Clear Pest Pros Opens New Franchise Location in Pennsylvania

\June 24, 2026 — Clear Pest Pros is opening a new franchise location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Pittsburgh location is owned and operated by Larry Gerken. Gerken previously worked for a large Blue Cross & Blue Shield plan for 18 years, gaining expertise in financial analysis, financial management and project management. Prior to this, he worked for four years in Big 4 Public Accounting. In his free time, he participates in community organizations such as the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Teutonia Mannerchor.

“When I first started looking into potential business opportunities, I knew I wanted to choose a company that would allow me to give back to the community and build lasting relationships with customers in need of our services,” said Larry Gerken, owner of Clear Pest Pros of Pittsburgh. “This, combined with the industry-leading training and business support provided through their parent company BELFOR Franchise Group, made my decision to franchise with Clear Pest Pros fairly simple. Being an entrepreneur has always been a dream of mine, and I’m excited to finally make that dream a reality.

As my team and I begin providing reliable pest control services, I look forward to building relationships and trust with local homeowners and business owners.”

As a full-service pest control company, Clear Pest Pros provides treatment for infestations of various types and sizes and offers preventative guidance to help minimize pest return after treatment.

James Myers, President of Clear Pest Pros, is dedicated to upholding the brand’s professionalism and customer-first business model: “As a pest control company, Clear Pest Pros stands out from the competition because of our straightforward focus on eradicating pest problems at their source and helping customers keep pests out after treatment. The Clear Pest Pros team can’t wait to see all the great work Larry and his team will accomplish within their community.”

Clear Pest Pros offers a range of pest control services designed to address customers’ pest control needs. The company provides treatment for common pests and guidance on preventative measures to help keep pests out after treatment.