Houston, Tex.-based Termite Watkins Services, LLC, a pest and termite control company, recently announced the acquisition of Protex Pest Control, a long-established provider of pest management services founded in 1978 by Frank and Helen Merryman in Spring, Tex.
Over the last four decades, Protex Pest Control built a strong reputation for dependable service and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Serving neighborhoods throughout the greater Houston area, from Spring and The Woodlands to Midtown, Bellaire and Kingwood, Protex has maintained an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and earned the trust of homeowners and businesses alike.
“This acquisition is an important step forward in our mission to protect more communities with the reliable, expert care that Termite Watkins Services is known for,” said Bob Howard, director of acquisitions for Termite Watkins Services, in a news release. “Frank and Helen Merryman have built an incredible legacy and we are honored to carry it forward.”
“It’s been our life’s work to grow Protex into what it is today. We’re confident Termite Watkins Services will continue to take great care of our customers and our team,” added Frank Merryman.
The acquisition allows Termite Watkins Services to further strengthen its presence throughout Houston and surrounding communities through its family of brands, including Coastal Fumigators, Termite Watkins Pest and True Care Remodeling.
About Termite Watkins Services
With more than 100 years of combined pest control experience, Termite Watkins Pest was founded as End-O-Pest in 1988 by Cheri Holder. On Jan. 15, 2024, Termite Watkins Services took control of Coastal. Leading this new endeavor since then has been Maurice “Termite” Watkins, an internationally renowned professional boxer who was born and raised in the pest control industry and has an inspiring life story. Among his bona fides are:
- Golden Gloves National Champion Winner
- World Boxing Championship Contender
- Houston Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee
- Pest Control Contractor in Iraq for the American Armed Forces
- 2004 Olympic Coach of the first Iraqi boxing team
- Prestigious Arete Award Winner for bravery and courage
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