American City Pest & Termite Announces Acquisition

American City acquired Los Angeles-based Frank and Son’s Exterminators.


(Pictured, from left to right, Greg Bausch, operations manager; Celia Shockey, owner; Jim Shockey, owner; Cindy Ziemke, president; and Andi Moreno, general manager)

GARDENA CITY, Calif. — American City Pest & Termite acquired Los Angeles-based Frank and Son’s Exterminators. This deal will add over 400 monthly pest customers as well as termite revenue for an approximate addition of $600,000 annually to the steadily growing $4.6 million Los Angeles-based, family-owned business.

“Frank and Son’s was founded 40 years ago by Frank who passed away in 2016. Their customers are accustomed to quality, personalized and dependable service which is exactly what our company offers. Our family run business is run much like theirs, so the transition has been seamless,” said Cindy Ziemke, president of American City Pest & Termite. 

Founded in 1979 by Cindy’s father, Jim Shockey, American City Pest has been buying at least one company per year for the past six years including Class Termite, Pug’s Bugs and Wise Pest Control to name a few. “Along with acquiring companies, we are equally focused on growing organically by concentrating on customer referrals, internet advertising and other forms of marketing as well,” says Cindy Ziemke.