Pest issues usually start small, a roach sighting, a missed treatment, or a maintenance ticket that doesn’t get resolved. But in apartment buildings, small things escalate fast. What starts as one unit’s issue quickly becomes a building-wide complaint.
And here’s the real problem: most pest control models aren’t built to move fast enough. They rely on pre-planned visits, paper tracking, and vendor coordination that leaves your staff stuck in the middle.
Pest Share was built to solve that exact disconnect.
It turns pest control into a seamless, on-demand service that fits how multifamily operations work today: fast, focused, and connected. No unnecessary spraying. No waiting for the next route. Just licensed professionals, dispatched when a real issue shows up.
And because it’s not just smarter, but simpler, and it delivers real NOI improvement too.
Why This Matters for NOI?
Most pest control contracts are just recurring costs. You pay monthly or quarterly, regardless of what gets done. And when something goes wrong? You’re still the one managing vendor schedules, chasing paperwork, and calming residents.
Pest Share changes the equation.
It uses a flat-fee model, often built into a resident benefit package, giving you full cost control while creating a smoother resident experience. That means:
- Fewer complaints
- Fewer tickets
- Less staff time spent on vendor coordination
- Higher resident satisfaction and retention
In other words, it cuts the waste and boosts operational efficiency, two of the biggest drivers of NOI improvement.
What Are Your Options?
Most property teams fall into one of three pest control models. Here’s what those look like in practice:
1. Pest Share: On-Demand & Integrated
Pest Share gives residents a direct line to licensed pest professionals. They report issues via portal or app, and a technician is dispatched automatically. No waiting on scheduled visits. No middleman delays. No chasing vendors for updates.
With Pest Share, you’re solving pest issues in real time while cutting down service volume and noise across your team.
2. Traditional Vendors: Familiar, but Rigid
Most traditional pest control providers, like Orkin, Terminix, and Presto-X (Rentokil) offer routine, contract-based services. They emphasize prevention and consistency, but their systems rely heavily on manual processes and scheduled visits.
Let’s take a quick look at the big names:
Orkin: Structured, but Slow to Adapt
Orkin’s Precision Protection™ program is backed by decades of pest science and hands-on experience. They bring brand credibility, strong training programs, and a consistent national presence. But service still happens on a fixed schedule, and coordination often flows through property staff, slowing down response when timing matters most.
Terminix: Proactive in Plan, Manual in Practice
Terminix brings strong inspection protocols and guarantees that back their treatments. Their ability to educate staff and support compliance across multifamily properties is a real plus. Still, the process is vendor-driven, with your team handling most of the service coordination, adding extra layers of effort.
Presto-X (Rentokil): Reliable Routine, Limited Flexibility
Presto-X focuses on prevention with an eco-conscious approach, holding GreenPro certification and offering discreet service that appeals to many apartment teams. They’re especially strong in central U.S. regions. But like others, their model is built around a service calendar, not real-time needs, and still relies on call-ins and appointment scheduling for urgent issues.
Bottom line: these providers offer professionalism, but not the speed, automation, or simplicity modern teams need.
3. DIY Pest Control: Resident-Managed & Risky
Some properties hand off pest control to residents, either through reimbursements or by letting them manage their own treatments.
It may seem like a way to cut costs or avoid involvement, but it’s risky. Residents may use ineffective or unsafe methods, or avoid reporting issues altogether. What starts as a small pest problem can grow fast, and by the time it reaches your team, it’s a bigger (and more expensive) situation.
How Pest Share Compares to the Old Way?
Here’s a clear side-by-side of how the three models stack up:
| Category | Pest Share | Traditional Vendors | Resident-Managed (DIY) |
| Implementation | Quick rollout, built to fit into your current tech stack | Manual contracts, vendor setup | None |
| Ops & Scalability | Easy to manage at any scale | Slower across multi-site portfolios | No central visibility |
| Cost & Value | Flat, predictable pricing | Variable, with extra charges | Low upfront, high long-term cost |
| Service Quality | On-demand, licensed pros | Fixed schedule, delayed response | Inconsistent or unverified |
| Resident Experience | Fast, direct support | Indirect, dependent on staff | Unclear, often frustrating |
| Tech & Tracking | Logged and visible in your system | Paper or delayed reporting | None |
| NOI Impact | Saves time, improves satisfaction | More admin + risk of churn | Risk of infestations & damage |
Smart Pest Control: Targeted Beats Timed
Scheduled spraying may look proactive on paper, but in practice, it’s hit or miss.
Pests don’t show up because the calendar says it’s time. They appear after heavy rain, warm weather, trash overflow, or gaps in a building seal. So spraying every 30 or 90 days, just because the contract says so, often leads to over-treatment in some units, and missed treatment in others.
Pest Share flips that.
It only dispatches when a real issue is reported, meaning treatments are focused, effective, and limited to where they’re actually needed. That’s better for your budget, your residents, and your building’s condition.
It’s pest control that works smarter, not just more often.
Monthly vs. Quarterly vs. On-Demand
Let’s compare how service frequency impacts results and cost:
Monthly: Always On, Whether You Need It or Not
Monthly services feel safe, but often involve blanket spraying of every unit, whether or not a pest was seen. That’s not just wasteful, it can create service fatigue and unnecessary chemical use.
Quarterly: Lower Cost, Higher Risk
Quarterly plans reduce upfront spend, but also delay action. If an issue starts after a visit, it can fester for weeks before it’s addressed, creating a bigger (and more expensive) problem by the time service returns.
On-Demand: Focused and Fast
With Pest Share, treatment only happens when there’s an issue. Residents report it directly, a licensed tech responds, and the job is done, usually faster than any route-based vendor could schedule.
It’s not just a different schedule, it’s a completely different mindset.
Real Scenarios Property Managers Know All Too Well
Delayed Response = Bigger Problem
A resident sees pests. Service isn’t scheduled for days. Now it’s not just one unit—it’s a hallway issue, and the next resident is already calling.
Pest Share: Residents trigger service directly. Response is fast. The issue is stopped early.
Too Many Buildings, Not Enough Visibility
You manage five buildings. Your vendor drops off a service log. You’re still unsure who was treated and when, or if that follow-up ever happened.
Pest Share: Each service request is logged and trackable inside your property dashboard. No gaps. No surprises.
DIY Gone Wrong
A resident uses off-the-shelf spray. It doesn’t work, and now they’re posting about it online. Meanwhile, the infestation spreads.
Pest Share: Residents are guided to licensed help through their own portal. The issue is handled properly the first time.
Each one of these situations creates friction. Pest Share removes it by connecting the right people to the right solution, fast.
What It All Comes Down To
Pest control isn’t just about avoiding bugs, it’s about protecting your operations, your reputation, and your bottom line.
Traditional pest control models still work but they weren’t designed for how multifamily teams operate today. On-demand pest control like Pest Share brings that next level of speed, visibility, and control.
It makes your life easier. Your budget smarter. And your residents happier.
Want to see how it fits into your workflow?
Let’s talk about how Pest Share can simplify pest control across your portfolio—without adding more to your plate.
