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title: "ohDEER Expands to North Idaho, Bringing All-Natural Deer, Tick, Mosquito and Rabbit Control to Local Families"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/c8a4bd5c-3473-451e-886f-959907128c5c
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260529_ohdeer_expands_to_north_idaho_bringing_allnatural_deer_tick_mosquito_and_ra.html
category: "Lawn & pest"
industry: "Home Services"
segment: "Lawn & pest"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-05-29T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:11:02.793Z
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# ohDEER Expands to North Idaho, Bringing All-Natural Deer, Tick, Mosquito and Rabbit Control to Local Families

**TL;DR:** ohDEER is expanding to North Idaho with a new location, providing all-natural deer, tick, mosquito, and rabbit control services to local families. The new location is owned and operated by Karen Woodard and Austin Wassmuth, longtime Moscow, ID residents.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-05-29. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260529_ohdeer_expands_to_north_idaho_bringing_allnatural_deer_tick_mosquito_and_ra.html).*

## Story

MOSCOW, Idaho, May 28, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- ohDEER is continuing its expansion with the launch of its newest location in Northern Idaho. The new location will serve homeowners across the Northern Idaho region, helping families protect their yards and enjoy more time outside with safe, plant-based solutions.

In Northern Idaho, spending time outdoors is a part of everyday life. But increasing pressure from deer, ticks, mosquitoes, and rabbits can make it difficult for families to fully enjoy their yards. Right now Idaho is facing its peak tick season which goes from March to July when temperatures stay above 45°F, particularly in wooded areas and grasslands.

ohDEER North Idaho provides tick, mosquito, deer and rabbit services to its community.

The new location is owned and operated by Karen Woodard and Austin Wassmuth, longtime Moscow, ID residents. Austin was born and raised in Grangeville, Idaho, and graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in Outdoor Recreation Programs. Karen relocated to the Pacific Northwest in 2007 after graduating from Michigan State University with a degree in Business Management. The couple met while working at a local paddlesports company and have shared a passion for the outdoors and their community ever since.

"We love living in North Idaho because of the incredible access to the outdoors and the strong sense of community here," said Karen Woodard and Austin Wassmuth. "Once we learned about ohDEER's all-natural approach to deer, tick, mosquito, and rabbit control, we knew it was something we wanted to bring to local families. We're excited to help people safely and comfortably enjoy their outdoor spaces with their friends, family, kids, and pets."

ohDEER provides all-natural treatments designed to repel deer and rabbits and control ticks and mosquitoes without the use of chemical pesticides. Using a high-volume saturation method, treatments target the areas where pests live, helping reduce exposure while remaining safe for families, pets, and the environment.

Founded in 2006 in Wayland, Massachusetts, ohDEER is a provider of all-natural exterior pest control. ohDEER aims to help families enjoy more time outside by providing plant-based, environmentally responsible solutions. Learn more at oh-deer.com.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- Home Services (sector)
- franchise launch (topic)
- ohDEER (company)
- North Idaho (location)
- natural pest control (topic)
- Karen Woodard (person)
- Austin Wassmuth (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260529_ohdeer_expands_to_north_idaho_bringing_allnatural_deer_tick_mosquito_and_ra.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/c8a4bd5c-3473-451e-886f-959907128c5c).