Anticimex buys Environmental Pest Management, expands into Midwest

Anticimex has acquired Environmental Pest Management LLC, a Columbus, Ohio pest control company founded in 2003, giving the global pest control firm its first foothold in the Midwest. EPM will keep operating under its existing brand as Anticimex expands its North American footprint.

Why it matters: - The deal gives Anticimex entry into the Midwest pest control market. - The acquisition strengthens Anticimex’s North American growth strategy and its push in preventive, sustainable pest management. - EPM customers and employees will stay under the EPM brand, limiting disruption during the transition.

What happened: - Anticimex acquired Environmental Pest Management LLC, a Columbus, Ohio-based pest control company founded in 2003. - The company said EPM will continue to operate under the EPM brand. - Anticimex described the purchase as a strategic acquisition that expands its presence in North America.

The details: - Sean Steves, president of Anticimex North America, said the Midwest has been an attractive market since Anticimex entered North America. - Steves also said partnering with the Carpenter family was a strong cultural fit. - Jason Carpenter, owner of EPM, said the partnership creates opportunities for team members and supports the next phase of EPM’s growth. - Paul Giannamore and Franco Villanueva-Meyer of The Potomac Company served as exclusive financial advisors to EPM. - Anticimex said its business focuses on environmentally friendly and digital pest control solutions. - The company said it operates in 22 countries with 12,000 employees and reported SEK 17.1 billion in total revenues in 2025. - Anticimex said it has 90 years of service experience and a digital SMART offering. - The company said its approach is designed to protect biodiversity, reduce pest-borne disease risks, and minimize food and property loss. - More information is available in Anticimex’s announcement.

Between the lines: - The acquisition appears aimed at accelerating Anticimex’s U.S. expansion through a regional operator with an established local base. - Keeping the EPM name suggests Anticimex wants continuity for customers while adding scale and resources behind the scenes. - The emphasis on shared values and culture points to a transaction built around integration as much as geography.

What's next: - Anticimex is expected to integrate EPM into its North American platform while preserving the EPM brand. - The Midwest acquisition could set up further U.S. expansion if Anticimex uses Columbus as a regional base. - The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.