Pest Management Professional, January 2019
TAKE 2 The perfect match By Heather Gooch PMP Editor I t would seem that Santa was very good to several pest management professionals PMPs last month in that there were quite a few companies looking to sell that matched up with companies looking to buy Among the bigger pest management firm deals taking place recently was Memphis Tenn based Terminix Commercial purchasing New York City based Assured Environments Atlanta Ga based Arrow Exterminators expanded its Houston Texas presence by acquiring Semarck Pest Control In South Carolina Aiken based Smith Sons Pest Control merged with Columbia based Modern Exterminating taking on the Modern name Rentokil Steritech based in Reading Pa meanwhile acquired Vermont Pest Control based in Middletown Springs Vt And on the international franchising front Richmond Va based Mosquito Squad has new owners in Authority Brands based in Columbia Md One thing is for certain If 2019 is your year to either put out feelers for a buyer or to expand by acquisition were here for you every step of the way In this issue check out Dan Gordons outlook for 2019 starting on p 63 Online weve also curated our annual mergers and acquisitions surveys advice and coverage at mypmp net tag merger guide PMP You can reach GOOCH at hgooch@ northcoastmedia net or 330 321 9754 Rewarding work 8 January 2019 Pest Management Professional mypmp net ILLUSTRATION LEO MICHAEL A t Pest Management Professional PMP we strive to share insights from those who work in the field day in and day out to protect their customers health and property from pest infestations For the cover story about termites see Homewreckers on p TM4 readers enthusiastically explained how satisfying termite control can be Turns out pest management professionals PMPs find it rewarding to help prevent their customers structures typically their largest investment from being reduced to sawdust by these tiny terrors with an appetite for destruction All of our interviewed PMPs for our termite management coverage said they truly want to help solve their customers termite problems no matter how challenging Termite control may not be for every PMP knowledge of termite species and behavior construction basics and treatment options are just a few of the keys to success But perhaps thats why those who offer it find it so rewarding PMPs have the knowledge and the skills to improve the quality of life for the residents of their communities Your experience matters to your customers because it reassures them you are capable of conquering the pests that are destroying their homes When your goal is to protect your customers health and property termite management is a satisfying means to that end PMP You can reach SOFRANEC at dsofranec@ northcoastmedia net or 216 706 3793 By Diane Sofranec PMP Senior Editor
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