American Pest Acquires Atlas Exterminator Co. Inc.,

Fulton, MD, August 31, 2020—American Pest, Washington DC’s leading provider in modern, preventative pest management, acquires Atlas Exterminator Co., Inc.—a family-owned pest control firm located in Cockeysville, MD.

Atlas Exterminator Co. Inc. has been serving homes and businesses in Baltimore and surrounding areas for over 70 years, providing the highest quality pest control service in Baltimore County. Bruce Morgan, Owner of Atlas Exterminator Co., Inc., and past President of the Maryland State Pest Control Association (MSPCA), currently resides as chairman of the Wood Destroying Insect (WDI) Committee—stewarding the state’s credentialed program and training needs. “We look forward to cultivating a relationship based on the respect and conviction that Atlas has provided to their customers over the last seventy years,” says David Billingsly, President of American Pest. “Atlas’ accomplished pest control professionals are a great addition to our diverse, growing team.”

Bruce Morgan, owner of Atlas Exterminator Co. Inc. adds, “At Atlas we have always valued the confidence business owners and homeowners have placed in our team members and our service quality. With this merger, we found a partner with comparable values—a partner focused on service excellence—an organization that offers an assortment of new service lines to compliment what Atlas already provides.”

The acquisition of Atlas Exterminator Co. Inc., is American Pest’s 12th acquisition in 48 months, bringing 10 additional pest professionals to its expanding team. The Aust Group acted as exclusive financial advisor. About American Pest: American Pest, a part of Anticimex Group, has been providing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) solutions since 1925. Our team consists of over 250 brand ambassadors— specialists in pest prevention and customer experience. We credit our longstanding tradition of excellence to our people, who provide quality pest control solutions to over 40,000 homes and businesses and millions of square feet of federal offices and institutions throughout Washington D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.