Rollins purchases U.K.-based pest control company

Rollins has purchased the stock of Guardian Pest Control, operating in the United Kingdom.

Guardian was founded in 2002 by Adam Hawley and is headquartered in Lincoln. The company has a history of providing pest control, legionella control and hygiene services to commercial customers. Hawley is a past president of the U.K. National Pest Technician Association and will stay on in a consulting role. The company operations will continue to be run by his business partners Glynn Hardy, Katie Ward and Andrew Toone.