Weed Control And Prevention Service Business In Montana For Sale

Business description

This family owned and operated Weed Control and Prevention Company was established in Montana in 1985. It offers service throughout western and southwestern portion of the state. Establishing total vegetation control in the early spring includes spraying of electrical substations, roadsides, farm and ranch, riverbanks, storage areas, industrial yards, parking areas, vacant lots, etc.


In addition to applying herbicides, the company is also a licensed dealer for herbicides, pesticides and rodenticides. The company only applies herbicides which requires Special Licensing.

Other information

Expansion potential:

Expansion into home lawn care is an unexplored market with little or no competition. Also expansion into neighboring counties and/or statewide.

This expansion would still allow the business to have an eight month season. The current owners enjoy November – February off for family visits and other recreational travel / hobbies.

Competition / Market:

One retail facility in the city. No other chemical sales or hands on application spraying are available in a 40 mile radius of the city.

Support & training:

The owner will provide two weeks of training for the new entering party. In addition, the owner will be available for consulting advice during a transition period. There is an active trade association with an education emphasis in the county and state.

Reasons for selling:

Owner wishes to retire.

Owner financing:

Owner financing is available. Please contact the seller for more information.

Financing available:

Seller Financing is available at the selling price with $100,000 down. There is a bank credit line of $25,000.00 that may be assumable.

SDE updated as of 12/11.

BizAdvocates.com will assist a qualified buyer with Third Party SBA financing including a line of (credit) working capital with 10% as a down payment. Unsecured seller financing is not encouraged except as part of a formalized Structured Sale that meets current IRS guidelines and/or, as may be required by a SBA lender.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

$23,000 (included in the asking price)

Inventory / Stock value:

$18,000 (included in the asking price)

Related documents:

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• NDA and Prequalification Form