Arrow Exterminators Acquisitions
Arrow Exterminators is the 5th-largest US pest control company, headquartered in Atlanta, GA. It is partially employee-owned (ESOP) and acquires 8–15 pest control companies per year at 1.1–1.5× revenue. Arrow is known for retaining acquired brands for 12–18 months post-close. Texas has been a stated acquisition priority since 2022, with active deal activity in DFW and Houston.
Arrow Exterminators is the 5th-largest pest control company in the US, operating primarily in the Southeast and Southwest. Family-owned and employee-owned (ESOP), Arrow is an active acquirer with a track record of retaining acquired brands and maintaining operator culture.
Texas markets
Growing — entered Texas market via acquisitions 2018–2022
Preferred service mix
Types of operator books Arrow actively targets
Acquisition approach
Arrow is known for preserving the culture of acquired companies. They often retain original owner names and branding for 12–18 months. Partial ESOP ownership means employees have a stake in the business — Arrow looks for operators whose team would be receptive to this model. Texas is a growth priority for Arrow in 2024–2026.
Key facts
- · Partially employee-owned (ESOP) — employees have direct equity stake
- · Retains acquired brands longer than most national acquirers
- · Texas has been a stated acquisition priority since 2022 annual report
- · Founder Starkey family still active in leadership
- · Ranked #5 nationally by revenue; growing faster than Orkin and Terminix
Recent Arrow acquisitions
Deal list is representative, not exhaustive. Many tuck-in acquisitions are not publicly disclosed.
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