Certus Acquires Trio of California Companies

Certus broadens footprint in California with the acquisitions of Donovan’s Pest Control, Byrd Pest Control and Coachella Valley Pest Control.

Founded by owner Jim Donovan, Donovan’s Pest Control services San Francisco, The Peninsula and North San Jose areas. Jim Donovan said “I was looking for a company that treats people with kindness and respect that also shares my commitment to an integrated pest management approach. I’m confident that Certus will grow my business without sacrificing what has been so important over the last 30 years.” 

Byrd Pest Control is a family-owned company that services the Modesto and Patterson areas, founded by owner John Byrd. He commented “I built my business by investing in my technicians and providing technical, professional and personal growth training. It was important to me that my team would be part of an organization that would continue that investment and offer even more opportunity for growth.”

Coachella Valley Pest Control, serving the Palm Desert area, was founded by Vince Adcock and Craig Conway in 2014.

Mike Givlin, CEO and co-founder of Certus, stated, “These acquisitions bring us to 10 California based companies in the Certus Family. We’re excited by the potential in the California market and plan continued growth with well operated companies like Donovan’s, Byrd and Coachella Valley.”