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title: "ohDEER Celebrates 25 Locations Nationwide, Marking Continued Growth of Its All-Natural Pest Control Franchise"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/062a7a69-1e8b-4958-bb79-2354faaa6cc7
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260429_ohdeer_celebrates_25_locations_nationwide_marking_continued_growth_of_its_a.html
category: "Lawn & pest"
industry: "Home Services"
segment: "Lawn & pest"
published: 2026-04-29T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:19:11.833Z
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# ohDEER Celebrates 25 Locations Nationwide, Marking Continued Growth of Its All-Natural Pest Control Franchise

**TL;DR:** ohDEER, an all-natural pest control franchise, has reached 25 locations nationwide. The company has expanded to multiple states with a network of franchise owners committed to delivering high-quality service.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-04-29. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260429_ohdeer_celebrates_25_locations_nationwide_marking_continued_growth_of_its_a.html).*

## Story

- ohDEER Northern Greensboro, NC, owned and operated by Brandi Burns and Earl Neuman

- ohDEER Loudoun County, VA, owned and operated by Jimmy Aliff

- ohDEER Fredericksburg, VA, now re-opened under new ownership by Chris Bowman

- ohDEER North Kansas City, MO, owned and operated by Harrison and Stephanie Lingenfelter, marking the brand’s official top-ranked location

“As we award our 25th operating location to Harrison and Stephanie in Kansas City, it’s a reminder that our goal has never been the number,” said Jereme Shelton, VP of Franchise Development at ohDEER. “This milestone represents 25 communities of families and pets we get to serve across the country. In my role, I focus on guiding the right people, so when someone joins the ohDEER herd, it feels like a natural fit.”

The company’s products and services are designed to repel deer and rabbits while controlling ticks and mosquitoes—without compromising the safety of families, pets, or the environment.

“Reaching 25 locations is an exciting milestone for us, but what matters most is how we got here,” said Colleen Upham, co-founder and owner of ohDEER. “From day one, we’ve stayed true to our mission, our values, and our commitment to providing all-natural solutions. We’ve grown thoughtfully and consistently, proving that you don’t have to compromise what makes your brand special to expand successfully.”

With locations now spanning multiple states, ohDEER maintains a network of franchise owners committed to delivering high-quality service.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Home Services (sector)
- pest control services (topic)
- ohDEER (company)
- Colleen Upham (person)
- Fredericksburg, VA (location)
- Jereme Shelton (person)
- Brandi Burns (person)
- Earl Neuman (person)
- Jimmy Aliff (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260429_ohdeer_celebrates_25_locations_nationwide_marking_continued_growth_of_its_a.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/062a7a69-1e8b-4958-bb79-2354faaa6cc7).