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Pest control acquirers we could document (2026-09)
| Acquirer | Owner / sponsor | HQ | Focus | Footprint (as stated) | Latest dated event (source) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rollins (Orkin and others) | Public (NYSE: ROL) | Atlanta, GA | Residential and commercial pest control | 26 transactions in 2025 (22 acquisitions, 4 franchise buybacks); 94 acquisitions over 3 years | |
| Public (Rentokil Initial plc; NYSE: RTO ADS) | North American HQ not stated in cited release | Pest control, hygiene | Completed Terminix acquisition Oct 2022 | ||
| EQT (controlling stake via EQT Future, 2021) with minority investors | Stockholm, Sweden (US operations via acquired brands) | Pest control | Entered Texas in 2025 through three acquisitions | Jun 16, 2025: acquired SafeHaven, Abby’s and Metro Guard (Texas) | |
Certus Pest | Imperial Capital (founded 2019); Liberty Mutual Investments growth investment (May 2024) | Not stated | Residential and commercial pest control (West, Southeast) | 60+ companies brought in (May 2024 release) | |
Arrow Exterminators | Privately held | Atlanta, GA | Pest control, termite, lawn | Acquired Hoffman's Exterminating (2025 revenue above $16M), keeping its brand |
Read this before you answer a letter
Public strategics disclose acquisition counts in their filings; PE platforms disclose deals in releases. Neither publishes a price list, so treat any “they pay X times revenue” claim you hear with care.
Platform vs add-on: what it means for price
A platform is the first company a PE firm buys in a trade or region; it is usually larger, keeps its management and is priced at a higher multiple. An add-on is a smaller company bolted onto that platform, typically at a lower multiple, because the buyer is paying for your customers, technicians and location rather than a management team.
Published ranges for pest control businesses:
| Deal type / size | Multiple | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed residential & commercial, $1M-$5M revenue | 3.5-5x EBITDA | Breakwater M&A - Pest control company valuation multiples 2026 |
| Established operator, $5M-$10M revenue | 5-7x EBITDA | Breakwater M&A - Pest control company valuation multiples 2026 |
| Platform-ready / PE add-on, $10M+ revenue | 6-8.5x EBITDA | Breakwater M&A - Pest control company valuation multiples 2026 |
If one of these groups contacts you
- Do not reply with numbers yet
Run your own range first with the pest control business calculator.
- Ask what kind of deal it is
Platform or add-on? How much cash at close, how much rollover equity or earn-out, and what role they expect you to play for how long.
- Check who owns the buyer
The sponsor and when it invested tell you how soon the buyer itself may be sold, which matters if you roll over equity.
- Talk to more than one buyer
A single-bidder process rarely gets the top of the range. Use our unsolicited offer guide and checklist.
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Twelve questions to ask before you sign anything, including the rollover and earn-out terms that change what you actually take home.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is buying pest control businesses?
We documented 5 active acquirers from primary sources, including Rollins (Orkin and others), Rentokil Terminix, Anticimex. The table lists each one’s owner, footprint and latest dated announcement.
Do PE-backed buyers pay more?
For larger companies, usually yes on headline multiple, but more of the price may come as rollover equity or earn-out. Compare cash at close and your required role, not only the multiple.
Can you introduce me to these buyers?
No. We are not a broker, we do not make introductions and we take no fees from buyers or sellers. See not a broker.
Sources
- Rollins (Orkin and others) - primary source (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Rentokil Terminix - primary source (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Anticimex - primary source (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Certus Pest - primary source (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Arrow Exterminators - primary source (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Breakwater M&A - Pest control company valuation multiples 2026 (accessed 2026-09-23)