Day: August 15, 2018

Rentokil Steritech, a Rentokil North America company, finalized a deal to acquire Marysville, Washington-based business Pratt Pest Management. The acquisition further expands Rentokil Steritech’s density in the Northwestern U.S. market. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Established in 1991 by Dana Pratt, who has led the business as president for the last 27 years,  Pratt Pest Management has built a long-standing reputation as a provider of outstanding customer service to homeowners and businesses in Marysville, Camano Island, and surrounding Seattle metro. “In the booming Seattle market, there is a need for expert pest control services for both business and … Read more

Dwyer Group, a large multi-brand franchiser, has acquired Mosquito Joe, a top mosquito franchise business. Among Dwyer Group’s franchise brands are The Grounds Guys in the U.S. and Canada and Countrywide Grounds Maintenance in the U.K. Here is the press release announcing the acquisition: Dwyer Franchising, LLC (“Dwyer Group”), one of the world’s largest parent companies of home service brands, has announced the acquisition of Mosquito Joe, the leading franchisor in the mosquito control services industry based in Virginia Beach, Va. This event marks the first acquisition for Dwyer Group since announcing Harvest Partners as its new private equity partner … Read more

Texas based interior landscape company Natura has acquired Tropical Gardens, a Harlingen Texas based interior plant design and service company operating in the Rio Grande Valley regions of Texas. “This is a strategic acquisition enabling us to increase our presence to better serve our existing client base and the opportunity to grow throughout the rapidly expanding Rio Grande Valley market.” said Mike Senneff, Natura Founder & CEO. Tropical Gardens was founded in 1980 by Bill and Sue DeBrook, “We entered into the interior landscape business to expand on the success of our retail nursery and the enjoyment of bringing plants indoors.” said Ms. … Read more