Anticimex Announces Acquisition of Corky's Pest Control

SAN MARCOS, Calif. - Anticimex announced its continued expansion into Southern California with the acquisition of Corky’s Pest Control. Headquartered in San Marcos, Calif, Corky’s was founded by Harry (Corky) Mizer in 1967, with operations throughout San Diego and Los Angeles. The acquisition closed on July 17. 

Corky’s Pest Control is a fast-growing pest management firm with solid growth throughout its storied history.

“Partnering with the team at Corky’s further strengthens Anticimex position for continued expansion throughout Southern California,” said Bill Talon, president of Anticimex North America. “Corky’s commitment to not only their customers and employees, but to the science and technological improvements for the industry are very much aligned with Anticimex’s core values of trust, passion, and innovation, which further solidified the mutual decision for the partnership. Together, we will continue to grow with Corky’s and accelerate our growth in California.”

Corky Mizer said,“The decision to sell the business was difficult, but with Anticimex we knew we had a partner we could trust. Anticimex will take us to the next level and continue to deliver world-class service to our loyal customers and enhanced career opportunities for our employees.” 

Corky’s and Pro Pacific (acquired by Anticimex in December 2020) will combine to form the Southern California platform. Fran Bautista has assumed the position as platform president, effective Oct. 1. Bautista has been with Corky’s since 2000 and most recently was the chief operating officer with responsibility of managing most functions of the business.