At Kilauea Pest Control, we believe in taking care of our people the same way we care for our community — with genuine respect, a sense of responsibility, and a spirit of aloha. We’re proud to represent our home, Hawai‘i, on a national stage while staying true to the values that shape us. When our team feels valued, supported, and empowered, everything else naturally follows.
This year, that commitment was recognized nationwide. PCT Magazine named Kilauea Pest Control the No. 1 Large-Sized Pest Control Company in the Nation in their 2025 Best Places to Work awards.
We’re honored. We’re humbled. And we know this recognition belongs to our entire Kilauea ‘ohana: our hardworking pest control technicians, our customer care crew, our managers, and the customers who trust us in their homes and businesses every day.
Why This Matters to Us
This award doesn’t measure sales or size. It’s about people. According to PCT Magazine, they evaluate “leadership, corporate culture, communication, role satisfaction, work environment, training, development, pay and benefits, and overall engagement.”
Our Train-the-Trainer program may have stood out. It’s one of the ways we invest in our team’s growth by empowering experienced employees to mentor and lead the next generation. But the heart of our recognition comes from something deeper: the close-knit, goal-driven team we’ve built here in Hawai‘i. We operate like an ‘ohana — supporting each other while striving to improve, reach goals, and serve our community better every day.
Rooted in Hawai‘i, Built for People
Living and working in Hawai‘i shapes everything we do. Our islands teach us to value relationships, adapt to unique challenges, and think creatively when finding solutions. That means our workplace culture isn’t just “friendly” — it’s connected, collaborative, and grounded in trust.
From making sure parents can attend school events to building strong mentorship opportunities, we focus on what matters most to our team so they can give their best to our customers.
“To watch the team grow as individuals, grow in their business acumen, grow in their work-life balance — this is the greatest reward.” — John Speed, President
Looking Ahead: Meeting the Needs of Our Community
In Hawai‘i, needs change quickly, and finding the right solutions is easier said than done. But with the growth, resources, and dedication our team has built, we’re ready to meet those needs head-on.
That means:
- Expanding leadership development programs so more of our team can step into roles that inspire and lead.
- Growing new divisions — from pools to rodent exclusion — to provide solutions that make life in Hawai‘i safer, more comfortable, and more sustainable.
- Continuing to give back to the community that has supported us from day one.
Mahalo Nui Loa
Being named No. 1 in the nation is a milestone, but it’s not our finish line. We’ll continue to grow, adapt, and serve with aloha, representing Hawai‘i with pride wherever the work takes us.
Mahalo for being part of our journey. Want to read the full feature from PCT Magazine? Click here to see their 2025 Best Places to Work list and learn more about what makes Kilauea Pest Control stand out on a national stage.
