Bolton, CT – The Aust Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of our client, EcoChoice Termite & Pest Control LLC to Modern Pest Services, An Anticimex Company.
Established by Emilio Polce, EcoChoice Termite & Pest Control is a family owned and operated pest and termite control business that has been servicing residential and commercial customers throughout Central Connecticut since 2010. Under Emilio’s ownership, EcoChoice has developed a reputation for providing quality services and utilizing the latest technology. EcoChoice is active members of several trade associations including Connecticut Pest Control Association (CTPCA), National Pest Management Association (NPMA), and QualityPro. Likewise, Emilio has also served as the previous president of CTPCA, is currently in his second term on the NPMA Board of Directors as Associate Director, and was recently selected by NPMA for their new Leader Launch Program. EcoChoice now joins Modern Pest Services’ portfolio of companies in Connecticut.
Emilio Polce, owner of EcoChoice, said, “When I reached out to Stuart Aust and The Aust Group, it was one of the greatest business decisions I’ve ever made. While the M&A process is long and strenuous, I knew I had Stuart, Dan, Nick, and Chris on my side and their close attention to detail greatly reduced my level of stress. There is so much information that is being collected and verified, and The Aust Group was there every step of the way. The amount of research they put together to present our business to the potential buyers was truly impressive. Once I made the decision to move ahead with the buyer, they were always one move ahead of what was being requested. They made this process very manageable, and I wouldn’t have been able to navigate it alone. The Aust Group was right by my side throughout the process, and I cannot thank them enough for their guidance and expertise. If you are considering selling your business, I urge you to call Stuart and The Aust Group and experience firsthand how beneficial it is working with them.”
Stuart Aust, Principal of The Aust Group said, “We are pleased to announce the news on the acquisition of our client, EcoChoice Termite & Pest Control, to Modern Pest Services. Having known Emilio from the industry for many years, it was truly an honor to represent him in the sale of his business. We are excited for Emilio and his family and look forward to seeing the growth of Modern Pest Services through this acquisition.”
The Aust Group represented EcoChoice Termite & Pest Control LLC as the exclusive financial advisor on the transaction. The transaction closed on January 25th, 2023, and the terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The Law Offices of Mark H. Ruff, P.A. represented EcoChoice as legal counsel.
