Dec 1, 2021

Rentokil Expands in Oklahoma with Acquisition Rentokil North America announced the acquisition of Broken Arrow, Okla.-based Arrow Exterminators. READING, Pa. – Rentokil North America announced the acquisition of Broken Arrow, Okla.-based Arrow Exterminators, Inc . The acquisition was finalized in October 2021. "We are thrilled to welcome Arrow Exterminators, Inc. employees and customers to our Rentokil family,” said John Myers, president and CEO of Rentokil North America. "We look forward to continuing their legacy of excellent customer service in Oklahoma.”  Arrow Exterminators was founded in 1952 and serves the communities of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma City, Stillwater, Tulsa, Muskogee and surrounding areas. "In determining the best future for Arrow Exterminators, Inc., great consideration was given to finding a partner that would champion and protect almost seven decades of experience and customer loyalty," said Steve Fulps, owner of Arrow Exterminators, Inc. "We believe Rentokil is the ideal partner and will align well with our company standards and business ethics." The Potomac Company acted as the financial advisor to Arrow Exterminators, Inc.  Arrow Exterminators Announces 2021 Internal Scholarship Contest Winners Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators recently announced the four winners of its sixth annual internal scholarship program. The scholarship program was open to Arrow team members and their dependents who were either graduating high school seniors or enrolled in a college program. ATLANTA – Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators recently announced the four winners of its sixth annual internal scholarship program. The scholarship program was open to Arrow team members and their dependents who were either graduating high school seniors or enrolled in a college program. The applicants were asked to write a short essay on what has surprised them the most about the Pest Control Industry. The following four students are the winners of the scholarship program and will each receive a $1,000 scholarship: Samantha Bennett is currently attending McPherson College in McPherson City, Kansas. During her time at McPherson, Samantha plans to play softball for her school, while majoring in Elementary Education. Carter Bradford is a freshman at Georgia Southern University where he is working to obtain his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. During his time in college, Carter has joined organizations on campus that correlate with his studies, as well as joined Delta Chi fraternity. Rolando Albarracin-Rivera is a chemistry major at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey. After graduation, Rolando plans to pursue his dreams of obtaining his Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) to help contribute to, and further the field of medicine. Makayla Tatum is entering her first year of college this year. Makayla currently has offers to play softball at several schools but hasn’t decided which school to attend yet. In addition to playing softball, Makayla plans to major in film and production with hopes of pursuing a career in sports production. Arrow Exterminators created the scholarship program for Arrow team members and their families to encourage personal and professional growth. The money awarded is specifically designed to assist students with their higher education expenses and facilitate their path to pursuing a career. McClendon has more than 20 years of experience in association management. Before coming to GPCA, she worked for the Georgia Economic Developers Association, Georgia Pharmacy Association and the International Flight Services Association. She has held a variety of positions within associations, but said she is proudest of her successful membership campaigns, continuing education programs and fundraising. “On behalf of the board of directors and executive committee, the Georgia Pest Control Association is excited to have Kelly as our new Executive Director,” said GPCA President Brantley Russell. “Her vast experience in the association arena will bring GPCA an opportunity to not only build upon what our three past executive directors have done so well over the last 70 plus years, but also allow us to continue as the premier pest control association in Georgia and the United States.”   McLendon added, “I am looking forward to this new opportunity to serve the members of the Georgia Pest Control Association. I believe my experience in association management will be an asset to the board, and I am anticipating learning more about the pest control industry in the coming years.”   Kelly and her husband, Joel, have two girls, Sophia and Alice. They currently reside in Snellville, Ga., with their kids and golden retriever, Robbie. Founded in 1978 by Larry Morrison, Custom Insect & Weed Control has provided quality lawn care and pest control for more than four decades. When contemplating retirement, Mr. Morrison looked for a partner that shared his values. He found that partner in the seventy-five-year-old Senske Services. Custom Insect & Weed Control customers will now be serviced by Washington Tree & Lawn Care, a division of Senske Services. Existing services will continue uninterrupted from the Lakewood, WA location, and customers can take advantage of the expanded service offerings. According to Senske's Chief Operating Officer, Tim Ehrhart, Custom Insect & Weed Control made perfect strategic sense. "Our expansion and growth strategy focuses on companies with similar service lines and quality employees that can join our team. We look forward to providing fantastic service to our new customers." This acquisition represents the sixth completed by Senske in the last thirteen months.