PestBrief Acquirers Rollins, Inc. Acquisitions
Public company Founded 1948 · Atlanta, GA

Rollins, Inc. Acquisitions

Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL) is the second-largest US pest control company, parent of Orkin and HomeTeam Pest Defense. Rollins acquires 20–30 pest control companies per year at 1.2–1.6× revenue, targeting operators with $1M–$15M in revenue. Texas is a top-3 market for Rollins, with active acquisitions through Orkin branches in DFW, Houston, and Austin.

Rollins is the second-largest pest control company in the US and the parent of Orkin, HomeTeam Pest Defense, Western Pest Services, and Fox Pest Control. It is a serial acquirer with a disciplined tuck-in strategy executed through its brand portfolio.

Acquisition profile
Revenue $3.4B (2024)
Employees 19,000+
Deal pace 20–30 US deals/year
Multiple range 1.2–1.6× revenue
Preferred size $1M–$15M revenue
TX presence Statewide

Texas markets

Statewide — Orkin brand dominant; HomeTeam strong in new construction markets

Preferred service mix

Types of operator books Rollins actively targets

ResidentialCommercialTermiteNew construction

Acquisition approach

Rollins acquires through its operating brands, not the Rollins parent brand directly. Orkin handles most residential tuck-ins. HomeTeam targets new construction markets. Integration is methodical — operators retain local identity for 6–12 months. Rollins is known for fair but conservative valuations.

Key facts

  • · NYSE: ROL; ~$14B market cap (2025)
  • · Orkin is the flagship brand — founded 1901, over 400 US locations
  • · HomeTeam Pest Defense focuses on builder-installed pest tubes (new construction)
  • · Rollins rarely loses deals on price — they compete on certainty and integration track record
  • · Texas is a top-3 market by revenue for Rollins

Recent Rollins acquisitions

2024
Fox Pest Control
Nationwide
Multi-market acquisition; Fox brand retained
2023
Various TX tuck-ins
DFW / Houston
Ongoing tuck-in activity through Orkin branches
2022
Waltham Services
Northeast
Commercial-heavy book; illustrates commercial appetite

Deal list is representative, not exhaustive. Many tuck-in acquisitions are not publicly disclosed.

Frequently asked questions about Rollins, Inc.

What is Rollins's acquisition strategy? +
Rollins acquires through its operating brands — primarily Orkin for residential tuck-ins and HomeTeam for new construction markets. It completes 20–30 US deals per year, pays 1.2–1.6× revenue, and integrates methodically over 6–12 months while retaining acquired brands.
What multiple does Rollins pay for pest control companies? +
Rollins typically pays 1.2–1.6× annual revenue, higher than Rentokil's typical range. It is known for fair, consistent valuations and rarely loses deals on price — competing on deal certainty and integration track record instead.
What size pest control companies does Rollins acquire? +
Rollins targets operators with $1M–$15M in annual revenue. Larger deals are evaluated by the Rollins parent M&A team; smaller deals are handled through branch-level outreach from Orkin and HomeTeam.
Does Rollins acquire pest control companies in Texas? +
Yes. Rollins is active across Texas through Orkin branches in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, Plano, Frisco, and Arlington. HomeTeam is particularly active in DFW and Austin suburbs where new construction volume is high.
What brands does Rollins own? +
Rollins owns Orkin (general pest, residential and commercial), HomeTeam Pest Defense (new construction, Taexx systems), Western Pest Services (Northeast commercial), Fox Pest Control, and several other regional brands.
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