NYC PCO Growing Business with Focus on Corporate Clients

NEW YORK – After a decade of learning the pest control industry ropes working for his dad’s business, Superior Pest Elimination, Michael Orlino has gone out on his own, establishing United Pest Solutions, Staten Island, N.Y.

Founded in 2024, United Pest Solutions caters to high-profile clients such as banks, museums and corporate real estate, primarily in Manhattan.

“My dad [Michael Orlino, Sr.] focused more on residential and city contracts. I saw potential for growth in corporate sectors, which many traditional pest control companies overlook,” said Orlino, who began working as a service technician at Superior right out of high school, working his way up through various roles, including quality assurance, sales and key accounts.

Orlino’s approach involves using cutting-edge technology (e.g., green/sustainable products) and providing personalized service. For example, when the company was just starting out, they took on a job in Westchester (far from United’s core service area of NYC).

“It was a long trip and didn’t pay well, but we gave them great service and ended up securing the company's entire portfolio - $8,000 a month,” he said.

Currently, United Pest Solutions employs six technicians and has more than 300 accounts, covering New York City, as well as parts of Florida and New Jersey. Future plans include organic growth stemming from word-of-mouth and direct networking.