MOORE QUALITY PEST CONTROL - Key Persons
Christopher Moore started Moore Quality Pest Control in 2008 after having worked in the pest industry on and off since 1998. Chris started his career with Clark Pest Control, where he was a top sales producer and technician, and later worked as a route manager for Pointe Pest Control, which was sold to Terminex in 2008. Throughout his career, Chris became familiar with the industry business practices and wanted to start a business that values customers, offers a quality experience, and features services that are tailored to customer needs. He noticed that pest control companies generally fall into three categories: 1) larger companies or major corporations that often buy out smaller or start-up companies, 2) start-ups with the intention of flipping to the major/larger companies, and 3) independent or small companies, including "mom and pop" operations. His vision was the latter - to start a family business that represented the heart of the community, that would not dilute quality by selling to a larger corporation and that continues placing customers at the center of service. He wanted to provide his family a legacy to build upon for future generations. "I figure I could start my own business, where I can be in charge of my own destiny and earning potential. I've always had an entrepreneurial spirit," Chris said.
In the past, Chris has owned a children's consignment store, as well as graduated from the San Joaquin Delta College Police Academy and has been an Emergency Medical Technician. However, his interest in pest control brought him back to the industry. Chris has been involved in youth athletics for more than 20 years, having coached at Tracy Express Girls Softball, Babe Ruth Baseball, Tracy Unified School District (boys' basketball) and various competitive softball travel teams. Chris is the head coach of the girls' softball program at Millennium High School in Tracy, where most of his children graduated.
Outside of pest control, Chris is passionate about his family, coaching youth sports, animals and his granddaughter Isabelle Mia Moore. "I'm passionate about coaching youth because I like to be a part of developing character among our youth," he said. "Aside from our business and my family, coaching is my life." An interesting fact is that Chris, who is an avid animal lover, used to raise Nigerian dwarf show goats.
Joshua Moore has been with Moore Quality Pest Control for 12 years, initially assisting his father and company owner, Christopher Moore, since high school. "It started with helping my dad knock down spider webs, passing out flyers and helping with paperwork. It was loving what my dad did growing up," Josh said. Like his dad, he had an interest in bugs, reptiles, and furry creatures as a child. After graduating from Millennium High School (Tracy, CA), Josh obtained his license from the California's Structural Pest Control Board to work for the family business full time. Josh has been a technician with the company since 2013, building on his enthusiasm for pest control and his enjoyment of customer engagement. "My favorite part is the people I meet. I'm a social person and most of my people are friendly. I enjoy engaging in conversations with them, learning about them and sharing information," Josh said.
Outside of the industry, Josh's interests include sports (especially football), cooking, animals, the outdoors, photography, and spending time with family. He is also learning to play guitar. Josh has volunteered coaching sports for 10 years, including assisting his father coach youth girls' softball with Tracy Express and various competitive travel teams. More recently, he was an assistant coach with Mountain House Flag Football League in 2018 and 2019. Josh's main priority is his spunky, charming and rambunctious little daughter, Isabelle Mia Moore. "She is my everything - the one little mouse I'll never get rid of," he said. In fact, Isabelle is the inspiration behind Josh long hair mane. He has been growing his hair since Isabelle was born in 2014 and persists in not cutting it. An interesting fact is that Josh was a pageant baby, winning the Hawaiian Tropic Baby in 1993.
Job Titles:
- Route Manager
- Technician With
Joshua Hidalgo has been a technician with Moore Quality Pest Control since 2017, bringing great work ethic and a variety of work experience to the forefront. Josh has a background in groundskeeping, roofing, painting, electric, construction and handyman work. "I've done a little bit of everything," he said. The pest control industry is a natural fit for Josh, who has had an interest in insects since he was a child. One of his hobbies was collecting insects. He was intrigued with the opportunity to deal with insects and other creatures on a professional level. "Working in the industry, I've learned so much more interesting things about pest behavior. It's very interesting," Josh said. Josh's favorite parts of the job are learning about different pests and working in a diverse community. "Our customers are very diverse and I enjoy learning about their cultures and getting to know them," he said.
Outside of the industry, Josh's interests include sports, coaching, playing softball and baseball, fishing and spending time with his wife Priscilla, their children and extended family. Josh, who is very competitive, has been coaching youth girls' softball for more than 15 years, including coaching his daughters. Currently, he is an assistant coach for varsity softball at Millennium High School in Tracy. He has coached in various competitive travel softball teams in the past. Josh is a proud father and family man, responsible for a lively blended home and 9 children. His children range in ages, from his oldest adult daughter Monica born in 1997, to his youngest little girl Lilah born in 2020. An interesting fact about Josh is that he wrestled in a junior high team while he was in the 3rd grade.