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title: "Yates-Astro Acquires A-1 Economic Exterminators Based in Brunswick, Georgia"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/1fa2cc17-7007-4838-8ce1-a51bbc9968be
source: "Pest Control Technology"
original_url: https://www.pctonline.com/yates-astro-acquires-a-1-economic-exterminators-based-in-brunswick-georgia
category: "Home Services"
industry: "Home Services"
topics: ["Finance & M&A"]
published: 2026-07-07T09:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-07-07T13:15:28.749Z
image: https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/image/2026/07/06/yates-astro-948.jpg
---

# Yates-Astro Acquires A-1 Economic Exterminators Based in Brunswick, Georgia

**TL;DR:** Yates-Astro Termite and Pest Control has acquired A-1 Economic Exterminators, expanding its footprint in Georgia. The acquisition includes the assets and customer base of A-1 Economic Exterminators, which serves Glynn, Brantley, and McIntosh counties.

*originally published in Pest Control Technology on 2026-07-07. [Read the original](https://www.pctonline.com/yates-astro-acquires-a-1-economic-exterminators-based-in-brunswick-georgia).*

## Story

Yates-Astro Termite and Pest Control has acquired A-1 Economic Exterminators in Brunswick, Georgia.

The acquisition encompasses the A-1 Economic Exterminators business that serves Glynn County, Brantley County, and McIntosh County. These areas will now be serviced by Yates-Astro’s Brunswick Branch.

Yates-Astro stated that Shirley Madray, owner of A-1 Economic Exterminators, selected Yates-Astro to continue providing service to her customers. The Yates-Astro team expressed honor in carrying on the trusted service that Madray’s customers have come to rely on.

> "A-1 Economic Exterminators has been serving Brunswick families and businesses since 1977, and their reputation for dependable service, professionalism, and strong community relationships makes them an excellent fit for our organization,” said Rick Culbreth, Jr., president of Yates-Astro. “This acquisition expands our local presence while preserving the values that customers have come to expect. The transaction was made even more meaningful by the genuine respect and trust that exists between our companies, creating a smooth transition and a bright future for both our employees and customers."

To ensure a seamless transition, Madray has collaborated closely with Yates-Astro. This cooperation included reviewing customer accounts, service history, and important property details.

## Entities

- Home Services (sector)
- acquisition (topic)
- expansion (topic)
- pest control (topic)
- Pest Control Technology (publication)
- Brunswick, Georgia (location)
- Yates-Astro (company)
- A-1 Economic Exterminators (company)
- Shirley Madray (person)
- Rick Culbreth, Jr. (person)
- Yates-Astro acquisition of A-1 Economic Exterminators (deal)

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Originally reported by Pest Control Technology (https://www.pctonline.com/yates-astro-acquires-a-1-economic-exterminators-based-in-brunswick-georgia). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/1fa2cc17-7007-4838-8ce1-a51bbc9968be).