Why Us?
People who have infants, allergies and respiratory issues as well as nursing homes, schools, and medical facilities especially appreciate the eco-friendly approach to the elimination of household pests. Scope has remained solid in integrity, honesty, and service as well as having a very good success rate for pest elimination and control.
Many of Scope’s first customers are still faithful to them for all of their pest control needs. Working their way through the next phase of life, the relationship between the team at Scope and client has grown. One of the greatest pleasures is being part of the next generation, as they become adults and home owners themselves, calling Scope for all of their pest needs.
Treating with Integrity and Innovation since 1987
Our Story
As a child, Kevin Touchton had already learned a lot about the pest control industry. His father owned a pest control company in St. Augustine, Florida, and he learned how to help as a teenager. After college, where he acquired a degree in Biology with a major in Entomology, he managed the family business for his dad. He developed new ideas and techniques, being intentional about keeping up with the latest research and development in the industry. He and Carolyn were married in 1981 and moved to the Tampa Bay
area in 1985. They began Scientific Consultants on Pest Elimination, Inc. in 1987.
Kevin had been noticing his allergic reactions multiplying over the years, and if he was going to remain in the pest control industry, he was going to have to change the way he exposed himself to chemicals. He began developing more innovative ways to take care of specific pest problems, like sealing gaps, using baits, spraying inside walls, and choosing non-allergenic products whenever possible. Eventually, S.C.O.P.E. became an eco-friendly pest and termite company, serving residential homes as well as commercial buildings. As the years progressed, Kevin got help here and there but it was mainly just him running the routes.
​
In 2011, Zach was hired as a tech who formerly worked for another pest control. Zach had already grown close to the family as they attended the same church and eventually married to their daughter. Pest control fell into Zach's lap as soon as he graduated high school. He spent two years as a flex employee, learning all levels of the company-from termite inspections to general household pest and lawn services. After that, he came to Scope to help out Kevin through the busy summer.
Seeing the passion Kevin had for pest control, it didn't take long for Zach to pick up that same passion. Kourtney took over for Carolyn and Kelly (Kevin and Carolyn's firstborn) after Kelly had worked in the field helping Kevin and Carolyn in the office for over 10 years.
​
In 2017, Zach became a certified operator in both general household pests and wood destroying organisms. This helped to pave the way for the next generation to take on the family buisness. Zach had thankfully already met every customer working side by side with Kevin as well as on his own routes and was running the day to day background responsibilities of the business as Director of Operations. From 2019 to 2021, Kevin had been transitioning into retirement. As he slowed down, Zach needed assistance in the field and clerical work only seemed to multiply for Kourtney. In March 2020, Scope hired Eli as a field Technician. He quickly picked up the trade working along side Zach. A couple months later, Sarah was hired as an assistant to Kourtney in the office. Both Eli and Sarah's families have been good friends of Kevin and Carolyn close to 20 years and attend the same church. In January 2022, Kourtney and Zach officially purchased Scope from Kevin and Carolyn, continuing the family legacy that they had started in 1987.
​