Images: Senske Services and istock | maxchered
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Senske Services has expanded into Maine with the acquisition of Turf Doctor, a well-established provider of professional lawn care and pest control services in Augusta, Maine.
Turf Doctor, founded by Michael Russo in 1997, offers lawn care solutions, including fertilization, weed control, and pest management.
Russo, expressed enthusiasm about the sale, stating, "I am confident that Senske is the ideal partner to carry on the legacy of Turf Doctor. Their commitment to customer service and environmental responsibility aligns perfectly with the values that have defined our company."
Casey Taylor, CEO of Senske Services, expressed excitement about the expansion into Maine, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Turf Doctor into the Senske family of companies. Michael Russo and his team have built an outstanding organization, and we look forward to continuing their tradition of excellence in lawn care and pest control services."
As Turf Doctor joins Senske Services, they will now operate under the Blades of Green division with Brad Leahy, COO of Blades of Green, overseeing both operations. The company continues operating as the Turf Doctor brand. "We are proud of the team we have built at Blades of Green, and we are excited to welcome our new colleagues to the company," said Leahy. "We look forward to continuing to grow and add more states in the northeast."
Latest from Pest Control Technology
- Centipede Robot in Action
- IPMA Hosts Successful '25 Idaho Pest Exposition
- VPMA Sets Course for Year Ahead with Board Meeting
- Inside the Latest Issue: PCT December 2025 Highlights
- 2025 Crown Leadership Award Winner Marie Horner
- Behind the Buzz Fuzz: Dale Richter’s Life-Long Work Removing Bees
- OPMA Brings Education, Training to 2025 Winter Meeting
- NPMA Opens Registration for 2026 Legislative Day