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Elverum, Norway-based Tyro Group has acquired American City Pest & Termite, a California-based pest control provider.
This marks the Group’s second acquisition in the United States, following the acquisition of EnviroSMART Multifamily Pest Solutions in Texas in November 2025.
The acquisition represents a further step in Tyro Group’s international growth strategy, as it continues to build a network of high-quality, customer-focused pest control businesses across key markets.
Founded in 1979 by Jim and Celia Shockey, American City Pest & Termite began as a family operation where customer calls, billing and fieldwork all happened from the home. What started at the Shockey family kitchen table has grown over four decades into a community-rooted service provider across Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Through its history, American City has remained guided by the same principles: work hard, treat people kindly, do the right thing and take pride in serving the families and businesses that rely on you.
With the acquisition, American City Pest & Termite enters a new chapter. After many years of leading the company, President Cindy Ziemke will be retiring from day-to-day operations and transitioning into a consultant role with Tyro Group.
American City’s leadership remains strong and steady. Greg Bausch and Andrea (Andi) Moreno will continue in their roles guiding the team, supporting operations and carrying forward the culture and values that have defined American City for 47 years.
About Tyro Group
Tyro Group is a leading pest control company in Europe, operating in seven countries with particularly strong market positions in the UK, Norway and Germany. We bring together the best local entrepreneurs and teams delivering the highest levels of service quality in the market. By combining operational expertise, long-term investment and shared best practices, Tyro Group is raising standards and driving innovation across the pest management industry.
