Rentokil Steritech has acquired the assets of Heron Pest Control, based in Apopka, Fla. The acquisition of this Orlando metro-based company marks a continued expansion for Rentokil Steritech in the state of Florida and throughout the southeast United States. The deal closed on April 3 and terms were not disclosed. As a result of the […]
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