Description
Orkin, the leading name in pest control, has unveiled a bold new national campaign titled “Pests Are Smart, Orkin Pros Are Smarter,” developed in collaboration with creative agency DDB Chicago. Timed for peak pest season, the campaign blends humour, puppetry, and scientific credibility to spotlight the expertise of Orkin’s extensively trained professionals.
Featuring handcrafted puppets created by members of Wes Anderson’s artistic team, the spots introduce a mischievous lineup of pests — from beer-loving cockroaches to backyard-savvy mosquitoes — all trying to outwit homeowners. But their plans are swiftly thwarted by an Orkin Pro, equipped with over 160 hours of specialised training and true entomological expertise.
The puppets, brought to life with a quirky charm, are voiced by comedic talents including Brian Huskey, Hugh Scott, and Chris Candy, son of the legendary John Candy. Designed to feel both lifelike and whimsical, each character reflects authentic pest behaviour with a playful twist.
This professional campaign titled 'Pests Are Smart, Orkin Pros Are Smarter' was published in United States in April, 2025. It was created for the brand: Orkin, by ad agency: DDB Chicago. This Film medium campaign is related to the Professional Services industry and contains 2 media assets. It was submitted 23 days ago.
Credits
BRAND: Orkin USA
President: Pat Chrzanowski
Vice President, Marketing: Cam Glover
Marketing Directors: Brian Harrison, Lia Vaughn, Andrew Foster
Marketing Managers: Devika Mathur, Khadijah Abe
Team Members: Ian Williams, Benjamin Hottel
AGENCY: DDB Chicago
Chief Executive Officer: Caroline Winterton
Chief Creative Officer: Colin Selikow
Head of Strategy: Jaime McGill
Group Creative Directors: Amy Gozalka, Katie Bero
Creative Directors: Jeff Hodgson, Eli Ferrer, Ross Saunders
Producer: John Paul Ward
Business Lead: Samantha Olis
Account Executive: Charlie Sorrells
Strategy Director: Lucy Remitz
Strategist: Abby Dehyle
Production Manager: Ericka Lynn Svenonius
