Certus Acquires Geyer’s Pest Control Services

Certus expands in Southern California with the acquisition of Geyer's, Acton, Calif. The acquisition was announced by The Aust Group.


ACTON, Calif. — The Aust Group announced that its client, Geyer’s Pest Control Services, was acquired by Certus Pest.

Geyer’s, based in Acton, Calif., was founded by Mark Geyer in 1999. Geyer has been involved in the pest control industry for over 40 years, starting as a service technician in 1980. Geyer’s provides pest and gopher control services to customers throughout the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Antelope Valley. Geyer and his staff will join the Certus team and add density to Certus’ existing footprint in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Geyer said, “The Aust Group’s support was instrumental to making our sale seamless and successful. From the synopsis of the company for the sales presentation to information gathering and due diligence, The Aust Group helped me to understand and manage what is likely the largest transaction of my life. The Aust Group acted with character and professionalism in their negotiations. They presented my company as polished and organized in an honest and straightforward manner. I would recommend The Aust Group to other pest control companies when it comes time to sell.”

The Aust Group represented Geyer’s as the exclusive financial advisor on the transaction. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.