Arrow Exterminators, Parent Company of Stark Exterminators, Announces the Strategic Acquisition of River City Termite & Pest Control in Baton Rouge, LA

Merger Strengthens Presence in Louisiana

Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators, parent company of Stark Exterminators, is pleased to announce the strategic merger and acquisition of River City Termite & Pest Control. This transaction gives Arrow a business in the Baton Rouge market and will serve both residential and commercial customers throughout southern Louisiana.

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the customers and team members of River City Termite & Pest Control to the Arrow family,” said Emily Thomas Kendrick, Chief Executive Officer of Arrow Exterminators. “For almost 20 years, owner Jeremy Seaton and his team have been serving Baton Rouge and the surrounding communities with great care and compassion and we are honored to continue that commitment into the future.  We are proud to have such a wonderful foundation for our office which will serve the Baton Rouge parishes as well as St. Tammany and Tangipahoa parishes on the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain.”

“I have been impressed with the entire Arrow team since we first started talking with other companies in the industry, said Jeremy Seaton.  I can tell Arrow has a special family culture which was very important to me as I analyzed my options.  You could feel the family culture and the passion and excitement that the Arrow team showed.   I’m truly excited that my employees will have many growth opportunities and Arrow will be able to offer an expanded range of services to offer our customers.”

“Founded in 2007, River City Termite & Pest Control is a very established and extremely well-respected name in the Baton Rouge market and we are really proud to have this strong team of professionals join the Arrow family,” stated Tim Pollard, Arrow’s President and Chief Operating Officer. “Louisiana is an important state to us as we look to expand our footprint and bring our service to more new markets. We continuously look to merge with high-quality companies who share our goals, principles and culture and I believe we found the perfect fit with River City Termite & Pest Control.”

River City Termite & Pest Control will complement Arrow’s offices in Lake Charles, LA and Picayune, MS and will ultimately operate under the Stark Exterminators brand.

Jeff H. Haire acted as advisor to River City Termite & Pest Control.