Ontario-Based EPC Announces Acquisition; Launches Commercial Disinfection Service

NEWMARKET, Ontario — Environmental Pest Control acquired Georgian Bay Pest Control, located in Meaford, Ontario, in early March 2020. Environmental Pest Control (EPC) and Georgian Bay Pest Control (GBPC) share the same high standards for customer service and environmentally safe pest management, EPC reports. This acquisition brings together a combined 60+ years of pest control experience and knowledge. 

“Georgian Bay Pest Control is an excellent fit!” commented Paul Terhart, President of EPC. “We already share the same service areas in Georgian Bay and are aligned in our pest management approach, so this acquisition was a smart move for both companies. We’re excited to have John join the team and continue supporting the customers who trust and count on Georgian Bay Pest Control.

John Firth, former owner of GBPC, joined the EPC team, and Georgian Bay Pest Control continues to operate under its current brand, now under EPC’s group of companies. The Meaford pest control office remains open and continues to service Meaford, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Blue Mountain, Owen Sound and the many other Georgian Bay communities as it has since 1989. 

GBPC will now have full access to EPC’s extensive and unique resources like their fleet of GPS-equipped boats for serving cottage country and island properties, licensed mosquito control technicians, registered beekeeper for honeybee extractions and commercial disinfection services.

“We’re thrilled to be part of Environmental Pest Control,” said Firth. “My family has always been proud of the local ‘One Stop Shop’ pest control company we built over the past 30+ years. Now with access to EPC’s team and resources, we can help even more people and businesses in our local communities.”

This is Environmental Pest Control’s fourth acquisition in the past 5 years. Strategic acquisitions of Justice Pest Control in 2015, York Pest Control in 2016, Advance Pest Control Services in 2018, and now Georgian Bay Pest Control in 2020, have all brought invaluable pest management expertise to the company, new loyal customers and solidified their position as a local pest control expert in Dufferin County, York Region, Simcoe County, Grey County and Bruce County. 

NEW DISINFECTION SERVICE. Environmental Pest Control also announced the expansion of its commercial pest control services to include a commercial disinfection service.

As an essential service within the pest control industry, Environmental Pest Control has extensive experience safeguarding people from pests, especially those that pose health risks.

“We’ve been helping businesses with pest control and disinfection services for over 3 decades and it’s this 30+ years’ experience that our customers depend on when they contact us, especially in an unprecedented time like this,” said Paul Terhart, president of Environmental Control. “Our communities have been severely impacted by COVID-19 and how easily and quickly it spreads. Cleaning and disinfecting have never been more critical for businesses than now, and in the upcoming weeks and months as our province and country start to lessen social distancing and business operating restrictions. It’s important that businesses are prepared and that they are confident that their sanitation and disinfection efforts are helping create a safe and healthy environment for their employees, customers and the general public.”

Environmental Pest Control’s commercial disinfection service uses a specialized product that is both EPA-registered and on Health Canada’s approved list for COVID-19. It kills bacteria, germs, and viruses including the COVID-19 virus and Hantavirus. It is non-toxic, eco-friendly, odour-free, stain-free, and dries in about 20 minutes. They take their business disinfecting service one step further by completing an in-depth risk assessment which includes reviewing a business's current sanitation protocols and offering sound disinfection advice and guidance.

“We can help businesses make important decisions about the type and level of sanitization they need, which brings them much needed peace of mind and confidence,” Terhart added. “A disinfection service, when combined with a regular business sanitation protocol, can help a business, especially an essential service, more quickly and effectively clean the places where employees, customers and the general public frequent, and where this virus can linger. And should a workplace or commercial facilities unfortunately be exposed to COVID-19, commercial disinfection could help a business re-open its doors sooner.”