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Podcast: PCO Opportunity Podcast: Jeff King — CEO, Pest Rangers
Podcast

PCO Opportunity Podcast: Jeff King — CEO, Pest Rangers

Episode 1

March 2026
Podcast
Episode 1

PCO Opportunity Podcast

Jeff King — CEO, Pest Rangers

In episode one, Jeff King shares how he grew Pest Rangers from a single truck to a multi-state operation, what he looks for when hiring technicians, and where he sees the biggest opportunities for PCO owners in 2026.

Episode 1: Jeff King, CEO — Pest Rangers

PCO Opportunity Podcast · 28 min

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About This Episode

The pest control industry is at an inflection point. Technician shortages, rising wages, and consolidation are reshaping the landscape. In this inaugural episode of the PCO Opportunity Podcast, we sit down with Jeff King, CEO of Pest Rangers, to get an operator's perspective on what's really happening on the ground.

Topics Covered

  • Building Pest Rangers from the ground up
  • The technician recruitment challenge in 2026
  • Competing with HVAC and electrical trades for talent
  • Technology adoption in pest control operations
  • Growth strategies for independent PCO owners
  • The M&A landscape and what it means for smaller operators

About Jeff King

Jeff King is the CEO and founder of Pest Rangers, a pest control company serving Pennsylvania and surrounding states. With over two decades in the industry, Jeff has built a reputation for operational excellence and innovative approaches to technician retention and customer service.

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