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Rost Pest Solutions, making a positive impact in Chicago

By
North Branch Works
April 14, 2026

Rose Pest Solutions is a multi-generational family-owned pest control company founded in 1860 with its first client being the 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln.

The company's founder, Solomon Rose, was hired to combat rats in Civil War tent camps.

Rose and sister company Franklin Pest Solutions provides safe pest control solutions to families and all types of businesses that promote a better environment indoors and out.

Owners Bob Dold Sr., with wife Judy, their son Bob Dold (CEO), and his son Bob Dold III.

Rose is committed to helping maintain a balance between humans and nature without heavy use of chemicals.

A representative from Rose shared that "Nature and animals are always evolving and adapting to human behavior and environmental changes. Our challenge is to stay on top of those changes with technology and scientific methods that maintain a healthy balance between humans and nature."

There is also a challenge to educate the public on what modern day pest control is to empower them to do their part to maintain that healthy balance.

"We are so proud of our partnerships with organizations throughout the communities we serve. We have worked with Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (PNNM) for many years sponsoring Bugapalooza event and exhibits about pollinators, conservation, and climate change impacts on our natural world." says one representative from Rose.

Rose is proud to be leaders in the industry, with involvement at a national level. Rose owner Bob Dold will be the next president of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) whose vision is to have every household and business protected by professional pest management services. 

They work with Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana and other groups to help encourage young girls to follow their dreams and pursue STEM careers.

Rose also partners with food industry groups and apartment associations, zoos, schools and more, providing public health education to all walks of life.

Over the course of its 166-year history, the company has developed an expertise in the industry and shown its strong commitment to community building.

Indeed, Rose Pest Solutions partners closely with many different chambers of commerce and business support organizations in Chicago. 

North Branch Works is thrilled to welcome Rose Pest Solutions as a new member business. 

Businesses and families can reach out to Rose for any pest solution need by calling 1-800-Got PESTS? (NOTE that we do keep the S on Pests and a question mark in this even though it’s an extra character).   

The business specializes in providing high-quality professional services at reasonable prices. Customers include small businesses, manufacturers, and industrial companies. 

For more information about the history of Rose Pest Solutions, please visit this page

Images courtesy of Rose Pest Solutions

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