding into New Hampshire gives ohDEER North Shore the opportunity to serve additional homeowners facing familiar outdoor frustrations. Deer feeding on landscaping, mosquitoes interrupting an evening outside, and concerns about ticks can all affect how people use and enjoy their properties.
For many homeowners, a yard represents much more than the space surrounding a house. It is where children play, friends gather, and gardens take shape over years of planning and care. Choosing a company to treat that space is a personal decision, and getting to know the team behind the service matters.
Through this expansion, new customers can connect with Chris, Jim, and the ohDEER North Shore team to discuss their concerns and learn about available All-Natural treatment programs.
The territory is growing, but the foundation remains local service and customer relationships. Each new property presents an opportunity to understand what a homeowner needs, explain the treatment process, and build a connection that continues beyond the first visit.
Before Chris Murphy became an ohDEER franchise owner, he experienced the brand from the other side of the customer relationship. Chris and his wife, Jen, were ohDEER customers while exploring a business opportunity that would complement their lifestyle as parents and pet owners.
That firsthand connection gave Chris a personal introduction to the company. He was familiar with ohDEER as a homeowner before considering what it could mean to bring its services to other families.
His wife Jen’s interest in organic growing and natural approaches also helped make the business a meaningful fit. A company centered on All-Natural outdoor pest control connected with interests already present in their everyday lives.
Chris brought a varied professional background to ownership. A U.S. Air Force veteran and retired police officer, he also had experience with several small business startups. His path to ohDEER combined public service, entrepreneurship, and a customer’s understanding of the brand.
As the business reaches new communities, that background remains part of its story. New Hampshire homeowners are being introduced to a locally owned franchise led by someone who first got to know ohDEER through service at his own home.
Learn more about Chris and the ohDEER North Shore story.
A larger service territory creates opportunities beyond reaching new customers. It also gives a business owner a reason to think about the future of the people helping the company grow.
For Chris, that connection matters. In a previous ohDEER article about career growth in franchising, he discussed creating a future for his team and identified Jim as someone he could envision pursuing ownership opportunities.
That perspective adds meaning to the New Hampshire expansion. Building a business can also mean helping employees develop their skills, take on responsibility, and see a longer-term path within the organization.
As ohDEER North Shore grows, coordination and leadership become increasingly important. Serving new communities requires a team that understands the business, communicates effectively, and works together to support customers.
The expansion is a milestone for the company, but it also highlights the people contributing to its progress. Chris’s interest in employee development is part of a broader story about what franchise ownership can make possible: a business that supports its customers while creating room for its team to grow.
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Alongside Chris is General Manager Jim Pickering, an important member of the ohDEER North Shore leadership team. As the company expands its reach, Jim is part of the next chapter for both existing customers and the communities being welcomed into the territory.
Growth in a service business involves many connected pieces. Customer communication, scheduling, team coordination, and the practical work of delivering service all matter. Having leadership in place helps a business navigate those responsibilities as it develops.
For homeowners discovering ohDEER North Shore, knowing the people behind the company makes the introduction more personal. Chris and Jim are the names behind a local team bringing All-Natural outdoor pest control to additional New England households. Jim’s role also connects with Chris’s commitment to creating opportunities within the business.
Together, Chris and Jim represent the leadership behind a growing business—and an expansion the entire ohDEER herd is excited to celebrate.
As ohDEER North Shore expands to New Hampshire, more homeowners will have the opportunity to learn about the brand’s All-Natural approach to Deer, Tick & Mosquito Control.
For someone considering professional treatment for the first time, understanding that approach starts with a conversation. What concerns are you noticing? Where do you spend the most time outside? Are you looking for help with ticks and mosquitoes, deer damage, or a combination of issues? These questions help connect a homeowner’s priorities with the services available. A family hoping to enjoy its patio may have different concerns from a gardener finding repeated damage to carefully selected plants. Some properties may need attention to both.
The ohDEER North Shore team can explain the treatment options, discuss what the application process involves, and answer questions about service. All-Natural products are central to ohDEER’s identity, along with a focus on the outdoor spaces people want to enjoy. For new customers, the expansion offers an introduction to that philosophy through a local team they can get to know. Explore ohDEER North Shore’s Always All-Natural approach.
A backyard includes much more than the open lawn. Landscaped borders, shaded vegetation, wooded edges, and spaces beneath decks and porches all contribute to the property’s layout, and to the areas considered during treatment. ohDEER’s Tick & Mosquito Control uses a saturation method to direct treatments toward relevant areas throughout the property. This approach includes attention to vegetation, transitions around the yard, and other treatment areas described in the brand’s application process.
For homeowners, understanding where and how treatments are applied makes the service easier to picture. It also provides an opportunity to explain the concerns that led them to contact the team. Perhaps the family spends most evenings near a deck, or the backyard borders a wooded area. Maybe a homeowner is seeking Tick & Mosquito Control for the first time and wants to understand what a visit involves. Those details provide useful context for discussing service. As the North Shore team enters new New Hampshire communities, homeowners can learn how ohDEER approaches treatment and ask questions specific to their own outdoor spaces.
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For homeowners dealing with browsing damage, Deer Control and Rabbit Control another important part of the ohDEER North Shore expansion.
A garden often represents seasons of effort. Homeowners choose plants for their color, shape, or role in the landscape, then invest time in helping them become established. Finding damaged flowers or browsed shrubs can be frustrating, especially when it happens repeatedly. The impact can extend beyond a single garden bed. Ornamental plantings may frame an entryway, evergreen shrubs may provide privacy, and carefully arranged landscaping may help make a backyard feel welcoming.
Bringing this option to additional New Hampshire properties broadens the conversation about enjoying time outside. For some customers, outdoor enjoyment means gathering around a patio. For others, it means watching a garden grow or maintaining plants they have spent years caring for. Both are part of the reason people invest in their yards!
Crossing the state line introduces ohDEER North Shore to new communities, but many of the reasons homeowners seek service will feel familiar.
A property might include a wooded boundary, established shrubs, a sunny garden, and a shaded place to gather. Within that setting, every household has its own routines and priorities. Some customers want to spend more evenings outside. Others are focused on landscaping or exploring options for managing ticks and mosquitoes.
Serving those households begins with listening. Understanding what matters to a customer helps make the conversation more useful and gives the team a clearer picture of the property.
That relationship is an important part of a local service business. Homeowners want to know whom to contact, where to bring questions, and what to expect as service continues.
The expansion gives Chris, Jim, and the North Shore team an opportunity to build those connections in New Hampshire. Each introduction is another step in establishing the business within the communities it serves.
Community involvement is an important part of the ohDEER North Shore story. Through ohDEER’s T.I.C.K. program, the team provides All-Natural Tick & Mosquito Control treatments at participating preschools, supporting the outdoor spaces where children play and learn.
That commitment also extends to the annual ohDEER Coat Drive, which the North Shore team has had tremendous success with over the past two years. By bringing customers together to donate gently used coats for local families, they help more people enjoy time outside throughout the colder months. As ohDEER North Shore expands to New Hampshire, these initiatives reflect the community spirit behind the business and its commitment to making a difference beyond regular service visits.
If you are interested in service, start by contacting ohDEER North Shore to confirm whether your address falls within the expanded territory. The team can discuss available services and help you understand the next steps for your property.
When reaching out, share the concerns that prompted your inquiry. You may be noticing deer damage, looking into Tick & Mosquito Control, or exploring an All-Natural approach to outdoor pest control. You can also ask about treatment recommendations, scheduling, and what to expect during a service visit. These details help you understand how a program would fit your property and routine.
Because coverage depends on your location, contacting the team directly is the best way to confirm availability. It is also an opportunity to meet the people behind the service and get answers before deciding how to move forward.
We are proud to celebrate Chris Murphy, Jim Pickering, and the entire team as ohDEER North Shore expands to New Hampshire. This milestone reflects the work of a local business growing its reach while creating new opportunities for customer relationships and team development.
Chris’s journey from ohDEER customer to franchise owner brings a personal foundation to the story. Jim’s leadership as General Manager adds another important connection between the business’s established team and its next chapter.
To the New Hampshire families discovering ohDEER North Shore: we look forward to getting to know you and the outdoor spaces you love. Ready to learn more? Contact ohDEER North Shore to confirm service availability for your address and explore All-Natural Deer, Tick & Mosquito Control. Let’s help you Enjoy More Time Outside!
