JP McHale Pest Management Acquires Pest Shield Corporation

Founded in 1932 by Joseph Stangel, Pest Shield Corporation is a third-generation pest and termite control company based in Suffern, N.Y. Passing down the family legacy, Joseph's son, Barry Stangel, a pest control industry veteran, took ownership of the company with his wife Lucile. Their daughter Laura then joined the business and later became the majority owner of Pest Shield Corporation in 1998. Under Laura's leadership, the company expanded its influence throughout greater Rockland County, NY, earning a strong reputation for professionalism and top-notch service over its impressive 90-year history. Pest Shield Corporation has been long standing members of both National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the New York Pest Management Association (NYPMA).

Laura Stangel, owner of Pest Shield Corporation, said JP McHale appealed to Pest Shield, because “they are a larger company, but they have instilled a family-friendly culture that makes them a great fit for our employees and customers."

Jim McHale, president of JP McHale Pest Management added, “I’ve always admired the business Barry, Lucile, and Laura have built from afar. Working with them through this process was everything I suspected and more. We are over the moon to have Laura on our team and have Pest Shield join the JPM family.”

The Aust Group represented Pest Shield Corporation on the transaction. The transaction closed on May 16, 2023, and the terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “I chose The Aust Group not only because of the relationship Stuart had with my father Barry, but because they understand the industry, and each member of The Aust Group brings a special set of skills to the table that is particularly important for mergers and acquisitions,” Laura Stangel said.

The Law Offices of Mark H. Ruff, P.A. represented Pest Shield Corporation as legal counsel.