Critter Control, Inc. Franchise News

Critter Control recognizes the twenty-five year anniversaries of Mike Dwyer, Vanetta 'Happi' Truan and Danielle Flowers at its March 1st annual meeting in Traverse City, MI. Mike Dwyer, Critter Control's Chief Networking Officer, originally operated Critter Control of Columbus before joining the corporate team. Happi Truan joined the corporate team in 1986 and is now the company's Vice President of Marketing, and Danielle Flowers was the company's first ever franchisee. Danielle started as a Branch Manager in Cleveland, OH in 1986.
 
Critter Control also recognizes the twenty-year anniversaries of:

Tom Brungardt – Kansas City, KS
Don & Mars VandenBos – Grand Rapids, MI
Kevin Kaclik – Pittsburgh NW, PA
Steve Majetich – Pittsburgh NE, PA
Beth & Gene Jezek – St...

March 22, 2010 // Franchising.com // Traverse City, Michigan — Critter Control, Inc. has completedand published on its website a suggested protocol for responsible land clearing and wildlife habitat modification. The protocol establishes guidelines to ensure that appropriate measures are available to those involved in the destruction or modification of wildlife habitats; the overall purpose being to minimize the adverse effects on wild animal welfare and conservation.

Substantial numbers of native mammals, birds and reptiles die yearly as the result of broad-scale land clearing. Conflicts between people and animals are on the rise as wildlife habitat is reduced. Critter Control CEO Kevin Clark recently pointed out that, "People want and deserve to be assured that wild animals are humanely handled and we see public awareness regarding this issue at an all time high...

March 04, 2008 // Franchising.com // - Traverse City, Michigan - Franchise Business Review created the Franchisee Satisfaction Awards to pay tribute to franchise companies that are "doing it right" — putting their franchisees first and focusing on what matters most. This year, only 153 companies received this prestigious award. Critter Control ranked #25 in the Top 50 review of franchise systems having 50 – 200 units.

Critter Control has also been Franchise 500 Ranked by Entrepreneur magazine since 1998. For 2008, Critter Control was ranked #1 in its category. Prominently regarded as; a Best of the Best Franchises in America. Critter Control has ranked Number 1 in Category in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008...

Critter Control Expands Humane Wildlife Solutions

February 05, 2008 // Franchising.com // CritterSafe® by Critter Control is the even more humane alternative for residential and commercial property owners not satisfied with traditional options for property damaging wildlife. Appreciating wildlife and the natural environment we share is one of the first steps in resolving wildlife conflicts with humans. Tolerance and understanding solve many perceived 'wildlife problems' borne from irrational fears. Bats and snakes, for example, are very beneficial to the environment – but they are often misunderstood, and rarely a danger to humans.

While there are times when we can let nature take care of itself, sometimes wildlife conflicts must be resolved to prevent further damage to our homes and property, and protect human health and safety...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 25 – John and Rosemary Christensen, Critter Control of Savannah, Georgia were honored by the International Franchise Association as Franchisee of the Year. The award is given to IFA-member company franchisees to honor them for their outstanding performance and the contributions they have made to enhance the growth and development of the Nation's franchising industry.

The IFA Franchisee of the Year Awards were presented during the IFA's Eighth Annual Franchise
Appreciation Day celebration in the nation's capital. As the association's primary grassroots lobbying effort, Franchise Appreciation Day offers meetings between franchisees and franchise systems and congressional lawmakers and staff to discuss key issues facing the franchise industry, such as small-business health plans, immigration reform, wages and tax burdens...