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Nature Guard is on the grow with AXN

This transaction represents Arizona-based AXN’s first partnership in Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Brent Agee and Chantry Palmer in front of truck
AXN's Brent Agee, left, and Nature Guard's Chantry Palmer stand next to one of Nature Guard's ubiquitous pink trucks. IMAGE: AXN

AXN Growth Partners announced a strategic partnership with Nature Guard Pest & Lawn, a Broken Arrow, Okla.-based provider of pest control and lawn care services serving the metro areas of Tulsa, Okla., and Northwest Arkansas. This transaction represents AXN’s first partnership in these two states, marking a new chapter in the Phoenix, Ariz.-based company’s national growth strategy. 

Founded in 2019 by Chantry Palmer, Daniel Shakespeare and Kipp Nielson, Nature Guard Pest & Lawn has earned a strong reputation for its comprehensive pest control and lawn care services. As part of the partnership, Palmer and the Nature Guard team will join AXN.

“We are thrilled to welcome Nature Guard Pest & Lawn to the AXN team,” Brent Agee, CEO of AXN Growth Partners, said in a news release. “Chantry has built a company defined by strong leadership and a genuine commitment to customer service, and that leadership was a key reason Nature Guard stood out to us.” 

In the news release, Palmer noted that “joining forces with AXN is an exciting new chapter for Nature Guard Pest & Lawn. From the beginning, our mission has been to deliver dependable, high-quality service to our community. This partnership gives us the resources and support to do that at an even higher level. We’re proud of what we’ve built and excited about what lies ahead.” 

AXN will continue to support Nature Guard Pest & Lawn and its team through the next phase of growth. For more information about Nature Guard Pest & Lawn, visit www.mynatureguard.com. 

About AXN Growth Partners 

AXN Growth Partners is a platform for pest professionals, built by pest professionals. The company partners with founders who join a network of experienced operators to scale their businesses while retaining ownership and participating in future value creation. Since 1969, AXN has delivered best-in-class pest and termite services through a high-touch, customer-first approach. Today, AXN brands are among the fastest-growing in the nation, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 as well as Best Places to Work lists. AXN continues to expand its footprint and service offerings to meet the evolving needs of residential and commercial customers. 

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