Dunkirk, New York – The Aust Group is pleased to announce the partnership of our client, Amherst Exterminators (“Amherst”), with Select Exterminating (“Select”), a New York, NY-based pest control company.
Amherst Exterminators traces its roots to 1994, when Ken Drummond and Rick Crandall founded Comfort Pest Control. Following the partnership with Amherst Exterminators in 2006, the company continued to expand through strategic growth before officially rebranding as Amherst Exterminators in 2020. Today, the company is recognized as a leading pest control provider throughout Western New York, backed by more than 30 years of industry experience.
Ken Drummond and Rick Crandall, owners of Amherst, said, “When the time came to pass on the legacy of Amherst Exterminators, protecting our team and our loyal customers throughout Western New York was our top priority. The Aust Group understood that this transaction wasn’t just about financial metrics—it was about finding the right home for our business. Their deep industry knowledge, structured meeting guidance, and calming influence turned a potentially overwhelming process into an organized, successful transition. Stuart and his family truly look out for your family. We are thrilled with the outcome and highly recommend their brokerage services to anyone in the pest management industry.”
Stuart Aust, Principal of The Aust Group, said, “On behalf of The Aust Group team, we are pleased to announce that our client, Amherst Exterminators, has partnered with Select Exterminating. It was a pleasure getting to know Ken and Rick throughout this process and learning about the business they have built. We are excited for them, their families, their employees, and the Select team as they embark on this next chapter and expand their presence in Western New York.”
The Aust Group represented Amherst Exterminators as the exclusive financial advisor on the transaction. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
