In 1976 H. Delmer Kirkland moved his family to Fayetteville, Tennessee to provide a pest control service operating under the franchise of Andy's Pest Control. Delmer worked under this franchise for 10 years before changing the name to Kirkland's Pest Control. The start-up began with one pest control route that included approx 25 residential customers in the Lincoln County area. As of today the business has grown to be one of the largest pest control companies in North Alabama and Tennessee.Delmer Kirkland, owner, passed away in August 2009 leaving the business to his four sons who have been working with the company for more than 2 decades. Delmer always credited the success of his business to his spiritual Chief Operating Officer, Jesus, and his dedicated staff.