Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control Seeks to Grow in the Atlanta Metro Area

Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, the 35-unit wildlife control franchise based in Canada, has been focusing its efforts on continued U.S. expansion. The largest wildlife protection provider in North America — with numerous territories served in Ontario, Nova Scotia, Quebec and British Columbia, and two franchise locations in Wisconsin — is excited to bring its much-needed services to more parts of America.

Next on its list for targeted growth is the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Many factors make the metropolis a great contender for a Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control franchise to operate in.

Atlanta is the most heavily populated city in Georgia, with the 2020 census showing nearly half a million people calling the state capital home. And that number is growing; reports show that over 100 people move to Atlanta per day. Home construction has been rising to meet the influx of people, with Georgia spending $11.6 billion on residential construction in 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Atlanta market potential

Where there are homes, there are critters that need removal. And the larger the property, the more places for wildlife to enter and hide. Atlanta has the seventh largest homes in the county, a Clever Real Estate shows, meaning the services that Skedaddle offers are highly in demand.

“Every single city and suburb in the U.S. needs Skedaddle. We aim to have hundreds of locations across the U.S., in larger metropolitan areas and cities like Atlanta, where there are pervasive issues with animals like raccoons,” said founder Bill Dowd.

Growth strategy and goals

Dowd is confident that Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control will quickly become a top service company once it enters the Atlanta market due to the brand’s unique approach that is different than other companies that simply trap the animals. These methods end up resulting in 70% fatality rates. Skedaddle humanely removes the wildlife, keeping family units together and animal-proofing the entire home with a lifetime guarantee. This differentiator has proven to be a game-changer in other areas the franchise serves.

“We want to recreate our success launching in Toronto four years ago, where the franchisee now has almost 20 service trucks and over $3 million in sales. We've proven that going into a large metropolitan area is definitely scalable,” said Dowd.