American Pest Acquires Eco-Care Pest Management

ELLICOT CITY, Md. - American Pest, an Anticimex company, has acquired Eco-Care Pest Management, Ellicot City, Md. The transaction was announced by the Aust Group, which served as the exclusive financial adviser to Eco-Care.

Eco-Care is a full-service pest and termite control business serving residential and commercial clients throughout Maryland. The company was formed in 1996 by brothers Erich and Jon Grove. Erich, one of only eight board certified entomologists in Maryland with a specialization in urban/industrial entomology, assumed full ownership in 2014. Eco-Care is an active member of both National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and Maryland State Pest Control Association (MSPCA).

Erich Grove, owner of Eco-Care Pest Management, said, “The Aust Group was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process, I decided to employ their services based on a very positive referral from a friend they had assisted several years before. Their team approach was instrumental in identifying and assembling the relevant information that a buyer would look for. I highly recommend the entire team – Dan, Nick, Jake, Chris and Stuart – to guide you to a successful sale.”

Stuart Aust, principal of The Aust Group said, “On behalf of The Aust Group team, we are excited to share the news on the acquisition of Eco-Care by American Pest. It was a pleasure representing Erich, and we enjoyed getting to know him during this process and learning about the business he built. We are excited for Erich, his staff, and the American Pest team on this acquisition, and we look forward to seeing the continued growth and success that will come from this acquisition.”

The transaction closed on Nov. 3, 2025, and the terms of the transaction were not disclosed.