Rentokil North America has acquired Aanteater Pest Control and Wildlife Services, which is based in Hamilton, Ontario, for an undisclosed sum.
John Myers, president and chief executive of Rentokil North America, said: “Aanteater Pest Control has created a business based on loyalty and service throughout their market. We are thrilled to expand Rentokil’s presence in Ontario and welcome the Aanteater employees and customers to the Rentokil family.”
Aanteater was founded in 1996 by Roger Burley, with Sandra Robinson-Gray joining in 2006. The company provides pest control to commercial and residential customers in the metro Toronto areas, as well as Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton, Mississauga and Brampton.
In a statement Mr Burley and Ms Robinson-Gray said: “Our primary concern has always been our employees and customers, and Rentokil is a great fit for all of us.
“While working with its team, it was clear that Rentokil’s commitment to service gave us confidence that our employees will receive exceptional opportunities and our customers will be well taken care of in the same manner as that they are used to.”