About PestBrief

The intelligence layer for pest control M&A.

PestBrief tracks every licensed pest control operator in Texas — 6,284 companies — with revenue estimates, ownership signals, M&A history, and contact data. Updated monthly from TPCB licensing records, enriched with proprietary deal tracking.

What PestBrief tracks

6,284
Operators tracked
Licensed structural PCOs in Texas
100+
M&A deals tracked
Closed transactions in database
10
Active acquirers
National and regional buyers profiled
Monthly
Data update frequency
TPCB license data + M&A signals
$100K–$50M
Revenue coverage
Estimated annual revenue per operator
Texas (2026)
Geographic scope
SE/Southwest expansion 2027

Data methodology

Operator universe. PestBrief starts with the complete Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) structural pest control licensee database — every company licensed to operate under NAICS 561710 in Texas. This is the authoritative source for operator identity and license status.

Revenue estimation. Revenue is estimated using a technician-productivity model calibrated to disclosed M&A deal data. Inputs include licensed technician count, vehicle fleet signals (commercial insurance filings), and Google Business Profile data. Accuracy is ±20% for operators with 5+ technicians; ±35% for smaller operators.

M&A signal detection. PestBrief monitors UCC filings, SBA loan activity, trade name changes, license transfers, and industry press for indicators of acquisition activity. Confirmed deals are tagged with buyer, approximate price, and deal structure when available.

Update cadence. Operator records are refreshed monthly from TDA licensing updates. M&A signals are monitored weekly. Deal pricing is updated when confirmed through public sources or direct confirmation.

Full methodology → 2026 industry index → M&A year in review →

Who uses PestBrief

PE acquirers
Build target lists, track deal activity, monitor competitors in priority markets.
Strategic buyers
Identify tuck-in targets with high recurring revenue and low customer concentration.
M&A advisors
Benchmark sell-side clients against comparable operators before going to market.
Industry suppliers
Prospect new accounts, track operator growth signals, and prioritize outreach.
SaaS vendors
Build territory models, track churn in your installed base, identify expansion accounts.
PCO owners
Understand your buyer universe and benchmark your company before considering a sale.

Geographic coverage roadmap

2025–2026
Texas
6,284 operators, monthly updates
Live
Q2 2026
Florida
~5,100 licensed operators
In progress
Q3 2026
Georgia + Carolinas
~4,200 operators combined
Planned
2027
Full Southeast + Southwest
AZ, NM, LA, TN, AL, MS
Roadmap

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