LYNCHBURG, Va. — Dodson Pest Control announced it has acquired Slagle Pest Control of Bristol, Tenn., previously owned by Diane and Bob Slagle. Slagle Pest Control has been in business since 1951 and the Slagles have decided to retire to spend more time travelling and enjoying their retirement years. All of the Slagle Pest Control employees have decided to join the Dodson team with all of their seniority intact from their years working for Slagle Pest Control.
Dodson Pest Control is one the largest family-owned pest control companies in the country. Established in Lynchburg, Va., in 1944, Dodson Pest Control currently has 38 offices serving Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, eastern Tennessee and the District of Columbia-Maryland metropolitan area.
Said Dodson President and CEO, Bert Dodson, Jr., “Our company will continue to stress Slagle Pest Control’s strong commitment to quality service. We look forward to servicing their loyal and long-term customers”.
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