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Aruza Pest Control has acquired the Charleston, South Carolina operations of Core Pest Solutions, expanding its presence in the Southeast. The acquisition is part of Aruza's growth strategy, which includes organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Aruza Pest Control announced the acquisition of the Charleston, South Carolina operations of Core Pest Solutions, further strengthening Aruza's presence throughout the Southeast and reinforcing its commitment to delivering exceptional pest management services to homeowners and businesses across the Lowcountry.
The acquisition expands Aruza's footprint in the Charleston market while welcoming Core Pest Solutions' customers and team members into the Aruza family. Existing customers can expect a seamless transition with continued service from experienced professionals, expanded service offerings and the support of one of the region's fastest-growing pest management companies.
Guided by a deeply rooted, Core Values-driven culture, Aruza Pest Control said it has built its reputation by building relationships and putting people first. Through its commitment to accountability, integrity, humility, kindness and gratitude, the company has developed exceptional team members, earned the trust of customers, and become one of the Southeast's fastest-growing pest management providers.
"This acquisition represents another exciting step in Aruza's growth strategy," said Joshua Langdon, CEO of Aruza Pest Control. "Core Pest Solutions has earned an outstanding reputation in the Charleston market by putting customers first and building lasting relationships. Those values closely align with our own. We're excited to welcome their customers and team members to Aruza and look forward to continuing the high level of service they have come to expect while introducing expanded service offerings."
Core Pest Solutions CEO Tyler Roskelley said Core Pest is proud of what its team has built over the years.
"Finding the right long-term partner was incredibly important to us," he said. "Aruza shares our commitment to customer care, employee development, and operational excellence, making them the ideal organization to continue serving our customers and providing new opportunities for our employees."
The acquisition also reflects the continued investment and strategic support of Concentric Equity Partners, Aruza's investment partner.
"At Concentric Equity Partners, we seek to partner with exceptional management teams that prioritize people, culture, and long-term value creation," said Rob Swartz, operating partner at Concentric Equity Partners. "This acquisition represents another important milestone in Aruza's strategic growth across the Southeast."
Aruza said the acquisition supports the company's long-term strategy of growing through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions of respected pest management companies that share its commitment to customer service, employee development and core values.
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This story was originally published in Pest Control Technology on July 20, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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