Rentokil Expands with Acquisition of Eight Companies

READING, Pa. – Rentokil North America announced the acquisition of eight companies across the United States. The acquisitions significantly expand Rentokil’s service footprint across the country in more than 15 states.

"The Rentokil family continues to grow with the acquisition of these strong companies,” said John Myers, President and CEO of Rentokil North America. “We are proud to add to our legacy of protecting people and enhancing lives, and adding to our valuable employee base and customer service areas.”

The recent acquisitions add more than 900 colleagues to the company. Last week, Rentokil also announced the acquisition of Environmental Pest Service, the parent company of Bug Out and Arrow Environmental Services. The other companies acquired in Q4 2020 include:  

Bain Pest Control — Bain Pest Control is based in Lowell, Mass., and serves communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Maine. The Potomac Company acted as exclusive financial advisor to Bain Pest Control. 

Blue Chip Pest Control —  Founded in 1971, Blue Chip Pest Control is based in Fenton, Mo., and serves commercial and residential customers in the metro St. Louis area as well as communities in Illinois. The Potomac Company acted as the financial advisor to Blue Chip Pest Control.

Garrie Pest Control —  Garrie Pest Control, founded in 1972, serves residential and commercial customers in the New York Hudson Valley communities and Fairfield County, Conn. 

Griffin Pest Solutions — Griffin Pest Solutions, founded in 1929, has built a strong client base in Michigan as well as Northern Indiana and Northwest Ohio. Griffin was ranked No. 60 on the 2020 PCT list. 

Ja-Roy Pest Control — Ja-Roy Pest Control, ranked No. 88 on the 2020 PCT list, is based in Louisiana and provides residential and commercial services to customers in the Northshore area of Lake Ponchartrain, north of New Orleans. 

McNeely Pest Control — The North Carolina-based McNeely Pest Control serves customers in North Carolina and southwest Virginia and was ranked No. 51 on the 2020 PCT list.

Suburban Exterminating — Based in Smithtown, N.Y., Suburban Exterminating serves commercial and residential customers on Long Island, including Nassau, Suffolk and the East End.

The Bug Man —  The Bug Man is based in Murfreesboro, Tenn., and serves the metro Nashville communities.