70% of fumigation companies are owned by Latino families. For decades, immigrants and low-income fumigation workers have not only been able to support their families, but also attain the American Dream of owning their own businesses through hard work.
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90% of workers are minorities.
Wages range from about $17 to $65 per hour.
Fumigation companies offer training and a ladder for advancement.
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Continued Engagement on Issues Impacting Our Local Economy and Public Health
Our local economy relies heavily on real estate, and real estate depends on reliable, science-based pest management. Termite treatments are often required to secure government-backed mortgages like FHA and VA loans. Pest control is also critical for addressing infestations of bed bugs, cockroaches, mice, and rats—pests that threaten the health, safety, and quality of life of residents, especially in multi-family housing.
That’s why our chamber remains actively engaged and vigilant on any local, state, or federal policy that could disrupt this essential service—particularly those affecting Latino-owned small businesses that form the backbone of our regional economy.
In the Los Angeles area, more than 70 percent of fumigation companies are Hispanic-owned. These small business owners are honest, hardworking people who employ local workers, many earning more than $15 an hour, and help drive upward mobility and access to the American Dream.
The message needs to be clear: decisions impacting our health and economy must be rooted in science. The safety of our families, the structural integrity of our homes and businesses, and the livelihood of hundreds of Latino workers depend on it.
We urge our community to remain informed and engaged. The strength of our economy and the health of our neighborhoods depend on it.