PestBrief Acquirers Romex Pest Control Acquisitions
PE-backed Founded 2012 · Southlake, TX

Romex Pest Control Acquisitions

Romex Pest Control is a PE-backed, Texas-native pest control platform headquartered in Southlake, TX. It is the most active Texas-specific acquirer, completing 5–12 Texas deals per year at 0.9–1.3× revenue. Romex targets operators with $300K–$3M in revenue — smaller than most nationals will consider — making it the most realistic buyer for small Texas operators. It is building toward a strategic exit in 2026–2028.

Romex Pest Control is a Texas-native platform that has grown rapidly through both organic D2D sales and acquisitions, primarily in the DFW and Houston markets. Backed by private equity, Romex is building a Texas-first pest control consolidator.

Acquisition profile
Revenue $150M+ (est., 2024)
Employees 1,200+
Deal pace 5–12 TX deals/year
Multiple range 0.9–1.3× revenue
Preferred size $300K–$3M revenue
TX presence Core market

Texas markets

Core market — Texas is Romex's primary operating geography

Preferred service mix

Types of operator books Romex actively targets

ResidentialMosquitoCommercial

Acquisition approach

Romex is the most active Texas-native acquirer — they know the TX regulatory environment, the local markets, and the operators. For smaller TX operators ($300K–$2M), Romex is often the most realistic acquirer. They move faster than national players and are willing to pay fair prices for well-run small operators. PE backing creates a defined exit horizon (~2026–2027).

Key facts

  • · Texas-native — founded and headquartered in Southlake; understands local market
  • · PE-backed (undisclosed firm); building toward a strategic sale or recapitalization
  • · Most active acquirer for operators under $2M revenue in Texas
  • · Uses D2D sales plus acquisitions to build route density
  • · Exit horizon likely 2026–2028; actively acquiring to maximize platform size

Recent Romex acquisitions

2024
Multiple DFW tuck-ins
Dallas-Fort Worth
3+ confirmed acquisitions in DFW corridor
2024
Houston metro operator
Houston
Expanded Houston branch
2023
Multiple TX operators
Statewide
Accelerated pace as PE exit approaches

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

Frequently asked questions about Romex Pest Control

Is Romex Pest Control PE-backed? +
Yes. Romex is backed by a private equity firm (undisclosed) and is actively building its platform toward a strategic sale or recapitalization expected in 2026–2028. This creates urgency in its acquisition pace — it is actively buying to maximize platform size before exit.
What size companies does Romex acquire? +
Romex targets Texas pest control operators with $300K–$3M in annual revenue. This is smaller than most national acquirers (who typically start at $500K–$1M), making Romex the most realistic buyer for small Texas operators who want to sell.
Is Romex the most active acquirer in Texas? +
Romex is the most active Texas-native acquirer, completing 5–12 Texas deals per year. National acquirers (Rentokil, Rollins) have higher total US deal counts but distribute those deals across all 50 states. Romex focuses exclusively on Texas.
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