PEST CONTROL ACQUISITION
Urbanex
Acquired by
Axum Pest Management
Advised by JW Kendall
View announcement : Urbanex
PEST CONTROL MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
You Built the Business. Make the Exit Count.
We help pest control owners prepare for a sale, connect with qualified buyers, and negotiate a deal that reflects what they’ve built. Led by advisors with experience in pest control ownership, operations, and investment banking.
20+ Years in Pest ControlJustin Kendall · since 2005
Ownership & Operating ExperienceJustin Kendall & Chris Mehalic
Investment Banking BackgroundChris Mehalic
Industry RelationshipsBuilt through years in pest control
01 / SELECTED TRANSACTIONS
Pest Control Transactions. Real Industry Experience.
Explore selected transactions and the businesses behind them.
PEST CONTROL ACQUISITION
ClearDefense Pest Control
Acquired by
Colonial Pest Control
Advised by JW Kendall
View announcement : ClearDefense Pest ControlPEST CONTROL ACQUISITION
TRUClear Pest Control
Acquired by
Individual Investor
Advised by JW Kendall
View announcement : TRUClear Pest ControlView additional transactions
PEST CONTROL ACQUISITION
Piedmont Wildlife & Pest Management
Acquired by
Pestmaster
Advised by JW Kendall
View announcement : Piedmont Wildlife & Pest ManagementPEST CONTROL ACQUISITION
R.D. Dereski Termite & Pest Control
Acquired by
Pestmaster
Advised by JW Kendall
View announcement : R.D. Dereski Termite & Pest ControlPEST CONTROL ACQUISITION
Private Company
Acquired by
Entomo Brands
Advised by JW Kendall
View announcement : Private CompanyPERSONAL INVOLVEMENT, IN AN OWNER’S WORDS
“He was always available for my calls and questions. He worked very hard and got the job done.”
Andrew Gayfield
Former Owner and President
Lamb Exterminating of Central Virginia, LLC
02 / INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Your Advisor Should Know the Business You Built.
Justin Kendall’s pest control career began in 2005, selling door to door. Since then, his experience has included managing branches, owning a business, acquiring companies, and advising other owners.
That operating experience is paired with Chris Mehalic’s background in pest control ownership and investment banking, bringing practical industry knowledge and financial experience to the same table.
Understand the operation
Experience with the day-to-day realities behind the financial statements.
Navigate the industry
Relationships built through years of working with pest control owners and leadership teams.
Prepare for the transaction
Guidance on profitability, positioning, and the decisions involved in a sale.
03 / HOW WE HELP
Advice for the Decisions Ahead.
01
Selling Your Pest Control Business.
Prepare for the sale process, connect with qualified buyers, and work through negotiations and transaction structure.
Let’s discuss your business 02Understanding Your Business’s Value.
Understand how your financial performance, operations, and market position influence the value of your business.
Let’s discuss your business 03Preparing for a Future Sale.
Identify opportunities to strengthen profitability and address operational issues before taking your business to market.
Let’s discuss your businessNeed license placement? We also connect operators with license holders in their market.
Discuss licensingSTART BEFORE THE SALE
A Better Exit Starts Before You’re Ready to Sell.
You don’t have to be ready to sell to start the conversation. Getting involved earlier gives us time to help you strengthen profitability, address operational issues, and prepare your business before it goes to market.
Talk About Your Plans04 / OUR PEOPLE
Industry Experience. Financial Expertise. Direct Relationships.
PEST CONTROL OWNERSHIP & ADVISORY
Justin Kendall
Justin has worked in pest control since 2005, progressing from door-to-door sales through management, ownership, consulting, and M&A. He owns a Pestmaster franchise and has personally completed acquisitions.
That practical experience informs his work with owners: strengthening the business, preparing for a sale, and navigating the decisions involved in an exit.
Experience & background
An Associate Certified Entomologist and Army veteran, Justin has also served on Pest Management Associations and mentored emerging industry professionals.
OPERATING & FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE
Chris Mehalic
Chris brings a decade of experience owning and overseeing a pest control company, alongside a professional background in investment banking and finance at Wells Fargo Securities and Deutsche Bank.
His work spans financial analysis, capital strategy, transaction structuring, and operations—connecting the details of a business with the financial decisions ahead.
Experience & background
Chris holds an MBA from the University of Virginia. His experience also includes business development, financial management, process design, and operations leadership.
05 / OWNER INSIGHTS
Questions Worth Asking Before You Sell.
Justin joins the RVA Small Business Show to discuss preparing for a sale, working with an advisor, and asking price.
PEST CONTROL M&A ADVISORY
Thinking About Selling? Start With a Conversation.
Whether you’re ready to move forward or just exploring your options, talk with a team that understands pest control ownership and the decisions ahead.
Discuss Your Exit