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How Adams Exterminators Cut Receivables to a Six-Year Low While Continuing to Grow the Business
Business Growth

How Adams Exterminators Cut Receivables to a Six-Year Low While Continuing to Grow the Business

Most pest control companies chase late payments. Adams Exterminators built a system where the software does it for them automatically, at every stage of the billing cycle.

Who Schedules the Pest Control Technicians? At Adams Exterminators, the Technicians Do.
Business Efficiency

Who Schedules the Pest Control Technicians? At Adams Exterminators, the Technicians Do.

When a pest control technician owns their route and gets paid based on what they complete, the software that makes it possible has to keep up. For Adams Exterminators, it does.

From Famine to Feast: One Operator's Shift to Recurring Revenue
Business Growth

From Famine to Feast: One Operator's Shift to Recurring Revenue

Termite work in Arizona peaks from September to March. For years, DeLane Patterson rode that cycle. A FieldRoutes feature he hadn't tried before is changing the math.

He Asked AI Which Software to Buy. It Said FieldRoutes.
Business Growth

He Asked AI Which Software to Buy. It Said FieldRoutes.

DeLane Patterson had run the same pest control software for years. When it stopped keeping up with his ambitions, he didn't call a salesperson. He opened an AI tool and asked it 50 questions.

Blog

How Adams Exterminators Cut Receivables to a Six-Year Low While Continuing to Grow the Business
Business Growth

How Adams Exterminators Cut Receivables to a Six-Year Low While Continuing to Grow the Business

Most pest control companies chase late payments. Adams Exterminators built a system where the software does it for them automatically, at every stage of the billing cycle.

Who Schedules the Pest Control Technicians? At Adams Exterminators, the Technicians Do.
Business Efficiency

Who Schedules the Pest Control Technicians? At Adams Exterminators, the Technicians Do.

When a pest control technician owns their route and gets paid based on what they complete, the software that makes it possible has to keep up. For Adams Exterminators, it does.

From Famine to Feast: One Operator's Shift to Recurring Revenue
Business Growth

From Famine to Feast: One Operator's Shift to Recurring Revenue

Termite work in Arizona peaks from September to March. For years, DeLane Patterson rode that cycle. A FieldRoutes feature he hadn't tried before is changing the math.

He Asked AI Which Software to Buy. It Said FieldRoutes.
Business Growth

He Asked AI Which Software to Buy. It Said FieldRoutes.

DeLane Patterson had run the same pest control software for years. When it stopped keeping up with his ambitions, he didn't call a salesperson. He opened an AI tool and asked it 50 questions.

Set and Forget: What Automation Looks Like for a Small Pest Control Operation
Business Growth

Set and Forget: What Automation Looks Like for a Small Pest Control Operation

DeLane Patterson’s Open Range Pest Control switched to FieldRoutes in March 2026. Just a few months in, the contrast with his old platform isn’t subtle, and it shows up most clearly in the hours he's getting back.

DeLane Patterson's Most Important Decision Wasn't About Software
Business Growth

DeLane Patterson's Most Important Decision Wasn't About Software

The AI research and the software switch were business decisions. The one that made them possible was something else entirely.

Case Studies

Scout Pest Control Needed Software Built to Last. It Found FieldRoutes.

Scout Pest Control Needed Software Built to Last. It Found FieldRoutes.

Connectivity failures cost technicians up to 20 minutes per stop. That lit the fuse. But the real reason the Alabama company switched runs deeper.

10 Minutes’ Work, $60,000 in Revenue for Prodigy Pest Solutions

10 Minutes’ Work, $60,000 in Revenue for Prodigy Pest Solutions

Prodigy Pest Solutions saw $60,000 in revenue from a lost leads campaign that took just 10 minutes to build using Marketing Pro from FieldRoutes. With automated follow-ups and data-driven insights, this tool is helping the company grow, achieving a 47% year-over-year revenue increase in 2025.

Inside Friendly Pest Solutions’ Playbook for Efficient, Professional Service

Inside Friendly Pest Solutions’ Playbook for Efficient, Professional Service

The company near Tampa, FL, grew from startup to multimillion-dollar revenue by pairing a rigorous SOP playbook with FieldRoutes software. With user‑friendly routing, automation, reporting, and AutoPay, the team delivers white‑glove service, tighter operations, and faster growth—without added complexity.

Triple Revenue? Add 60 Employees? How Bug-N-A-Rug Did It Using FieldRoutes

Triple Revenue? Add 60 Employees? How Bug-N-A-Rug Did It Using FieldRoutes

The company, ranked No. 74 in the PCT Top 100, is thriving along the booming North Carolina coast and thriving since partnering with FieldRoutes in 2018. 'We're a totally different company now than we were before FieldRoutes,' general manager Stuart Flynn says.

Trigger Rules Save RIDD Pest Control $100,000 a Year; Here’s How to Make Them Work for You, Too

Trigger Rules Save RIDD Pest Control $100,000 a Year; Here’s How to Make Them Work for You, Too

The Utah-based company is experiencing extraordinary gains. Trigger Rules automation in FieldRoutes software is playing a part.

How Malang Pest Control Uses FieldRoutes to Drive Value for Customers

How Malang Pest Control Uses FieldRoutes to Drive Value for Customers

Simmons considers three elements, in particular, of FieldRoutes software essential in automating and optimizing Malang’s operations.

Eguides

Pulling The Plug: A Step-By-Step Guide to Upgrading Your Software

Any way you look at it, your field service software affects pretty much every aspect of your business, from sales to invoicing, collections, scheduling, routing, reporting, and everything in between. In this guide, we’ll look at the key areas to keep in mind when making the switch. 

Using Software For Effective Business Management In The Field Service Industry

As with any other industry, running a successful field service business is in many ways determined by how well you can manage all of the individual pieces that keep it up and running.

How To Build A Great Customer Experience

Improving customer experience can be challenging, but the benefits are worth the investment. When you provide an excellent customer experience, your customers will reward you with loyalty. And loyalty is everything.

10 Essentials For Building Your Brand

Building your brand takes time, thought, and experience. With thousands of businesses trying to compete, you want to create a face and a persona that stands out from the rest.

Ways To Implement Old And New School Marketing Strategies

Apples or oranges? Milk or juice? We are faced with one decision after another throughout the day. In fact, according to many sources, people make roughly 35,000 decisions a
day, including 226.7 just about food. But must every final decision be a question of “this or that?” Can it not be both?

Reaching Your Sales And Marketing Goals For Your Field Service Business

Whether in life or business, we all have a certain level of ambition. The best way to achieve those ambitions is through effective goal setting. This guide will discuss how to set your sales and marketing goals and how to reach your objectives through key performance indicators (KPIs).

Infographics

The Problems With Manual Invoicing

The Problems With Manual Invoicing

Automating your invoicing process helps eliminate paper, errors, and will save you money in the long run.

A Field Service Marketing Budget

A Field Service Marketing Budget

Have you ever wondered how much you should spend on marketing for your field service business?

Podcast

The Opportunity Engine: How to Transform Strengths Into Spinoff Businesses

The Opportunity Engine: How to Transform Strengths Into Spinoff Businesses

Chase and Leah Hazelwood reveal how they transformed internal departments into standalone ventures. Learn their blueprint for capitalizing on operational strengths, building sustainable systems for scale, and designing a workplace culture that top talent refuses to leave.


The Reputation Gap: Fixing the Customer Alignment Disconnect

The Reputation Gap: Fixing the Customer Alignment Disconnect

HomeShield Pest Control's Zachariah Boardman shares a strategy to bridge the gap between sales, service, and support, improving customer retention and reputation.


Baking Experience Into SOPs: Setting Your Business Foundation

Baking Experience Into SOPs: Setting Your Business Foundation

JD Jaramillo of Friendly Pest Solutions joins the FieldRoutes Pest in Class podcast to discuss scaling a business with SOPs and technology.


The Technician Performance Trifecta: Recognition, Rewards, and Retention

The Technician Performance Trifecta: Recognition, Rewards, and Retention

Taylor Olson, CEO of Applause, joins FieldRoutes’ Pest in Class podcast to explain how automated scorecards and real-time recognition are redefining technician performance.


Why Owners Need Other Owners: The Real Benefit of Networking

Why Owners Need Other Owners: The Real Benefit of Networking

Thomas Harris of Uinta Pest Solutions shares his journey from solopreneur to thriving CEO. Hear strategies you can use to build a powerful network, drive referrals, and scale your company.


 Put Your Numbers in Timeout: Building a Call Center People Want to Be Part Of

Put Your Numbers in Timeout: Building a Call Center People Want to Be Part Of

Steve Short, vice president of sales and marketing at Fox Pest Control, joins Pest in Class to discuss building a healthy call center culture.


Reports

2026 Pest Control Industry Report

2026 Pest Control Industry Report

See how pest control operators from across the country are navigating the changes impacting the industry. Download the latest report to help you plan smarter, invest in the right places, and stay ahead in 2026.

Pest Control Technician Salaries By State And City 2025

Pest Control Technician Salaries By State And City 2025

FieldRoutes, based on research from Payscale, offers the 2025 findings on base salaries for pest control technicians with up to two years of experience.

2022 PCT Top 100 Companies Using FieldRoutes Experienced 30% Growth Rate

2022 PCT Top 100 Companies Using FieldRoutes Experienced 30% Growth Rate

They use software to help manage their successful businesses. If you’re ready to join the PCT Top 100, then it’s time to move to FieldRoutes.

Looking To Grow? FieldRoutes® Lawn Care Software Is Here

Looking To Grow? FieldRoutes® Lawn Care Software Is Here

FieldRoutes residential lawn care customers using the operations suite saw an average customer growth rate of 44% during their first year of use.

Consumer Pest Control Purchasing Report

Consumer Pest Control Purchasing Report

Taking the time to understand your customers benefits your entire organization and can
give you a strategic advantage over your competition

Gear Up To Grow With FieldRoutes

Gear Up To Grow With FieldRoutes

FieldRoutes™ PCT Top 100 clients using the operations and sales and marketing suites for more than 12 months saw a healthy 53% average annual revenue growth rate.

Testimonials

Get to know our customer, Green Machine Pest Control. Find out about their business and their experience with FieldRoutes.

Cory Hodnett

Green Machine Pest Control

Hear Anthem Pest Control's story and how utilizing FieldRoutes has changed their business for the better.

Ben Morgan

Anthem Pest Control

Get to know Fox Pest Control and find out how implementing FieldRoutes® software continues to help them grow their business.

Bryant White

Fox Pest Control

Templates

Pest Control Notice of Intent Template (+Free PDF Download)

Pest Control Notice of Intent Template (+Free PDF Download)

This guide explores the essential elements of a Pest Control Notice of Intent (NOI) and how it safeguards your company and customers.

Free Pest Control Trend Analysis Report Template (PDF Download)

Free Pest Control Trend Analysis Report Template (PDF Download)

Being ahead of the pest control trends is key to success. Data-driven decision-making gives you better business outcomes by identifying emerging patterns and threats

Free Pest Control Quote Template (PDF Download)

Free Pest Control Quote Template (PDF Download)

Creating professional pest control quotes can be challenging and time-consuming. A well-designed template can streamline the process and ensure accuracy.

Pest Control Proposal Template (+Free PDF Download)

Pest Control Proposal Template (+Free PDF Download)

Pest control proposals do much more than communicate a price to potential clients. Compelling proposals set a company apart by delivering an excellent first impression and showing the value of services.

Pest Control Invoice Template (+Free PDF Download)

Pest Control Invoice Template (+Free PDF Download)

Running a successful pest control business involves eliminating termites and other pests, providing exceptional quality service, and, of course, collecting payment for a job well done.

Pest Control Profit & Loss Statement Template (+Free PDF Download)

Pest Control Profit & Loss Statement Template (+Free PDF Download)

Track income, expenses, and profitability with our free pest control profit and loss statement template. Download now for better financial management.

Tips and Tools

FAQ: Making The Transition To FieldRoutes As Your Software Provider

FAQ: Making The Transition To FieldRoutes As Your Software Provider

How long does switching to FieldRoutes take? Get a step-by-step migration guide covering timelines, data cleanup, QuickBooks integration, and go-live advice.

4 Financial KPIs for a Profitable Pest Control Business

4 Financial KPIs for a Profitable Pest Control Business

Stop guessing your business health. Learn the 4 essential metrics every pest control owner needs to track for long-term growth and maximum valuation.

The Essential Pest Control Customer Onboarding Checklist

The Essential Pest Control Customer Onboarding Checklist

Use this checklist to streamline customer onboarding and elevate your operations, minimize errors, and keep customers coming back year after year. Start smoothly onboarding new customers and turn them into long-term advocates.

The Secret To Keeping Customers Happy Throughout Busy Season

The Secret To Keeping Customers Happy Throughout Busy Season

Exemplary customer service is king in the field service industry. It can be easy to let things slip when things get busy, but don’t forget that customer retention is good business. Customer
acquisition can cost up to five times more than customer retention, so it’s worth investing in
strategies that will prevent your customers from melting away when things heat up. So when
the weather gets warmer and the calls flood in, ensure you and your team have the tools to
make hay this summer.

Preparing Your Field Service Business For A Natural Disaster

Preparing Your Field Service Business For A Natural Disaster

Expect the unexpected. In this Checklist, we’ll go over a few actions you can take to help maintain operations during emergency situations.

Top 6 Automation Hacks To Get Your Time Back

Top 6 Automation Hacks To Get Your Time Back

Growing your business shouldn’t be this hard. Do a great job, sign up more customers, then kick back and watch the money roll in.

Videos

Field Focus: All U Need Pest Control

Field Focus: All U Need Pest Control

When All U Need Pest Control was acquired in 2017, the new ownership set out to become a more technology-driven operation, nearly doubling in year-over-year growth in the process. See how they did it, and learn how FieldRoutes continues to play a crucial role in the All U Need Pest Control success story.

Field Focus: Action Termite & Pest Control

Field Focus: Action Termite & Pest Control

Find out how FieldRoutes empowers Action Termite & Pest Controlto live out their mission of exceeding customer expectations!

Field Focus: Fox Pest Control

Field Focus: Fox Pest Control

Get to know Fox Pest Control and find out how implementing FieldRoutes® software continues to help them grow their business.

Field Focus: Anthem Pest Control

Field Focus: Anthem Pest Control

Hear Anthem Pest Control's story and how utilizing FieldRoutes has changed their business for the better.

Field Focus: Green Machine Pest Control

Field Focus: Green Machine Pest Control

Get to know our customer, Green Machine Pest Control. Find out about their business and their experience with FieldRoutes.

Search Engine Marketing Done Right

Search Engine Marketing Done Right

Get the most out of your PPC campaign and give your online marketing efforts a boost with these simple tips.

Webinars

The Metrics That Drive Better Technicians—and Better Business Results

The Metrics That Drive Better Technicians—and Better Business Results

Your business credit score is an essential figure to estimate the creditworthiness of your business. Let us walk you through the credit scoring process.
Execution Over Optimism: What the 2026 Pest Industry Data Means for Your Business

Execution Over Optimism: What the 2026 Pest Industry Data Means for Your Business

Your business credit score is an essential figure to estimate the creditworthiness of your business. Let us walk you through the credit scoring process.
Set It & Forget It: How to Automate Your Marketing in Marketing Pro

Set It & Forget It: How to Automate Your Marketing in Marketing Pro

Your business credit score is an essential figure to estimate the creditworthiness of your business. Let us walk you through the credit scoring process.
What Pest Control Customers Want Now, and How to Win More of Them

What Pest Control Customers Want Now, and How to Win More of Them

Your business credit score is an essential figure to estimate the creditworthiness of your business. Let us walk you through the credit scoring process.
The Summer Survival Guide: 3 Tips to Maximize Revenue in the Busy Season

The Summer Survival Guide: 3 Tips to Maximize Revenue in the Busy Season

Your business credit score is an essential figure to estimate the creditworthiness of your business. Let us walk you through the credit scoring process.
How to Maximize Your ROI at Conferences

How to Maximize Your ROI at Conferences

Your business credit score is an essential figure to estimate the creditworthiness of your business. Let us walk you through the credit scoring process.

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