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title: "The Pest Rangers Acquires Viper Pest of Allentown, Pa."
url: https://burnaze.com/article/0dd1fee1-8982-4fa8-8257-60d6127b0739
source: "Pest Control Technology"
original_url: https://www.pctonline.com/the-pest-rangers-acquires-viper-pest-of-allentown-pa
category: "Lawn & pest"
industry: "Home Services"
segment: "Lawn & pest"
topics: ["Finance & M&A"]
published: 2026-09-18T08:59:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T12:01:13.457Z
image: https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/image/2026/09/17/cetane-viper.jpg
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# The Pest Rangers Acquires Viper Pest of Allentown, Pa.

**TL;DR:** The Pest Rangers, a Pennsylvania-based pest control company, has acquired Viper Pest Services, a locally owned pest control company serving the Lehigh Valley. The acquisition was announced by Cetane Associates, who served as the sole arranger for Viper Pest and advised on the sale.

*originally published in Pest Control Technology on 2026-09-18. [Read the original](https://www.pctonline.com/the-pest-rangers-acquires-viper-pest-of-allentown-pa).*

## Story

The Pest Rangers, based in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., has acquired Viper Pest Services, located in Allentown, Pa. The acquisition was announced by Cetane Associates, who served as the sole arranger for Viper Pest and advised on the sale. The transaction closed on Sept. 11.

Cetane said Viper Pest was formed in 2016 as a locally owned, family-operated pest control company serving the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. The company specializes in insect and rodent control.

Owner Ryan Lingold will remain with the company following the acquisition, supporting a smooth transition for customers and employees.

“I am very pleased with the outcome of this transaction and grateful to Cetane for guiding us through the process,” Lingold said. “I’m confident that The Pest Rangers will take great care of our customers and employees, and I look forward to continuing to work with the team to ensure a smooth transition.”

The Pest Rangers is a Pennsylvania-based pest control company providing residential and commercial pest management services throughout the state. The company specializes in termite control, rodent removal, and comprehensive pest management solutions.

Jeff King, president of The Pest Rangers, said, “Ryan has built valuable relationships with his customers and employees over the years, and we appreciate the trust he has placed in The Pest Rangers to carry those relationships forward. Our goal with every acquisition is to make the transition as seamless as possible for the customers and the people who helped build the business.”

Bob Williamson, Pest & Lawn Director at Cetane Associates, said Cetane is very pleased for Lingold and the outcome of the transaction.

“He built a great company, and we are happy to see his hard work come to fruition,” Williamson said. “We wish Ryan all the best in the future.”

Cetane served as the sole arranger for Viper Pest and advised on the sale, including an initial valuation opinion, marketing the business through a confidential process, assisting in negotiating the final deal terms, and coordinating the due diligence process. Team members Bob Williamson, Barrett Conway, and Danny O’Laughlin managed the transaction.

## Entities

- Home Services (sector)
- home services (topic)
- family-owned business (topic)
- Pest Control Technology (publication)
- Cetane Associates (investor)
- Jeff King (person)
- The Pest Rangers (company)
- Bob Williamson (person)
- Danny O’Laughlin (person)
- Viper Pest Services (company)
- Ryan Lingold (person)
- Barrett Conway (person)

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Originally reported by Pest Control Technology (https://www.pctonline.com/the-pest-rangers-acquires-viper-pest-of-allentown-pa). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/0dd1fee1-8982-4fa8-8257-60d6127b0739).