Postcards addressed to the property land with renters who can't approve service and rarely forward them.
Pest control play · Landlords
Pest control marketing to landlords who need every rental covered on a schedule.
Landlords are responsible for keeping rentals free of pests in many states, and a roach or rodent complaint can turn into a repair demand, a code case, or a lost tenant. Spur finds absentee owners with multiple rentals in your area, writes a letter listing their properties, and offers one plan and one invoice for all of them.
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Diane Fong4410 Hillside AveSan Mateo, CA 94403Scan for a portfolio quote
Diane F. scanned your rental pest plan card · 2 hrs ago
AI-written for this owner · Mailed in 2 days
2+ rentalsper owner, so each sale is several accounts
Owner addressmail goes where the landlord lives, not to the tenant
Turnoversa service between every lease
The problem
Landlords hear about pests from tenants, usually after it's a problem.
In many states, rodents and vermin can make a rental legally untenantable. A tenant complaint becomes a deadline for the owner.
Owners with rentals across town end up calling whoever's available, with no schedule, no reports, and several invoices.
How it works
From list to mailbox in one workflow.
Five steps to multi-property pest accounts.
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See it in Spur
A landlord list in Spur
Sample absentee owners with several rentals in Sacramento, CA. Names are partly masked.
Sacramento, CASingle-family + 2–4 unitsAbsentee owner2+ propertiesOwned 2+ yrs
- Diane F.Owner in San Mateo, CA6 rentals in SacramentoOut of areaOwned 8 yrs
- River Oak Rentals LLCOwner in Reno, NV11 rentals incl. 3 duplexesOut of stateLLC
- Ted & Sue K.Owner in Davis, CA3 rentals in SacramentoSame neighborhoodBuilt pre-1960
- Manny O.Owner in Portland, OR2 rentals in SacramentoOut of stateOwned 5 yrs
- Grace L.Owner in Roseville, CA4 rentals in Sacramento2 on your routesOwned 12 yrs
AI draft for Diane F. · 6 rentals in Sacramento
Dear Diane,
County records show you own six rental homes in Sacramento, including properties on 21st Ave, Fruitridge Rd, and Stockton Blvd. We service homes on several of those streets every week.
We'd like to cover all six with one plan: quarterly interior and exterior treatment, tenant callbacks handled directly with your tenants, a turnover service between leases, and a short report after every visit. One monthly invoice for the portfolio.
Pest complaints are one of the fastest ways a good tenant becomes an unhappy one. Scan the code or call for a quote on all six properties.
Capitol Valley Pest Control · CA SPCB Lic. #PR 6012 · (916) 555-0179
Sample data for illustration. Your results depend on your market and filters.
Playbook
How to win pest control contracts from landlords
About one in three U.S. households rents, and much of the rental stock is single-family homes and small multi-unit buildings owned by individuals and small LLCs. Every one of those properties needs pest control, and unlike a homeowner who might cancel after a quiet season, a landlord needs coverage through every tenant and every turnover. One landlord can mean several recurring accounts.
Pest control is also a legal issue for landlords. In California, for example, Civil Code Section 1941.1 lists a building not kept free of rodents and vermin as a condition that can make a dwelling untenantable. Other states and many cities have similar habitability and property maintenance rules. A tenant complaint about roaches, mice, or bed bugs becomes a deadline, and a scheduled plan with documented visits is the easiest way to stay ahead of it.
Reach the owner, not the tenant. Public records show each owner's mailing address; when it's different from the property, the owner is absentee. Group properties by owner to find landlords with several rentals, and mail them at home, wherever that is.
Offer what landlords actually need: quarterly service on every property, a single point of contact who handles tenant callbacks directly, a treatment between leases when units are empty and easy to service, and a short report after each visit for their records. One invoice for the portfolio removes the hassle of managing several vendors.
Don't forget property managers. Many owners hand pest control to a manager. Add local property management companies to the campaign with a letter about servicing the doors they manage, and offer the same reporting and tenant coordination.
Offer reporting landlords can use. A short visit record with the date, what was treated, and anything the technician noticed, such as a leaking pipe, a gap under a door, or trash buildup, helps owners respond to tenant complaints and document that they kept the property maintained. For owners who live out of town, that report is often worth more than the treatment itself.
12×return on a year of Spur Team from 4 landlords with 15 rentals at $480/yr
One landlord, several plans.
- Spur Team: $588/yr, plus 400 landlord letters at $1.29 = $516
- 4 landlords signing 15 rental properties × $480/yr = $7,200, plus turnover treatments
- About 7× the software and postage combined, and accounts stay through tenant turnover
Example math. Portfolio size and close rates vary by market. Run your own numbers →
One tool, not four
Spur vs. the usual way to reach landlords
What you needThe usual waySpur
Absentee owners grouped by portfolioPostcards to tenants✓ Built in
Owner's real mailing addressProperty address✓ Built in
Letter listing their rentalsGeneric residential flyer✓ Built in
Owner phone and emailNo way to reach them✓ Built in
Replies tracked by ownerOne-off service calls✓ Built in
Landlord Marketing by the numbers
Why landlords need scheduled pest control
~1 in 3
U.S. households rent their home, many in single-family and small multi-unit buildings
Civ. Code 1941.1
California lists a building not kept free of rodents and vermin among conditions that can make a rental untenantable
12×
return on a year of Spur Team from 4 landlords with 15 rentals at $480/yr
FAQ
Landlord pest control questions
How do I find landlords who need pest control?
Search rental properties where the owner's mailing address is different from the property address, then group by owner. Spur shows every property each landlord owns in your service area.
Are landlords responsible for pest control?
In many states and cities, yes, at least for infestations that affect habitability. Rules vary, so landlords appreciate a provider who keeps them on a documented schedule.
Should pest control mail go to the tenant or the landlord?
The owner. Tenants usually can't approve recurring service. Mail the owner's address from public records, even if they live out of state.
What should a landlord pest control plan include?
Quarterly treatment at every property, tenant callbacks handled directly, turnover treatments between leases, a report after each visit, and one invoice for the portfolio.
Can I sell pest plans to property managers too?
Yes. Add local property managers to the campaign with a letter about servicing the homes they manage. One manager can control dozens of doors.
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