From Pest Control Technology – MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Terminix acquired nine pest management companies during the third quarter of 2008 and kicked off the fourth quarter with the addition of Utah-based Pointe Pest Control. Terminix third quarter acquisitions span eight states and two countries and include operations in the Southeast, West, West Coast, New England, Hawaii and Mexico. Quarter three acquisitions included: A Major League Pest Control (Atlanta) Aries Pest Control Inc. (Boston) Ashby Termite & Pest Control (Salinas, Calif.) Canon Pest Control Co. (Pueblo, Colo.) Eagle Pest Management (Orlando, Fla.) Gates and Gates Pest Control (Chattanooga, Tenn.) Pacific Pest Control … Read more

St. Augustine, Fla. –Nanak’s Landscaping, one of Florida’s leading commercial landscape maintenance firms, is excited to announce the expansion of its Gulf Coast operations through the acquisition of All About Green, a highly respected landscape maintenance company headquartered in Sarasota, Fla. All About Green has a history of outstanding service throughout Florida’s west coast and is a welcome addition to Nanak’s. The company’s Founder, Susan Guenther, will join Nanak’s in a management role and continue to deliver the high level of customer service she has become known for. “We are thrilled to have Susan and her talented group of landscaping … Read more

The Scotts Miracle Gro-Company is shopping Smith & Hawken, its high-end outdoor living  products business.  In the second quarter ended June 28, 2008, the Company said retail sales in the  unit were down 24%, due mainly to a reduction in demand for teak furniture.  They did say they continue see strong results in furniture with lower price points.   The Company said in its third quarter conference call “…reality requires that we reassess platforms that we previously believed were the source of long-term opportunity. In this environment we need to minimize distractions and focus on our core business. While we … Read more

Pest Management Professional has an on-line only article, Meet You on the Other Side, featuring executives from Terminix, Orkin, Rentokil and Arrow Exterminators talking about what they look for in acquisition opportunities.  High on the list are revenue mix (recurring versus nonrecurring), pricing, profitability, geography, culture, management and length of time in the business.  Read about what makes acquisitions attractive to these industry leaders here.

Greater Texas Landscapes signed a strategic alliance with Environmental Earthscapes (The Groundskeeper) of Tucson, Ariz., a 100-percent employee owned (ESOP) landscape firm. Austin-based Greater Texas Landscapes was founded in 1981 by Deborah E. Cole, TCLP, CCLP.  GTL provides commercial landscape management and irrigation services as well as high end installation throughout central Texas.  Greater Texas Landscapes has developed a network of valued relationships in the office, retail, industrial, facility, multi-family and homeowner association markets.  GTL has made its mark emphasizing high quality and high touch service on all of its sites. The Groundskeeper with branches in Tucson, Phoenix, Albuquerque, Reno, Las Vegas and … Read more