Why Choose Us

In New Jersey, the name Cavanaugh is another word for pest control

With over 68 years of success under its belt, this family-run corporation is synonymous with pest control in the state of New Jersey. Believing there is much to be shared with others in the same business, Ralph Cavanaugh has served as President of the New Jersey Pest Control Association and his son Michael is currently on the board of directors.

But in spite of its long-term success, this is not a company that is content to rest on its laurels. Cavanaugh's devotes great attention to gaining new customers and better serving existing ones by utilizing a combination of professionalism, marketing and technology. It is a formula that appears to work very well.

Quality Promotes Growth

Cavanaugh's employs approximately 70 people and many have been with the company for more than 15 years. The company has earned a statewide reputation for quality work, excellent service and the ability to get the job done right no matter how large or how small. Attention to detail may be the reason why. Consider, for example, that every morning before the technicians make their rounds, Tim Cavanaugh takes the time to review each stop with them. It's a team-like approach that creates camaraderie while reducing the margin for error.

The services Cavanaugh's offers range from traditional interior and perimeter pest control and termite/carpenter ant services to bird and animal control, weed and brush management, deer repellant applications and odor elimination. In addition, the company is one of only a few in the state with the licensing required to tent and fumigate entire buildings.

Challenges and Rewards

Although Ralph Cavanaugh readily admits that a family-owned business can be as ripe with challenges as it is with rewards, he wouldn't have it any other way. "A family business is a challenge and we all have to do our best not to take it home with us," he said. "But the positive spin is that the third generation is now involved and you always know you can trust your family members because they realize how much is at stake. Like you, they want to do well."