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Meet Our Founder

Who are we? Upfront is a locally owned and operated pest control provider. We wake up each morning with a goal of making high quality pest control services easier and more affordable. We were founded by Josh Howard, a lifelong Kansas Citian. After growing up in Lee’s Summit, Josh attended…
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Can incumbents make the leap?

Can Rollins (ROL) and other incumbents shift to a perimeter-centric treatment approach? In financial circles, Rollins (ROL) is a widely-beloved compounder, having produced impressive results for decades. The company – which owns Orkin, HomeTeam, Critter Control, and more than a dozen other brands – has arguably been the biggest beneficiary…
The Bug Business

Why is pest control so expensive?

The High Cost of Traditional Pest Control Providers Take a look at the latest invoice from your exterminator. You may well find that your bug bill is higher than the collective cost of your streaming subscriptions. We recently received the quote below from Orkin that, if accepted, would ultimately cost…
The Bug Business

Our Differentiators

What Sets Us Apart? Upfront has been designed from the ground up to deliver a more modern pest control experience. Upfront is easy, affordable, and effective. Sign up entirely online, with same day service often available Transparent, affordable pricing – our modern approach is more efficient; this allows us to…
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Treatment Plans & Pricing

An Easy, Affordable, and Highly Effective Solution What treatment plans will be available? We offer three plans: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. The Bronze Plan is a year-round treatment program covering more than 20 of the most common household pests. Service is provided at least four times per year, with more…
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Coming Soon to Kansas City

Upfront Pest: A Modern Approach to Pest Control You’ve probably experienced it before. You see a bug crawling across your kitchen floor and go online to find a pest control provider. Upon sorting through half a dozen outdated websites that look identical, you discover that the only way to sign…
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