Eco-Care Pest Management has been acquired by American Pest, an Anticimex Company. The transaction, facilitated by The Aust Group, officially closed on Nov. 3, 2025. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Founded in 1996 by Erich Grove, BCE, and his brother Jon, Eco-Care is a full-service residential and commercial pest and termite control business based in Ellicott City, Md. Grove, who is one of only eight Board-Certified Entomologists in Maryland specializing in Urban/Industrial Entomology, assumed full ownership of the company in 2014.
The company is an active member of both the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the Maryland State Pest Control Association (MSPCA).
“The Aust Group was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process,” Grove said in a news release. “Their team approach was instrumental in identifying and assembling the relevant information that a buyer would look for.”
“It was a pleasure representing Erich, and we enjoyed getting to know him during this process and learning about the business he built,” said Stuart Aust, principal of The Aust Group and a columnist with his son Daniel for Pest Management Professional magazine.
About American Pest, an Anticimex Company
In 2025, American Pest, an Anticimex company, is celebrating 100 years in business this year, which marks a century of pest prevention services offered throughout the local Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., regions.
About The Aust Group
The Aust Group is a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for pest control and service related businesses that have a recurring business model. A former pest management professional himself, Founder Stuart Aust and his team guide companies that range in size from small businesses to lower-middle market through the transaction process, and help facilitate successful transactions between buyer and seller. The Aust Group also offers consulting and mentorship packages to help business owners and shareholders improve performance and prepare for an eventual sale of their business.
About the Author
Heather Gooch is the editor-in-chief for PMP magazine. She can be reached at hgooch@northcoastmedia.net or 330-321-9754.
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