HomeTeam Pest Defense Acquires Anchor Pest Control

HomeTeam Pest Defense, a Rollins subsidiary, has acquired Pensacola, Fla.-based Anchor Pest Control. The acquisition was announced by The Aust Group, which acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Anchor Pest Control.

Founded in 1976 by father-and-son duo Edward and Lance Davis, Anchor Pest Control has provided comprehensive pest and termite management solutions throughout the Florida Panhandle for nearly 50 years. Established with a commitment to delivering safe, effective and environmentally responsible services, the company built a reputation for quality, integrity and customer care.

Over the decades, Anchor expanded its footprint into Alabama and now serves more than 5,000 customers across its service area. The company is a member of the Certified Pest Control Operators of Florida and was the first provider of the Sentricon System in its local market.

Lance Davis, owner of Anchor Pest Control, noted the significance of the transition for his family and team.

> "For more than ten years, we discussed the possibility of selling Anchor Pest Control, a business that had been part of our family’s life for over fifty years. This was not simply a financial decision—it involved our employees, customers, reputation and family legacy. Because of that, selecting the right advisor was critically important."

Davis added that after initial discussions with Stuart Aust, principal of The Aust Group, the company knew it was partnering with an advisor who understood both the commercial and personal dimensions of the deal.

> "What we anticipated might be a lengthy and stressful experience was handled efficiently, professionally and with remarkable care. Most importantly, they understood what mattered most to us—not only receiving fair value for the business we had built, but also finding a buyer who would continue to support our employees and preserve the strong reputation Anchor Pest Control had earned over the decades."

Stuart Aust commended the owners on their decades of service and successful business operation.

> "We are pleased to announce the acquisition of our client, Anchor Pest Control, by HomeTeam Pest Defense. Throughout this process, it was a privilege to work alongside Lance and Jan Davis and learn more about the exceptional business they have built and grown over the last fifty years. Their dedication to customer service, commitment to their employees and strong reputation within the community have been the foundation of the company's long-term success."