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title: "Tyro Group Acquires American City Pest & Termite in California"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/1f618039-b868-4c0f-af63-3237c433a6c6
source: "Pest Control Technology"
original_url: https://www.pctonline.com/tyro-group-acquires-american-city-pest-and-termite
category: "Lawn & pest"
industry: "Home Services"
segment: "Lawn & pest"
topics: ["Finance & M&A"]
published: 2026-06-09T09:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T11:57:04.320Z
image: https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/image/2026/06/08/american-city-948.jpg
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# Tyro Group Acquires American City Pest & Termite in California

**TL;DR:** Tyro Group has acquired American City Pest & Termite, a California-based pest control provider, marking its second acquisition in the United States. The acquisition is part of Tyro Group's international growth strategy to build a network of high-quality pest control businesses.

*originally published in Pest Control Technology on 2026-06-09. [Read the original](https://www.pctonline.com/tyro-group-acquires-american-city-pest-and-termite).*

## Story

Tyro Group announced the acquisition of American City Pest & Termite, a Gardena, Calif.-based pest control provider. This marks the group’s second acquisition in the United States. The deal was announced by The Aust Group, which acted as the advisor to American City Pest & Termite.

Tyro said the acquisition represents a further step in the group’s international growth strategy, as it continues to build a network of high-quality, customer-focused pest control businesses across key markets.

American City Pest & Termite was founded in 1979 by Jim and Celia Shockey, who opened the business as a family operation from their home. What started at the Shockey family kitchen table has grown over four decades into a trusted community-rooted service provider across Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

With the acquisition, American City Pest & Termite enters a new chapter. After many years of leading the company, President Cindy Ziemke will retire from day-to-day operations and transition into a consultant role with Tyro. Greg Bausch and Andrea (Andi) Moreno will continue in their roles guiding the team, supporting operations and carrying forward the culture and values that have defined American City Pest for 47 years.

“American City has always been about our people, the customers who trust us and our team who show up with pride and integrity,” Ziemke said. “As I retire and move into a consultant role with Tyro, I’m comforted knowing Greg and Andi will continue leading with the same care they’ve shown for years. Tyro’s long-term, people-first approach makes this next chapter feel like a natural fit. I am excited to see our team and customers continue to thrive in the years ahead.”

Tyro said the partnership will support American City Pest’s continued growth in the California market, while enabling the business to benefit from the group’s operational expertise and long-term investment approach.

“We’re very pleased to welcome American City Pest & Termite to Tyro Group,” said Svein Olav Stolen, CEO of Tyro Group. “They have built a highly respected business in California, with a strong reputation for service and a culture that aligns closely with our own. This acquisition strengthens our presence in the US and reflects our ambition to partner with established, well-run businesses that share our values and long-term outlook.”

## Entities

- Home Services (sector)
- acquisition (topic)
- us expansion (topic)
- international growth (topic)
- pest control (topic)
- Pest Control Technology (publication)
- The Aust Group (investor)
- Tyro Group (company)
- Svein Olav Stolen (person)
- American City Pest & Termite (company)
- Jim Shockey (person)
- Celia Shockey (person)

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Originally reported by Pest Control Technology (https://www.pctonline.com/tyro-group-acquires-american-city-pest-and-termite). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/1f618039-b868-4c0f-af63-3237c433a6c6).