

Together, the pair expanded their business into Northern California, opening up a second location in Oakland. Before long, he had taken on a business partner – his brother-in-law, Ray Lovejoy. Strom’s vision and unshakeable work ethic led Western Exterminator to early success.
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Their arsenal of progressive pest control solutions effectively reduces the health and environmental risks associated with more traditional forms of pest control. Despite having only been around a few years, it is one of the fastest-growing pest control companies in North America and, today boasts locations in over 2000 cities across 27 states.įounded by David Royce, Aptive is all about finding a smarter approach to pest control, with a heavy focus on proactive measures.

Bruce, who also owned the E.L.Bruce Company (a manufacturer of hardware floors) in Memphis, Tennessee. Terminix is one of the largest pest control companies in the world, with branches across the United States and in 22 countries globally.
