Excel Pest Services acquires Arnold’s Pest Control

Excel Pest Group has acquired Cranford, N.J.-based Arnold’s Pest Control. The Aust Group announced the acquisition.

Formed in 1952 by Arnold Santoro, Arnold’s Pest Control has offered pest and termite control services to its residential and commercial clients throughout Union County for over 70 years. Arnold’s son-in-law, Brian Denny, joined the business in 1990 and retained ownership in 1996. Under Brian’s leadership, the company became a member of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the New Jersey Pest Management Association (NJPMA). The company has been involved throughout its local community, supporting several organizations over the last few decades. For nearly 30 years as owner, Brian has maintained Arnold’s original company’s mission of “fighting pests while keeping families safe.”

Brian Denny, owner of Arnold’s Pest Control, said in a release, “Selling my business was one of the most important events of my life. Using The Aust Group to represent my business was one of the best decisions. I could not imagine going through the acquisition process without them. They did all the work! Stuart’s team of Dan, Nick, Chris and Jake worked like a well-oiled machine. Their guidance, insight and support eliminated a lot of the stress of selling a business. The Aust Group gave me a realistic valuation that was exceeded by the actual sale price. I got multiple offers and was able to choose one that was a perfect fit for me, my employees and my company. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone who is ever thinking of selling their business.”

Stuart Aust, principal and founder of The Aust Group, said, “It was a pleasure for our team to represent Brian in the sale of Arnold’s Pest Control to Excel Pest Services. Having known Brian for many years, it was rewarding to learn more about the company he built. We’re excited for Brian, his team and the entire Excel organization as they continue growing into one of the region’s leading pest control providers.”

The Aust Group represented Arnold’s Pest Control as the exclusive financial advisor on this transaction. The transaction closed on October 16th, 2025 and additional terms of this transaction were not disclosed.

About Excel Pest Group

Based in River Edge, N.J., Excel Pest Group strives to use an integrated pest management (IPM) approach to best fit the needs of its customers and the environments in which they live. Excel is partnered with Johns Hopkins Lyme Research Center, providing them with key field knowledge and outcome data to improve Lyme Disease outcomes.